> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.boomerang3.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.boomerang3.com/boomerang-3-user-manual/dashboard/missions/mission-handling/start-mission.md).

# Start mission

Start a mission from the web client or directly on the BTiny sensor.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Open the mission sensor MP

Click the mission sensor MP (for example, `TPatrol sensor 1`) in the Dashboard.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Transport Control buttons <img src="https://3588014471-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FEANwXRnuP0ug8971viyg%2Fuploads%2FuDdrK85lbgeCAffhNrrK%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=ceb8a9ac-6e19-48dd-b58b-9374bc29792a" alt="" data-size="line"> are located on the right side of the mission field.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Start the mission

Choose one of these methods:

* **Boomerang web client**: Click **Start mission** ![](https://3588014471-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FEANwXRnuP0ug8971viyg%2Fuploads%2Fne6szVItXGDgQ6C5aLKF%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=b187c8cc-2da6-452c-b92e-4983482b1f2a) button and sign.
* **BTINY009 button**: Press the blue tactile button on the sensor. The sensor must be within wireless range of a **Cloud Connector**.

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{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="info" %}
If you do not see the Start mission action, verify your user rights for the measuring point.
{% endhint %}


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