Turn Your DJI Drone Into A Mapping Machine For FREE!

[@DylanGorman]

Making an update here to address a handful of comments that I have been receiving on this video. What I am showing you in this video is specifically a workaround for the DJI Mini 4, DJI Air 3/3s, and ANY DJI Mavic 3/Classic/Pro/Cine line. If you own a DJI Mini SE/2/3/3 Pro or DJI Air 2/2s or Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom, then use software like Litchi/ Drone Deploy/ Drone Link/ Map Pilot Pro. These other options are either free or have a 1 time cost. There are no "lies" in this video, it is specifically aimed towards the newer DJI drones that have released that do not have compatibility with the other software that I just mentioned. I hope this clears up any confusion.

[@mikecooper3998]

I have a DJI mini 4 drone with RC2 controller and I could not get the route map to load into my controller. I could not find a way to exit the DJI application, the icons you show in the video are not there on my unit, and no back button, I tried them all. I also tried to hook the controller up directly to a computer via USB-C as suggested by some and that does not work either. Any ideas on the RC2 controller to make this all work?

[@drone2day-theworldfromabov381]

I also would live to use this with the RC2, hope you can help out!

[@Orcaben1]

@@mikecooper3998 I'm having the exact same issue and no one can give me any answers!

[@Orcaben1]

I cannot exit the dji application on my RC-2, i cannot see the internal files!

[@erivaldodossantos1469]

In case of low battery in the middle of mission, what happens? Will it return to the home point for me to change battery and continue the mission ?

[@stefanwoermcke6828]

Actually there is no need to do a flight to get the basic waypoint mission (at least for the RC2 controller): 1) turn on the controller (no need to start your drone) 2) click on „connection guide“ 3) click on „camera view“ and from there just hit the waypoint mission symbol on the left side. Now change to the map view, click on two random spots on the map, and save your waypoint mission - that‘s it!. Another important thing: in your case you only have one waypoint mission (the one that you created). after a while you may have multiple waypoint missions, and that‘s the part where it get‘s tricky: now you have multiple folder with cryptic names in the waypoint folder, no reference to the name you gave for your waypoint mission! How to find the correct folder from here? Just check the creation date, and then you have it! Hope this helps for the people new to this process (I did this process multiple times, after a while you get used to deal with this strange folder structure 😉 )

[@JasonBlack66]

IM new to this, but isnt that exactly what Dylan said to do?

[@stefanwoermcke6828]

@ no, he is actually getting out flying his drone, marking two spots to create his waypoint mission. The way I do it: sitting in my living room, turning on the controller (and only the controller, NOT the drone), and create the basic waypoint mission with the controller. No need to fly your drone to get this done

[@MrTigerpirro]

"You can't mess this part up". That is a BOLD statement!

[@EastyUK]

A little tip I learnt using a free trail of drone deploy, when the trial runs out it’s only a restriction from imagine processing and on. You can still use the app functionality to plot the flight path, perform the flight path and capture the images, then You can use the images in reality capture.

[@aviosmedia]

Thanks. One thing - you can click on the first waypoint and tell it to start taking photos - that way you don't have to remember to press the start capture.

[@DylanGorman]

That’s good to know!

[@TimmyMoza]

Wow, really glad I found this. NEW SUB. Im a NOOB with just getting my mini4pro… i have a 90 acre farm I want to do this for, then be able to translate to my GPS tractor mapping/routing to manage my pasture maintenance (fertilize/weed control)…. This is a huge element in that journey. THANK YOU….

[@davidebrambilla6566]

Connecting the RC2 via USB-C to your computer will shortcut few steps. You can first go into the waypoint folder of the RC2 and copy the filename, you rename the one on your local drive, then copy and paste (override) your renamed .kmz file on the original controller's folder

[@AIR3_AVIATOR]

With the RC-2 remote controller, I couldn’t display the home screen like I can on the MAVIC remote controller, so I’ll try connecting a USB cable to see if that works.

[@garrettord]

If I were to buy a drone for this purpose (or a 3D model rather) how would you go about needing to replace a battery through a flight if need be? I’m interested in getting a 3D model of 4-5 acres of land with ~80 feet of elevation change, so should I be concerned of the change in workflow if a battery change is needed? Would that impact the photos/photo-taking process/outcome?

[@WhiteSquirrelAM]

Since I do not see a response from the OP, I will tell you how I overcome this concern. You lose a little autonomy, because you have to monitor the flight a bit more. As the battery is getting closer 12%-15% you will need to know which waypoint your on. You have 2 options... 1. If your able to land the drone in the area your mapping and have easy access to that spot. 2. RTH and swap batteries, this will take more time away from actual mapping. Once back in the air, select the waypoint map and then select the waypoint to start from. It does not need to be the first waypoint. You will end up with some duplicate photos, but the rendering software will not be affected by it.

[@garrettord]

@ I sincerely appreciate the response! Thank you!

[@klausbodholtandreasen4602]

I have a Air3S, bought dec ´24 with a RC2, In the slide down menu there´s only the hexagon symbol to press. BUT if you connect your RC2 direct to the PC with a usb cable, you´re able to to do same as explained in the video.

[@garrettblackwell593]

I am connecting my usb cable to my mac but it is not recognizing the controller

[@lincoln537]

This is seriously one of the most amazing videos on youtube. Very interesting, very informative. Just wow. Well done mate

[@tomroume3178]

Fantastic video. Thanks. But, you only concentrated on the smart controller...what about the DJI RC2? Does it work the same? Also, can you export the 3D image?

[@daemn42]

Should be the same. They're both just a device running DJI Fly app in android.

[@ArizonaWyldwest10]

It’s just cresting a DJI KMZ file, and it’s very limited but good for people to know. Map Pilot Pro can do this much much easier for the Mavic 3 Pro, Classic, Air 3, Air 3S and Mini 4. All you do is set to your aircraft in the settings whch will be for export only. I use my iPad to set it up and once you save it the map will be automatically placed in the DJI Fly app. There is no fussing to transfer the file or other stuff to get it into the Wayline Folder. I set up the plan on my iPad and it’s very, very easy. Enjoy.

[@DobberD]

Absolutely awesome, wish I found your video sooner. Definitely going to try this out. Tx for sharing 💪

[@LSURGaming]

hello im planing on using this, so amazing... I was wondering if I have a longer Mission that may require a change the battery of drone is there a way to continue the mission where it left off? should I do two separate waypoint missions? Thanks for this

[@erivaldodossantos1469]

Same

[@previ26]

Same

[@quinoje]

That might be a question for the software that stitches the images together. It might support multiple folders or a way to combine or rename images into one folder. Since it’s only looking at images I’m guessing it’s just stitching them together and using the parallax differences to come up with the 3D interpretation.

[@Toramt]

These tools do not support interrupting / resuming missions w/battery changes; so you'll have to plan multiple missions to get the coverage then stitch together the resulting images. The stitcher doesn't really care how the images were acquired. If you regularly need missions of that length you're probably in the territory of more purpose-specific drones that have software that can handle multi-stage missions.

[@MartynBellamyMusic]

Brilliant video... I have a Mini 4 pro with the RC2 which always boots the DJI fly app. How do I get out.of that to the Android system behind it or should I pair my Mini 4 Pro to a RC -N1?

[@jordanprax3310]

I second this question

[@paulweston8184]

7:56

[@SavageWarrior97]

Could this software work for a mini 3 pro? Or is there a limitation for that generation of drone?

[@CodyCha]

Except for Mini 4, the Mini series drone do not support waypoint flying.

[@Chloroo]

@@CodyCha you can create waypoints in mini 3 pro

[@shalotfpv]

​@@Chloroo M3P only uses waypoints for Hyperlapse :(

[@Redlinemunk]

The drone shot of the drone was meta AF. Thanks for the tips, great video!

[@DylanGorman]

Appreciate it!

[@tomroach6275]

GREAT Video! Well produced.

[@carlhoward5469]

ISO is NOT "...artificial light that is adding to each image that we capture." ISO is a setting for the sensitivity of the imaging chip. The higher the value, the more sensitive, so less light is needed foe the exposure.

[@davekimmer5428]

ACKCHYUALLY

[@JasonBlack66]

and comes from the film days and was the sensitivity of the film. my brother was

[@CodyCha]

You're pretty much saying the same thing. The end result of *boosting sensor sensitivity* is *artificially adding light to image*

[@rndm89]

Thanks for posting this! that was super helpful!

[@CallMeHarris]

Outstanding tutorial! Thank you Dylan!

[@joschaeff2049]

Thanks

[@DylanGorman]

No problem!

[@airo30]

Hey, thank you for this video. How accurate is the mapping? Can I use the rendered 3D-model in other softwares like CAD? And how accurate are the measurements? Can I use this to measure a building?

[@uplink44]

Awesome video, that's so cool! So to get nice 3d model all I would need to do is change the camera angle to -45'? Any other settings that need adjusting?

[@RakeshYadav-vu3et]

I have dji mavic 3 pro, is it possible to do the mapping, with the process you explained. And thanks a lot for the support and the valuable knowledge @Dylan

[@VillageAerial]

How about a video on who uses the result of these maps...construction firms, developers, etc. And how do they use it, how do you market to them and make yourself known to them, etc.

[@ats-3693]

I work for a drone survey company, among other things we make high resolution terrain maps for mining companies so they can work out volumes of rock above mineral ore bodies, this determines whether the mine will be open pit or underground tunnels.

[@killerjr1911]

Am I the only one suspicious of a Chinese drone company collecting geographical data?

[@ats-3693]

@@killerjr1911 DJI can if you allow it, but it depends on how your system is set up, we use mainly large single rotor helicopters for survey they don't connect to the internet at all they use our own inhouse built autopilot system but we also use a couple of DJI drones a huge Flycart for heavy payload surveys and a Matrice for lidar, but we don't connect them to the internet and allow the data to be uploaded to the DJI server. But there is fairly high resolution (5m pixel size) satellite terrain data available from various companies for the whole world anyway, you can just download it, for instance the Japan Space agency (JAXA) has satellite terrain data of the entire planet available for download, 30m resolution is free to download, 5m you have to pay for, and there are various other companies providing similar products.

[@notmyname9876]

@@killerjr1911 yes

[@Tiv_Love_Cars]

​@@killerjr1911Yes, just you.

[@davidgonzales180]

The files you end up, are they useful or usable to architects, landscape architects, planners, etc? Or are they just cool. Many thanks for the tutorial!

[@DylanGorman]

They can be! You just need more data which can be gathered manually or with more overlap on the mission planning

[@samkalma8268]

Ive done this before by just flying the "waypoints" manually. I.e. just flew round in a grid spamming the shutter button. My overlap probably wasnt perfect but the image that it pieced together after was pretty decent

[@jonkeau5155]

Perfect! Just ordered an Air 3s and this popped up in my feed!

[@dougcairns]

Thank you Dylan...I have been looking for a free way to do this. Question - How do you host the generated maps for viewing on a website or to share with clients?

[@juanvillarreal4054]

Awesome information!

[@gerryrozema8338]

You suggest dronelink wont work with low end drones, works fine with my mini-2. Use it to take a series of shots, then load them all into WebODM, let the system crunch numbers for a while, and voila, really nice set of informative maps of the area we flew.

[@snowe..]

he said the opposite.

[@Go4Gold1000]

Thanks a lot for this very interesting video! One question: Is the 3D-model-quality you get out of your images (I used your images and reproduced what you created) the maximum or is this just what you get with standard settings? I´m completely new in this topic but I expected a more detailed model. And another question please: what is the reason to use the camera 90 degress and downwards and not for expample 45 degrees? Especially the vertical walls are not very detailed and more another angle could help?

[@ryangehrke8019]

Do us Mini 2 SE owners have any similar opportunities to use waypoints and to make similar models?

[@indigo14-d3w]

I would also like to know the answer to this question

[@ArizonaWyldwest10]

No. Only the newer drones which support the DJI Waypoints in the Fly app.

[@vishwanath-ts]

You earned a sub, thank you.

[@StaceyArmstrong-bt2xn]

This is great, Dylan! Thank you. Any chance Reality Capture allows you to add GCPs so you can line up your photogrammetry map on the earth?

[@DylanGorman]

Yes there is a way to add GCPs, however, Reality Cature likes to confuse you on how that exactly works but they do have a great 3 part web series on how to do it. It is available directly on their KZbin channel. "Reality Capture Ground Control Points" is what I would look up.

[@Eye_in_thee_sky]

Used this ages ago with my mini 4 pro worked really well.

[@dronearon3085]

You can use other software to create mission kml kmz not necessarily use that waypoint software web base

[@DylanGorman]

Which ones? This is the best one that I have found, unless I didn’t do enough digging.

[@DroneManMurphy]

@@DylanGormanI’ve looked for months and haven’t found any software that works as easy as Waypoint, so you’re definitely on to something great for everyone without an Enterprise drone! 😊👍

[@nickalex636]

How?

[@jessearnold8810]

Is there an another program similar to Reality Capture that works with the Apple Mac Book computers that can be used to generate the free 3D renderings? Thanks

[@chuckwilson3704]

Same question here - I have OSX and Linux machines, no windows…. GREAT VIDEO!!

[@m2rtsoo]

What speed do you lock your drone at since the consumer drones have rolling shutter ?

[@Noxweell]

Usually in what Format would you then Export the map for a Client? Great video btw! It all worked!

[@DylanGorman]

Usually a GeoTIFF or JPG image!

[@rustedlight]

Thank you for making this and pointing me in game 👍🏻🥳

[@AZ-Drone]

Thanks! Nice to have some options again!

[@DylanGorman]

Options are all we can hope for!

[@bigninjabeast3091]

Is there any alternative to reality capture? I have a laptop that doesn’t have a nvidia gpu.

[@kettch42]

I have an old DJI 3 which seems to be near the end of its life and did this manually. What a pain, especially when it keeps losing connection and returning home. This is waaaay better. But my question-- how is the connection on the Mavic, and how far away does it let you get? If you lose signal, does it continue the waypoint mission?

[@JulianGarrett]

Thanks Dylan. I’m grateful for you sharing this knowledge. Lots of information. I look forward to having the time to check it out.

[@MarkHawkinsFlute]

Great Video!! What 3D model file format options Reality Capture support? Never mind I found a good listing: Output formats: OBJ, PLY, XYZ, ABC, GLB, STL, 3MF, USD, USDZ, PTX, LAS, partList, FBX, DXF, DAE

[@NilsTillander]

Maybe you could have mentioned the limitations of this approach, in particular the maximum number of waypoints (which forces you to only have each line edge, leading to the weird wavy flight). Also, those drones don't have a global shutter, so it's nice to remember that you'll have rolling shutter effects that may or may not be an issue depending on cases.

[@PinaCarlos]

Hello, thanks for the video. I just want to know if you have tried doing a mission where the drone lost connection to the RC and encountered an obstacle. Did it avoid the obstacle or stay hovering? If the drone stayed hovering, did it remain that way until the battery was low and needed to return home?

[@rolandobarbosa5044]

I appreciate all your videos and thanks for keeping this community up to date! One question for you! What are the websites a licensed drone pilot can utilize to start making some extra cash? Thank you,

[@PhilippePerruchot]

Looks so easy, Great video Thanks man.

[@daveinmontana77]

Speaking of Mini 4 Pro... will the steps above work on that? I'm still interested in the Mavuc 3E... ; )

[@commentatron]

Just tried it this morning - it works.

[@NHILLproductions]

This is an AWESOME video. Very detailed and informative. I have a M3 w/Smart Controller and I’m a computer guy, so your step-by-step was on copying a file is spot on for me. Thanks and you have a new subscriber!

[@dalamar2196]

Thanks for sharing. I have a DJI phantom 4 multispectral, using android tablet. Will try this, but if fails do you know a way to create a map for this drone?

[@DylanGorman]

You can mission plan directly on the smart controller for the Phantom 4 Pro Multispec. Or you can use Drone Deploy

[@DanielZuluagaVidaenAntioquia]

This truly is Gold!!! Thank you, Mr Gorman!!!

[@D_Beaux_FPV]

Where are you on the X650 dev kit? I’ve got mine running RTK now, and about to start doing TDLAS gas leak detection with it once I’ve tortured it a little more to gain confidence in its ability. Mines on PX4, but I’m tracking your development on it. Curious where you go with it.

[@DylanGorman]

It’s coming 😅, I had to put my life on pause all of last month with 2 hurricanes that hit us. I have all the new hardware in so it should be another few weeks!

[@D_Beaux_FPV]

@@DylanGorman sweeeet!

[@adolfomayor1160]

Great video pack with relevant knowledge. How do you guys monetized the mapping functionality? This is probably a too simple question for most of you

[@max7w311]

Hey thanks for this updated video. I purchased the mini 3 pro when it came out but I'm only now getting use to the RC remote. I really wish I didn't purchase it because its been such a pain and I don't have any android devices. I'm staying strong but I can't keep investing in equipment with limited capability. I'm really hoping to use my mini 3 pro to just start working on projects. I'm looking at affordable android phones right now and a one of these DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller DJI RC-N1C Remote Controller DJI RC-N2 Remote Controller DJI RC-N3 Remote Controller DJI SDR Transmission Receiver. Any suggestions thanks. EDIT Are you saying the mini 3 pro wont be compatible????

[@andreferreira.86]

Awesome video! Thanks mate!

[@lexfrancis5916]

Thanks for this info. I can't find a way to exit the dji fly app on the RC2. There's no home button, and I can't force stop the app because there's no "app management" menu in settings. Anyone have suggestions?

[@davidebrambilla6566]

Connecting the RC2 via USB-C to your computer will shortcut few steps. You can first go into the waypoint folder of the RC2 and copy the filename, you rename the one on your local drive, then copy and paste (override) your renamed .kmz file on the original controller's folder

[@keatonduwelius7209]

@@davidebrambilla6566 where do I find this folder? Im plugged into the controller and all I see is the sd card and a bunch of flighlogs

[@princeofprintness2892]

This was excellent! I will try this later in the week on my DJI AIR 3. I will let you know my results. Much appreciated, safe flights!

[@andycaps1000]

whats the alternative for Mac users for the Reality Capture?

[@dwaynestarling8327]

Great video, enjoyed the content. Motivation to knock the dust off the drones again.

[@MainelyElectrons]

Awesome! Hopefully DJI doesnt patch the work around, super excited to try this today

[@DylanGorman]

They shouldn’t so your all good to go!

[@BadwolfFPV]

theres litchi if they do, if your model is supported

[@TicTac-g7m]

​@BadwolfFPV Yeah, I bought Litchi and it's great. Haven't done the waypoints yet, but next season I will as that's what I got it for. My only major wish: That I could program it to auto land, wait for a predetermined time, then take-off again to a set altitude and broadcast and reconnect. That would rock. Not to mention being useful.

[@simonwesterlund1]

@@DylanGorman What do you mean they shouldn't? I agree they should leave it but they absolutely can. It's a very easy thing to patch, they literally just need a metadata file to store some kind of calculation from the checkpoints file, like distance or even how many waypoints there are. So don't be surprised if this is patched within the next set of updates.

[@DylanGorman]

@@simonwesterlund1 This tool has been availble for over 6 months, which is why I eluded to saying that it they shouldn't remove it. I don't control what DJI does or doesn't do with their own software unfortunately.

[@miestermind]

I need you to really understand the gravity what's the impact of this video?It's like one of the most actually informative videos I've seen in a long time. Mega value

[@DylanGorman]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful

[@larryanderson8880]

Having a hard time moving my kmz files into my rc2 controller as the menu/directories/folder structure are different to that of the Smart Controller. When I pull down the from the top to get out of the DJI Fly app and click on the top right corner icon and open the home screen I do not see a File icon - I do see a Storage icon which has an Internal storage and portable storage (my sdcard) and when I open it I only see the size and usage - I do not see the the kmz files that I copied to. So I'm stuck - can't go any further. What I'm I missing. Thanks!

[@riverman8245]

That is where I ended my first attempt as well.

[@wildernessexplorer]

Any support for the Mini 3 Pro?

[@MrJmduffy]

been using my phantom 4pro for about 6 years. as of last week it is now out of commission, looking at the DJI Air 3 Fly More Combo or mini 4 pro, will it give me comparible 2D maps, also if I am use to using my ipad and using maps made easy, never used a controller with screen, and out of the 2 drones mentioned, your opinion. Thanks agian...

[@rangerjo3834]

Nice ! Will this work with a mini 4k ? With an rcn1c

[@frankyalgermissen]

Thx 🙏🏼 for unlocking this cool feature. Only wondering if the “Home” Button on the upper right corner (beside Settings) is available on RC 2 too or on Pro Controller only. Cannot get access to it but instead a workaround via “Audio” tap left icon then etc. to come into all the sub-folders.

[@DylanGorman]

It should be available on all of them. The smart controllers are only running as android tablets.

[@frankyalgermissen]

@ Well, unfortunately not. Although it’s the newest FW out there (09.Nov.2024) it won’t be shown 😳🤷🏼‍♂️ Only the ⚙️ for Settings. Anyone else an idea 💡? Maybe dependent on local FW (Germany) versions?

[@mlassz009]

I used to love using the Drone Harmony app with my Mavic Mini and Air2, the 3d models I could make were crazy........Its a sad day when you can get more functinality out of a Mavic Mini has then a Mavic 3

[@scavos]

Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@DylanGorman]

You bet!

[@user-jt5vm3mi1w]

I did this with my Mini, it came out amazing and accurate

[@MrDarklit]

Was it the mini 4? Could you share how you got it to work? Im having the same issue as others i the comments. There isn’t a “home” button even after the firmware update. Thanks!

[@paulroyle-grimes]

solved a big problem for me!!! thank you.

[@pondfisher9632]

Would this work to create a 2D map printout? I have never done any mapping but was wanting to create an updated map printout of my grandpas farm. Just don't want to go through the trouble of creating the waypoint mission and capturing all the images if I wont be able to take it somewhere to have a large map printed out.

[@AIR3_AVIATOR]

With the RC-2 (AIR3), it’s not possible to display the home screen on the remote controller’s display. As mentioned in the comments below, does this mean I’ll need to connect it to a PC with a USB-C cable to copy the KMZ file? I look forward to a tutorial video on the steps for the RC-2.

[@Pokzy]

Is there any alternative for Mini 3 Pro ?

[@CodyCha]

Litchi

[@houdininfo6336]

Will this work on an older SDK drone, like the Mini 2. MapsMadeEasy no longer works with it. Also, can you stop at each waypoint?

[@dimitrisagelakis4575]

Does anyone know if this will work with the Air2S? Great video! Thank you!

[@WhiteSquirrelAM]

It does, I have used this to map airports for future construction projects.

[@alexansari2138]

Wow... mind blowing.

[@PaulTomblin]

My RC2 doesn’t have any way to access the internal files, as far as I can see. No home button where yours is.

[@erivaldodossantos1469]

In case of low battery in the middle of mission, what happens? Will it return to the home point for me to change battery and continue the mission ?

[@WhiteSquirrelAM]

Since I do not a response from the OP, I will tell you how I overcome this concern. You lose a little autonomy, because you have to monitor the flight a bit more. As the battery is getting closer 12%-15% you will need to know which waypoint your on. You have 2 options... 1. If your able to land the drone in the area your mapping and have easy access to that spot. 2. RTH and swap batteries, this will take more time away from actual mapping. Once back in the air, select the waypoint map and then select the waypoint to start from. It does not need to be the first waypoint. You will end up with some duplicate photos, but the rendering software will not be affected by it.

[@stevehorvat69]

Great video, thanks. You mention it will work with the Mini 4 Pro. In this also possible with the Mini 2? 🤞

[@davidebrambilla6566]

What abou taking an additional set of pictures but with gimbal at -45°? Or maybe less inclination?

[@KP-ni8bh]

Very impressive, well done. I would caution anyone seeking to make money doing this that, in some states, unless you are a licensed engineer or surveyor, you must be careful and not sell anything that could be interpreted as authoritative.

[@hilgieloza563]

Thank you for the tutorial... But it stops in the middle of the map that i make.. how do i fix it sir? And what i supposed to do sir?

[@WhiteSquirrelAM]

Since I do not a response from the OP, I will tell you how I overcome this concern. You lose a little autonomy, because you have to monitor the flight a bit more. As the battery is getting closer 12%-15% you will need to know which waypoint your on. You have 2 options... 1. If your able to land the drone in the area your mapping and have easy access to that spot. 2. RTH and swap batteries, this will take more time away from actual mapping. Once back in the air, select the waypoint map and then select the waypoint to start from. It does not need to be the first waypoint. You will end up with some duplicate photos, but the rendering software will not be affected by it.

[@EvansTrucking]

Interestingly my RC2 controller will not allow me to access the files folder. Can't even access the home screen for the Android OS. Looks like DJI may have locked this one down. I just updated the firmware before trying this so I am wondering if that is why it is different.

[@Chevallum]

Thank you for the video. Great information. I have an older DJI Mavic (M1P). Would it work?

[@DylanGorman]

I would use Drone Deploy or Drone Link, it will be way easier!

[@texanwebb]

I've attempted to use this on my Mini 4 Pro but encountered some issues with uploading KMZ files. Specifically, there seems to be no option to access or transfer waypoint missions via the SD card, as the missions are not stored there by default. Could you provide further clarification on how this process works without a dedicated "waypoint" folder? From my research, it appears that waypoint missions are stored within the DJI Fly app rather than on the SD card, which limits the ability to directly manage these files. I even tried formatting the SD card to function as internal storage, but unfortunately, this didn’t resolve the issue. Finally, I’m using the DJI RC 2 controller, so if there are any specific steps or configurations that might apply to this setup, I’d appreciate the guidance. Thanks for any insights you can provide!

[@DylanGorman]

Waypoints will be located on the "internal" storage of the smart controller. When you load in your SD card you will need to copy the KMZ file from your SD card to your internal storage on the smart controller. That may be where you are having your holdup.

[@mikecooper66]

@@DylanGorman How do you copy the file from the SD card to internal storage on the Mini 4, RC2 controller? The method shown in the video does not work, and connecting the RC2 controller to a computer does not work.

[@texanwebb]

@@DylanGorman There is not a file labeled "waypoints" in the internal storage unfortunately. You might update your video to exclude the Mini 4 Pro. I see many others are running into the same issue that the Mini 4 Pro does not have that file; and thus, uploading the KMZ file into said file is not possible.

[@texanwebb]

See the image from my finder: nothing available.

[@lonniesfilmmaking333]

Thanks so much 😊 ❤ Process sounded a bit hard and tedious

[@RayOrsini]

Any chance on Arvata compatibilty

[@MapMakinMeyers]

i just tried to install the software for creating the ortho on my machine. Graphics card error!? But the question I wanted to ask is, once a 2d ortho is created in the software, and it be pulled into qgis/ esri software and does it align with proper coordinates? A long time ago I would do quick and dirty orthos in Microsoft ICE, which ignored all aspect geo. Thanks for sharing!

[@sundog3944]

Is there an alternative to Reality Capture for mac users?

[@altamiradorable]

Can you make a video for Litchi users; I have a Mavic Air 3S. Many Thanks in advance !

[@JoeBidermann-w8e]

Does this workflow work for the first generation Mavic Pro?

[@AbelBibayoff]

im flying my drone a mavic 3 classic with my smartphone, what is the process to upload the flight plan

[@flare_nvme]

can I use this software to analyze crop looking for weeds and so on?

[@danielbre-q2v]

How did you fix the holes that appeared on the roof in the 3D model? I am generating a cesium model and I also get those holes for white color objects.

[@darensphotos]

Can this also work on a mini3pro?

[@tinybirdai]

Thank you for such useful content