Route Planner¶
The Elite Dangerous Route Planner helps you calculate optimal routes through the galaxy.
🗺️ Features¶
✨ Intelligent Route Calculation
- Jump Range Optimization: Consider your ship specifications
- Fuel Management: Plan automatic refueling stops
- Neutron Star Routing: Use FSD boost for long distances
- Danger Zone Avoidance: Exclude permit-locked and dangerous systems
🚀 Usage¶
Basic Routing¶
Advanced Options¶
- Economic Routing: Minimum jumps
- Fast Routing: Direct route
- Exploration: Prefer undiscovered systems
- Material Collection: Systems with specific resources
📊 API Integration¶
Our Route Planner uses real-time data from:
- EDSM: Updated system data
- Spansh: Neutron star database
- EDDB: Station information
- Custom Algorithms: Optimized pathfinding
🛠️ Technical Details¶
Algorithm¶
The planner uses a modified A* algorithm:
def calculate_route(start, destination, jump_range, options):
# Heuristic for optimal pathfinding
heuristic = lambda pos: distance_to_goal(pos, destination)
# Consider neutron star boost
if options.use_neutron_stars:
jump_range *= NEUTRON_BOOST_FACTOR
return astar_search(start, destination, jump_range, heuristic)
Performance¶
- Average calculation time: < 2 seconds
- Maximum distance: 65,000 LY
- Database size: 85+ million systems
🎯 Tips for Commanders¶
Optimize Jump Range
- Engineering your FSD drive can increase range by up to 50%
- Lighter ship builds = greater jump range
- Guardian FSD Booster for an additional +10.5 LY
Neutron Stars
Neutron stars provide 4x jump range, but: - FSD damage after ~100 jumps - AFMU (Auto Field-Maintenance Unit) recommended - Careful approach to the jet cone
Fuel Management
- Fuel scoop essential for long-distance travel
- KGBFOAM stars are scoopable
- Emergency contact: Fuel Rats
📱 Mobile App¶
The Route Planner is also available as a mobile app:
- Android: Elite Navigator
- iOS: ED Route Planner
- Progressive Web App: Works offline
Safe travels, Commander! o7