The DJI Mini 3 Just Got BETTER | DJI Mini 3 Photogrammetry

The DJI Mini 3 has finally received its long-awaited SDK support which now allows it to work with 3rd party software. Unleash the potential of this compact powerhouse for industries like aerial photogrammetry, agriculture, and more. Watch as we demonstrate the versatility of the DJI Mini 3, showcasing its first 3rd party app integration, and offering insights into the future of drone technology.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:03 Mini 3 SDK Support
01:42 What you need to fly automated missions
02:42 Mission planning with Mini 3
05:11 Air2s Giveaway & Virtual Workshop Info
06:08 Automated data capture with Mini 3
07:57 Processed Mini 3 data review
11:19 Key takeaways
12:08 Outro
DJI Mini 3, Mini 3 Mapping, Mini 3 Photogrammetry, Mini 3 Pro, Mini 3 Pro Mapping, Mini 3 Pro Photogrammetry

[@maderightamerica3216]

I'm new to Photogrammetry. I joined your channel so I can learn from you. Thank you in advance for teaching those of us who want to master this skill.

[@MrJohnnya125]

Thank so much for all the content you make for the rest of us aspiring/active drone pilots!

[@manicmods]

Content and quality is superb, wild stuff, thank you!

[@DylanGorman]

Wanted to add a note here for you all, you CAN use the RC with screen. Dronelink has a beta that you can download and install that works better than using an android phone/ tablet. Happy flying!

[@ChadB_n00b]

Must be the DJI RC Pro (the dark one with 2 antennae). The DJI RC (the light grey one with no antennae) can't have apps loaded.

[@maikwerner7325]

Can you tell / show how to do it? (not the RC pro)

[@freskini1]

@@ChadB_n00b Thanks for clarifying this, slightly annoying that you can't load to the RC 1 Grey as that's what I have

[@nathanksimpson]

@@airbornaddict6399 It doesn't seem like it. I searched the forums on this topic and it's very complicated if not dangerous/impossible.

[@londenard]

No you can't. You'd need the RC Pro.

[@teesimpson3872]

Wow! I just bought a mini 3 to take on vacations versus taking my Air 3. Now I’m going to sign up for your seminar in Chicago.

[@fritzstudios8571]

Brilliant, thanks Dylan. This helped me a lot playing with my Mini Se.

[@bamcameback]

woooo finally, im excited

[@jimsdroneing]

pretty amazing update for mini 3 great demonstration well done

[@flaviobergonzoni6038]

thx dude you're awesome, keep up the good work

[@stephen1991]

I'm actually hoping for Litchi to developed some of the features that they offer on the mini and the earlier drones, particularly the FPV screen so I can use it with Google cardboard. Enjoy flying the P3P and Mini that way. It's also why I went with the RC-N1 over the built in screen.

[@Roboticdoughbull3k]

Nothing at all wrong with the rc-n1 ctrl people are just spoiled, hell my android resolution blows away the Dji rc screen res anyway lol. Its a plus to me... You too obviously, peace and happy flying.

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Likewise. Already using Litchi for the Pantom 3 Adv so would be great to have the same app for the Mini 3

[@GeoffBrabecDronesTech]

Nice channel Dylan! Smart to name is with your First and Last Name. Love what you are doing, great video and audio quality.

[@DylanGorman]

I appreciate it!

[@Mechrank]

I remember very well about the video of sdk limitation that your referring in here. Either way i went forward and got mini 3 pro for myself hoping for future being better. And watching you now sharing the good news 🎉.

[@RYVENANT]

Just now looking into mapping options (between this and Litchi mainly) for my Air 2S, this video helped! Thanks!!

[@sheldoon51]

Thanks again Dylan!

[@DylanGorman]

Thanks for watching!

[@robinsonsharren]

Hi Dylan. Firstly, thank you for taking the initiative to teach us drone enthusiasts, Beginners and professionals alike, through your channel. I have been following as much as I can and have purchased what is within my budget to accomplish what I would like to learn before investing more once I feel comfortably satisfied with the features and their capabilities. I have the Mini 3 and purchased the Dronelink basic $49.99 one time purchase program and have been following along with your tutorial to figure things out. I have faced a few challenges that hopefully you can assist me with understanding. 1. when creating a map plan, I am unable to change the gimbal pitch for that oblique capture you mentioned. The program states"This feature is only available for these plans: Elite | Starter | Growth | Enterprise. The cost to upgrade between plans that require a one-time payment is the price difference between the two plans" 2. I am unable to chose a grid pattern as the program states "This feature is only available for these plans: Elite | Starter | Growth | Enterprise. The cost to upgrade between plans that require a one-time payment is the price difference between the two plans" 3. Though you do not discuss this in this video, I tried to create a time-lapse with the waypoint option but the images did not show up on my SD card following the mission. I hope you will be able to help me with pointers for this program as I would like to take my drone experience to a level where I may start a business with Photogrammetry in my hometown. There is significant growth in construction and surveillance taking place and I see a niche market opening up close to the end of this year. Thank you again for the great content and I look forward to your response.

[@jesusgjchuza6491]

This’s so cool, thank you for sharing 🤝😎

[@DanielMtez]

Hey Dylan, great videos? I have a question: is there a way to use sdk to capture video instead of photos?

[@bryanmay8500]

This is pretty sweet.

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Excellent video!

[@DylanGorman]

Thank you!

[@lucasdavis4388]

I really hope they are able to add the SDK support for the RC eventually, I just got my mini 3 pro with the RC. I wish I would have know this was coming out, I would bought the N1 instead.

[@wrybread]

Still can... I bought the RC, but found its screen much too small for seeing detail, so I bought the N1 off ebay for $34 shipped... I use it with a big 12.9" iPad and now the RC sits in a drawer. Easy to switch back and forth though if I ever need the relative smallness of the RC remote, but so far that hasn't happened.

[@wilfredprins9718]

​@@wrybreadwhere you find a loose N1, I searched online but can't find any loose controllers

[@wrybread]

@@wilfredprins9718 ebay

[@vidademikey9790]

Too small? Lol. Its the best screen to use with the mini 3 pro. Get your eyes checked if you need a damn tablet to fly a drone.😂

[@wrybread]

@@vidademikey9790 no need to be an ass. I'm using a drone for surf checks, there's no chance you can see details about the surf on a phone sized screen. And incidentally the RC Pro blows the RC out of the water. But again it's too small for my purposes and anyone else who needs to see fine detail.

[@ROCHAFLY3670]

Hola. Q buen video, una pregunta, por no me quedo claro, qué aplicación empleaste en este video para hacer la demostración del modelado 3d. Vi q era de DJI mini3 test, pero como encuentro esa aplicación.?

[@MisterEddy5]

Hi Dylan, thank you for this contents. I CAN use the RC with screen with all drones DJI or only for Mavic 3?

[@joseluisbranconunes]

Awesome content!

[@DylanGorman]

Thank you!

[@quandaledingle8960]

The drone shots of drones taking drone shots is a nice touch

[@DylanGorman]

Thank you haha

[@charliemcguire8820]

Also… can you do regular photography and videos via waypoints with this app? Thanks!

[@TheAdamengineering]

so very interesting video, thanks for it !! so i have been talking to guys who design golf simulator golf courses and wanted them to replicate my home course in Johannesburg, south africa. the thing which is required as a starting point for the designing of these courses are lidar points. It was identified the lidar points provided by the local council was missing the CRS for point cloud i was advised to try and get .las files or DEM (geotiff) files. from your experience with the mini3 pro can we achieve getting these lidar points or something similar which can help with this course building ?

[@Drone.Creatives]

Love the content! In this video you say u done this for 5 years, in some you say 9/10, whats up with that 😂❤

[@arranwilliams2523]

Right on! I am working on my 107 license right now and have a mini 3 pro to practice and get shots of my kids! i want to get into photogrametry since i do IT And most of my clients are construction!

[@_AerialAce]

Hey Dude great video. One thing, the £50/$50 plan is only available as a hobbyist which in terms of licensing means you cannot use it for commercial ventures (may just only be in the UK, I suspect it is the same for USA). As well as this the two options in the drop down you mention 'Grid / Oblique Angles' are not available in the $50 plan (It may have been, a few months ago). I'm looking to get into the surveying/mapping/measuring with my newly acquired drone, especially as the UK right now is popping up houses like it's a game of monopoly. I believe it's a good time to get into the industry here in the UK. Do you have any tips to enter this domain, or is it all in the hustle; a case of sending out emails to property developers and calling land owners for business?

[@SoyPorteroYT]

Feedback on this please!!

[@ChadB_n00b]

Great video! As a Mini 3 owner and soon-to-be Part 107 pilot, I've been waiting for this. Thank you for the great information and demo!

[@sjc091]

How has your studying been going? Or did you already pass the test?

[@ChadB_n00b]

Hey @@sjc091! I have my private pilot certificate. So I must get signed off as 'current' and do the online training.

[@sjc091]

@@ChadB_n00b gotcha! Thanks for the quick reply!

[@ChadB_n00b]

@@sjc091 I'll keep an eye out for future videos.

[@DylanGorman]

Glad you enjoyed it! Happy flying!

[@Lithium023]

Do you find the mini 3 video feed that you view on your phone to be just as clear as the mini 3 Pro? The mini 3 video feed is 720p and the pro is 1080p so was curious if you can really see a difference in your opinion

[@nopheo]

That's wild

[@IKanFlyDrones]

Can this be done on the rc controller? Or you need the original remote that connects to smartphone?

[@marcelowilson-barnett3768]

Are there cheaper alternatives to Drone Deploy? Any budget recommendations, please? Thanks!

[@arranwilliams2523]

So i got done link expert but i have the DJI RC controller, Trying to figure out the setup but would be cool to see a demo of that controller with this application too!

[@david243121]

Very cool! I’m excited that we can finally use our Mini 3’s for this!

[@aaronhardy7397]

My mini 3 just arrived... been practicing my first real drone. To me it's perfect the only problem is I live halfway up a huge hill 2km . when I first start to fly 50m above me moving towards the summit I need to manually adjust my height so I don't catch the tree tops. Will the 3rd party software make adjustments while mapping out an area with different elevations. I am going to map out wood lots that access is restricted at the moment by vehicle due to a hurricane. This new software 👌 is the ticket. I am going to follow your prompt get your book and spend the 50 bucks. Thanks for the time and effort you put into your videos. People like myself who are learning are making less and bounds moving forward due to your generosity with your time and knowledge 💯 👌 Thankyou Aaron .

[@DylanGorman]

If you pay for the $100 version I think it has terrain following so that you don’t run into the trees as it scales the mountain.

[@aaronhardy7397]

@Dylan Gorman Thanks could you send me the link or an address for the 100-dollar version? I have not had the time to download the information yet about the lifetime membership is the 100-dollar version the same deal? I have to rewatch the video to make sure I understand everything. I am a disabled veteran trying to find something to put time into the drone world has been helping me significantly. I enjoy your videos and find them very helpful thankyou

[@PolioVitruvius]

Thanks! Have you used Dronelink on the RC Pro with the Mini 3 Pro?

[@ismailekmekci-wl1tc]

thank you very much.. is there an app for the rc of the mini 3. I mean the controller with the screen of itself.

[@darpanpudasaini3028]

Great! Would however love to know how the results compare with the phantom 4 pro.

[@DylanGorman]

I might have to do that!

[@3lton807]

Nice video thanks. I want to ask about battery swapping. If the battery is low during the automated mission does it land by itself or I should land the drone and if i swap the battery does it resume to the last way point of the mission . I am using mini 3 pro with the under 249g batteries.

[@DylanGorman]

You can set the parameters on how the drone behaves based off of the battery levels. What’s great about the software is if you need to stop the drone for whatever reason it will continue back from its last known waypoint. So you can do battery swaps and not have to worry about restarting the whole mission.

[@jessegraham21]

Thanks!

[@jessegraham21]

Hey, for photogrammetry. Would you use air2s or mini 3 pro? Buying my drone now for DroneDeploy!

[@DylanGorman]

Air2s, i would also look at other software other than drone deploy when first starting out in my opinion!

[@charliemcguire8820]

Hello! Are you having any glitches with the N200? I watched some reviews and they complained about it hesitating and skipping in regular apps but if this software works fine for you then it’s fine for me! I use an iPhone for work so I’m only getting this one for waypoints. Thank you so much for all the info, time and effort you’ve put into this!

[@soniclegend44]

The N200 is a perfectly fine phone for something like this.

[@ricardomoroy]

Can you please tell me what version of the dronelink beta? I am using the V. 4.5.1 (249) Kernel 4.5.0 and it dosn't work with my dji mini 3 and the RC-N1

[@joemillard787]

Do these digital shutter drones need to hover before capturing a photo? Or do they snap a picture as they are flying like a mechanical shutter drone (Phantom 4 pro)?

[@martinscott6881]

Which paid version of dronelink would you recommend for a hobbyist intent on traversing to commercial?

[@maikwerner7325]

Very nice Update. Is it possible to use the software with the remote with the screen? Or can you add a phone to that remote to use it?

[@DylanGorman]

You can use the controller with screen!

[@ChadB_n00b]

You can use the DJI RC Pro, not the DJI RC.

[@stevehorvat69]

Excellent informative video. One question though, with the Dronelink $50 one time subscription, it says it’s for personal/hobbyist use only. So if we want to do this as a service for someone, we have to do the monthly fee?

[@CryptoNut82]

No

[@thejacksons3019]

Would the Mini 3 / Mini 3 Pro, be the best option to get in to under 250g photogrammetry? Thanks.

[@abroot5782]

Hi Dylan, Any chance that in a near future it ll be supported on iPhone ? Thank You

[@muazzamhafiy]

Is the point cloud feature locked/ disabled intentionally or is it because the drone lacks a LiDAR feature?

[@frankc.9853]

I have read that the software works with the RC Pro, is that true? Another question, I am not seeing the $50 for life option on Dronelink pricing, where do I fund that? Thanks!

[@AU518987077]

is it possible to still buy just the DJI RC-N1 on it's own in canada? or anywhere in the world brand new?

[@ProjectArk56]

Thank you for the info. Just a quick question, i have the RC that comes with the Mini3pro, can i use it ?

[@burnfpv3888]

The RC, no. RC-N1, yes.

[@DylanGorman]

You can use the RC that comes with the Mini 3 Pro!

[@ChadB_n00b]

No, you can use the DJI RC Pro, not the DJI RC.

[@alexc7289]

If I want finer grained control of the camera to be able to focus/zoom on things that I see while it's doing its mission, how is that implemented?

[@msugraduatestudent]

I saw that the DJI Integra Goggles are listing the Mini 3 Pro as being compatible - is that confirmed by anyone as yet? At least in being able to use the Integra Goggles to view the camera images like a FPV while still controlling it via the RC controls? Or more a 'future feature'?

[@brokengaming4906]

Is it possible to use these aps on the dji rc? Im looking at grabbing it today as an amazon day deal

[@Five.mediarap]

hello, can we have roof measurements with that ?

[@RevJimmy69]

What other dji drones does the SDK cover? Mini2? Air2? I've heard of litchi, but not about photogrametry. Thanks for this great explanation and walk through. Just subscribed?.

[@RevJimmy69]

Rewatched it and saw screenshot...

[@How-to-by-Lou]

Can you still control the drone from the remote while it’s flying it’s mission?

[@samanthabohlman9100]

Totally new to this so maybe a dumb question. Why is the DJI Mavic 3 Pro not capable of photogrammetry when it seems like most of the other DJI drones are? It would be nice to be able to supplement my income with another use for my Mavic 3 pro. Actually I plan to purchase the cine version, I want to do sports filmography primarily.

[@marcinmichalak7001]

How much would drone deploy cost for processing?

[@wilfredprins9718]

do you know if there are RTK add-ons for the Mini's?

[@mwangolatrue]

Can this be done using the RC remote without an android device ? Is it better in you experience to have the remote paired with a phone ? I am hesitating between the two options

[@czapskibusinessgroup]

So you're using thr mini 3 pro we ith the rc remote it comes with and then have a phone connected to it?

[@IKanFlyDrones]

Can you put a link in the description for the exact phone you got? Also did you need a phone plan for it? SIM card? Or the phone alone is enough and you connect to wifi download everything and your good to go?

[@Joe-wk9ow]

The only problem is if you bought the Mini 3 pro with the RC controller . As of now you have no way to install 3rd party apps. With 48mp I'm going to assume most pilots will use this little drone over the heavier drones that you can hear from the moon. Just watch out for those birds. I would love to see a demo with the 48mp setting and comparing it to like the Inspire 2. Even though the Inspire 3 is now out.

[@DylanGorman]

Going to work on getting a video in a few months using the 48mp so be sure to look out for that!

[@aloeisthestuff9622]

What’s a Bayer filter? Let’s start from the beginning - a Bayer filter is a colorful mosaic of Red, Green and Blue filters that allows a digital sensor to capture color photos. Semiconductor pixels don’t “see” color, they only capture the amount of light that hits them, so without a filter you will get a Black & White photo. The Bayer filter makes sure that the light reaching each pixel is of one of the three primary colors. The way it works out is that a 12MP sensor, for example, has 6 million pixels that see green, and 3 million pixels each for red and blue. Green gets more pixels because the human eye is the most sensitive to that color. An algorithm called demosaicing is used to interpolate a full 12MP resolution image. A Quad Bayer filter is a bit of a misnomer as it’s actually the same as a regular Bayer filter. What really changes is not the filter but the sensor behind it - these new sensors put four pixels behind each color square instead of just one. So, really these 48MP Quad Bayer sensors can’t offer much more detail than a 12MP sensor. Sensor and drone makers alike will tell you that smarter demosaicing algorithms can capture more detail, but our experience is that the gain is small - if there’s a gain to be had at all.

[@DylanGorman]

Wow this is one of the best explanations I’ve seen! Coming from being a camera nerd this is why I always tell people that it’s not a true 48mp still, it’s just photo stacking in its simplest form.

[@Joe-wk9ow]

@@aloeisthestuff9622 so that is why things like grass stands out more than the sky. I never knew that about the eye. Thank you for the explainization.

[@ericrobinson8667]

Is the quality of this model good enough to sell to clients? Also does the program work with the RC controller?

[@CalTek]

Curious when the app crashes does drone just stay hovering in position or does it default to the settings that you pick for when signal from remote is lost (RTH, descend or hover)? Have the Mini 3 Pro myself.

[@DylanGorman]

It just hovers. Your controller is still connected so you will still have full control of it in the event of a crash.

[@rockandrollvanadventurejam7845]

Can you only use your android phone? No support for using the dJI RC?

[@burnfpv3888]

No. Doesn't have the memory capability in the chip set

[@NathanPhillipsPhoto]

Does this allow for the day to night seamless Timelapse effect?

[@IAKhan-km4ph]

Is NEW RC useful in Photogrammetry and autonomous flight and mapping. also can we install different APPs on this

[@genehuang.x]

What is your thoughts on the DJI magic 3 pro? Will this be better than the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise?

[@heathmichael142]

Do you technically need an android phone that has internet access? Or could I run an old android phone that I've had laying around that doesnt have data? Thanks for posting this video! I've been looking all over for just this kind of info!

[@alexgibbs-noaafederal3118]

I have the DJI Mini 3 (controller with a screen -- not the RC-N1). can i still make this 3rd party softward with dronelink work if I get an android device?

[@velociraptor5962]

Still waiting for SDK for M3 too... Thanks for vid.

[@DylanGorman]

You’ll be waiting for a while. I don’t think DJI will release it anytime soon.

[@Khonsu_2701]

Hey Dylan! I've got a question about the best OS to accompany DJI drones in projects. Some apps need windows others android, so shall I go for Windows labtop, or would a new tablet able to hold ? Or maybe i need both? Btw this is only for the out in the field needs (got a main desktop in office)

[@DylanGorman]

I personally have both a windows and mac laptop and desktop at home. For the field I prefer a mac laptop and then IOS device for mission planning and app control. This beta however needs an android device so there's that to consider.

[@Khonsu_2701]

@@DylanGorman Thanks for the info! What IOS device do you use for mission planning and app control out in the field? I am mainly an Android/Windows user so I am not very familiar with Mac products.

[@citizenphaid1880]

I have a question. I have seen a lot of bad press regarding very low performance of Dronelink on both android and iOS for the Mini 3 (standard) with frequent crashes to the point it is unusable. This seems due to DJI not supporting any efforts for ask post the mini 2 series. What’s your experience of this please and what android devices have given you the most stability?

[@Curtamous1]

Hi,just stumbled on you and this video. Mini 3 pro beginner here. But I have to guess you're on Lake Travis in Lago Vista? Yes?

[@DylanGorman]

I believe so? I was renting a house outside of Austin Texas during this video production

[@philipquatrino6852]

Can you export the final product to design software like CAD or Revit ect?

[@DylanGorman]

Yes! But you need to geo rectify the data first such as using GCP’s before bringing it into those softwares

[@landocycle]

DJI like many small sensor cameras use a quad bayer pattern. It’s annoying they advertise high megapixels but in reality it’s still a 12MP image at the end of the day.

[@islandsnow]

What if you have the controller that has the built in screen. How do you get the app and mission onto that

[@ChadB_n00b]

The app works with the DJI RC Pro. That's the black one with antennas. It does not work with the DJI RC. That's the gray one that You can get the mini three or the mini 3 Pro. You will have to use the N1-RC with an Android phone if you don't have the pro version of the RC

[@oddfellow9263]

Pretty sure you can also use the RC pro. I have it but haven't tried to apply it yet.

[@DylanGorman]

Yes you can!

[@vp62ift]

Yay , I have some vacant lots to work today , I’m definitely going to use this app with my m3p

[@tourajmohammadi1359]

It is a good news indid. dose the dronelink can be install on DJI Mini Pro DJI RC?

[@typ8723]

DroneLink developing a new framework for their SDK from scratch. Currently, the framework is in beta and a simple task like mapping 300 images resulted in more than 10 crashes during my testing.

[@DylanGorman]

I experienced similar results hence why I stated the crashes in the video.

[@Mauronic100]

I am interested in using this for Search and Rescue to map some common canyons where people get cliffed out and require technical rope rescues. I wonder how it would do for that type of terrain.

[@LILOREB]

Live it works great. Not super good in high wind. We use them in public safety for SAR with thermal cameras. These automated fly throughs wouldn't be very helpful for that but maybe would be good for training models.

[@Mauronic100]

@@LILOREB yeah I was thinking for training. LASD is finally starting to get traction on a drone program for SAR. It’s easier for us to call a predator in than launch our own 🤣

[@CarbonIcarusFPV]

@@LILOREB What thermal camera are you using on the Mini 3?

[@invertwiley1689]

maybe in known higher risk areas having a much higher quality mapping of the area provided by one of these drones it may be easier to perform an efficient search with lower risks? I don't perform SAR but i imagine a higher quality map is always helpful (provided tree cover isn't too much of an issue)

[@jempro1674]

@@Mauronic100 What is LASD? TIA. 🙄

[@ronwess]

Good video tutorial OK that is understood.... what I'm being co fused about is when I ask a question about the mini 3 wether on youtube or google... the answer is always the mini 3 pro.... no that's not what I'm asking. I do wanna know is the rc controller compatible with the mini 3??? Can U Help Please.... Thank U 😊

[@DylanGorman]

In this video I am using the mini 3 so it works with both

[@jacob35601]

Are you having any problems currently? I just got an RC N1 and have tried everything in my power to get the mini 3 pro to connect. I keep getting telemetry errors. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@thetermnater7443]

I've got drone link to fly the mini 3 pro- whats a (not as costly) way to compile the ortho? Drone deploy is a bit expensive.

[@DylanGorman]

WebODM is a great option and its free

[@badGirl22997]

Hello! I am planning on purchasing Mini 3 PRO for mapping over populated areas. I was looking for budget friendly drone to help me make few maps for my PhD thesis! Do you think its worth the investment?

[@bpp5507]

Love your channel it's always so infor and been very help for me; I'm new to 3D Mapping and you've been instrumental to my learning. I would very much like to enter your giveaway with the DJI Air; I'm not going to lie, i was very disappointed with my Mini 3 when I received it. I was heartbroken because there's just so many limitations to it compared to the pro version. Makes me wish I just kept saving money a little longer to get it instead 😔 when will the drawling be for the Air?

[@garyrendano4717]

but does the mini 3 have a mechanical shutter? arent you going to get blurr and warping?

[@GrindHardPeezy]

my boy had a drone recording his drone lol next level

[@campilottv]

Is it also possible to plan a vertical mission for a building inspection?

[@DylanGorman]

Yes but you need to get a high version of drone link which I think is only $50 more

[@maxv77]

Will the app tell you how long the mission is so you know of the battery will cover the whole flight?

[@DylanGorman]

Yes!

[@hitmakerzmedia]

Excited about this! Does it work for Mavic 3?

[@DylanGorman]

It does not

[@ssgllc7007]

@@DylanGorman what’s your opinion on DJI not releasing a SDK on there flagship Mavic 3 before their lower priced drones?

[@DylanGorman]

@@ssgllc7007 I own the Mavic 3 Enterprise so my opinion is a bit skewed. I think DJI is holding it on purpose so that it doesn't make the enterprise line irrelivent

[@eyeflycanada]

With Dronelink for $50, do you get access to all services or just the beta app for the phone? Is this why you processed in dronedeploy because the $50 purchase cant do the processing?

[@DylanGorman]

Dronelink is only used for data acquistion, no processing at all which is why I used Drone Deploy for the visualization.

[@DroneEksplorer]

So, how much Drone Deploy cost? Is it free or very expensive? How much you pay for it?

[@mastorasmars2326]

​@@DroneEksplorer drone deploy is extremely expensive.... Hundreds a month

[@weston3303]

@@DroneEksplorer 329$ for the basic individual, 499$ for the advanced. (per month)

[@DroneEksplorer]

@@weston3303 thank you for such a precise answer. It seems to me that the raw data from the very cheap mini 3 is practically useless until we process it. Is there any budget alternative to Dronedeploy?

[@Antonailzb]

Hi Dylan, do you think with the addition of SDK support for the Mini 3, that the Mavic 3 (non-enterprise) series will see SDK support in the future? You commented in the past that you think they will never support this in favor of the Enterprise version, but with this Mini 3 support, do you think that'll change?

[@DylanGorman]

I still think the M3 non-enterprise series will never get SDK support as they don't want that to eat into sales. That's just my opinion though so who knows if that will change. The Mini series is not a threat to the enterprise which is why they released this.

[@Antonailzb]

@DylanGorman Makes sense, but hopefully not the case. Would be fun to try autonomous photogrammetry without buying a new drone (I have an M3 Classic).

[@DylanGorman]

@@Antonailzb Trust me I would LOVE to see support on the non-enterprise mavics but I have no control over that sadly

[@entrepreneursuccesssecrets2547]

Is there a way to use the RC controller?

[@user-hq9xz5dn8n]

You chose Mavic Mini 3 Pro instead of Mini 3 pro.. Was that just a mistake or should we use the mavic instead of just the mini 3 pro?