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.
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?
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 😉 )
@ 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
I have a mini 3 (not pro) with its rc (idk which on is it but it has its own screen), I can't find the "waypoints" item or button, anywhere, I've been searching it for days and can't find it. Could it be possible the remote is not the original or something?
Yes, you can even create entire waypoint missions this way before you even go out and turn on your drone. Then you just refine the missions when you actually fly them. Saves both time and battery.
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.
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.
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
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.
@@AIR3_AVIATOR Did it work for you? I am having trouble displaying the home screen as well. I also connected my RC-2 controller to my macbook pro but i don't see anything happening. My controller only chargers the battery.
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?
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….
Dylan, I've appreciated your work for so long that I subscribed long ago...but I'm envious because so many people are giddy over this and I'm not. I used the RC-2, which is doable I know, but I don't know how you downloaded the KMZ file into the SD card and overwrote the "2-waypoint file." I got confused when you put created a KMZ folder on your Google drive, so I'll give it another shot tomorrow. I have a M3E, but I've drooled over doing mapping with my AIR-3. I'll sleep on it and give another shot tomorrow... Phenomenal sharing my guy!!!
If you hook up controller directly to a laptop, I believe you'll be able to copy over (and change name) from sd card to internal storage in the file explorer. Should be much easier.
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?
Finally, an all-in-one video describing the process. Thank you! One question, if the ground is not level, will the Capturing Reality software deal with that? For example, I set the altitude to 180 ft above the highest point of a housing development. The lower edge of the development is about 45 feet lower than that. Will the software still render a proportional 2D map?
So... I want to weigh in... The flight mission plan site works very well. Highly recommend investing in the very small monthly fee to access more features and controls for your mission plan creation. I tested it. It does much of the same thing that Drone Deploy does except a bit more intuitive. Getting the mission to your controller is a bit more work, but once you get it there the mission is pretty easy. Once you've completed your mission you now need to find a good map generator.. This is significant because it's a viable way of getting around DJI's refusing to release the SDK for the Mavic 3 non enterprise drones..
@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.
@@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.
@@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.
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
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
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.
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.
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?
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!
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!
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?
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.
This, like your other videos, is excellent. Thank you for doing them. I have a Mini 3 Pro that I would like to try this with, but I would also like to know if vertical mapping would be possible too. I have a contract to vertically map a high rise of condos to check their window seals and would love to be able to use my Mini 3Pro. Just curious if you have any experience with vertical mapping with the Mini 3 Pro. Thanks so much!
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.
DJI MINI 4 PRO + RC2 - I am struggling to locate the waypoint folder on the RC2 file browser as this only shows the media library. When going over Settings/Storage the only accesible files are again from the media libraries but not Internal Storage. Without accessing the internal storage I cannot update the waypoints and initiate the planned flight from the KMZ generated on the waypointmap mission editor. My RC2 is latest update. Any thought on bypassing the situation?
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
Do you have a step by step in writing on how to download and copy paste the file as I am having trouble following, does it work the same with the RC2 controller with mini 4 pro or only with the smart controllers?
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.
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 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.
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.
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?
Wow! This is awesome! Thanks bro! Wish I knew about this before I came back from my holidays! This would have been great to capture some of the beach houses and bars! Liked & Subscribed! 🤘
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,
What happens if the drone runs low on battery before completing the mission? For example, filming a 50+ acre farm. Will it RTH and start where it left off after inserting a new battery? Do you know if the mission needs to be broken into smaller sections?
that is a great question! I witnessed a crop duster do this - after a battery change the drone would go pack and continue spraying from where it left off.
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 TH-cam channel. "Reality Capture Ground Control Points" is what I would look up.
im all in on that idea to start a business with this and I am wondering what PC/laptop would be suitable for those tasks? thx for the answer in advance
Thanks great tute. I have got it all working apart from reality capture which sends me around and around in circles without being able to download it??
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?
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.
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?
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.
@ 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?
OK, I've found the workaround for the RC2 not showing access to the files. I have a mac, so I use Android File Transfer, a free app, to get access to the files. You have to open the app up while the RC2 is connected to the mac. Navigate to the waypoint mission folder as Dylan showed. Drag and drop your new KMZ file INTO the dummy waypoint folder. Copy the name of the dummy KMZ and then delete the file. Paste the cryptic name in the kmz you want and that's it!
What's the approximate maximum size of map that can be mapped using a battery in a Air 3S? Can the drone speed be doubled or tripled in order to cover more ground?
thanks dude, I was making ortomosaic photo's with drones that supose to do so, and the creation of mapping points in those drones pretty easy (Matrice 300 or Phantom 4 Multispectral) - but now I need to adapt, mavic 3, and this video explains it very good. Liked :)
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?
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
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?
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...
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.
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?
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????
Excellent; info, production, knowledge, and most of all your presentation style. One definitely going to try this. You mention the air2S, I just can’t bring myself to sell this drone, even though I also use a M3. Can the AIR2S be used with the software also? I know we can setup weigh points anyway. but this software look really good. 👏
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
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.
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.
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
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?
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
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.
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!
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.
It was an absolute disaster trying to do the mapping. I have a Mini 4 Pro, and it was impossible to see on my RC 2 controller screen the area where you view the files inside the drone or the card. Finally I understood I have to connect the control via USB to the computer. On the other hand, in the WaypointMap program, it only allowed me to download the file named *output.kmz*, unlike what you show in the video where you can give it the name you want. I think it’s important to clarify how to do this with a Mini 4 Pro since it’s completely different from what I see in the video.
I have designed a flight over a 101 acre site to produce and ortho using the parameters you stated in this video. It is telling me the flight time will take over 6 hours. Does this sound correct?
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.
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?
I also would live to use this with the RC2, hope you can help out!
@@mikecooper3998 I'm having the exact same issue and no one can give me any answers!
I cannot exit the dji application on my RC-2, i cannot see the internal files!
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 ?
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 😉 )
IM new to this, but isnt that exactly what Dylan said to do?
@ 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
I have a mini 3 (not pro) with its rc (idk which on is it but it has its own screen), I can't find the "waypoints" item or button, anywhere, I've been searching it for days and can't find it. Could it be possible the remote is not the original or something?
@@andrewvalladares5057 Mini 3 doesn't support waypoints, you'll need a minimum of the mini 4 pro (which is what he says in the video)
Yes, you can even create entire waypoint missions this way before you even go out and turn on your drone. Then you just refine the missions when you actually fly them. Saves both time and battery.
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.
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.
That’s good to know!
Thanks!
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
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.
@@AIR3_AVIATOR Did it work for you? I am having trouble displaying the home screen as well. I also connected my RC-2 controller to my macbook pro but i don't see anything happening. My controller only chargers the battery.
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?
Should be the same. They're both just a device running DJI Fly app in android.
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….
Were you able to get the mini4pro to take 3 second timed shots? Mine only has 5 seconds nothing faster.
Thanks
No problem!
Dylan, I've appreciated your work for so long that I subscribed long ago...but I'm envious because so many people are giddy over this and I'm not. I used the RC-2, which is doable I know, but I don't know how you downloaded the KMZ file into the SD card and overwrote the "2-waypoint file." I got confused when you put created a KMZ folder on your Google drive, so I'll give it another shot tomorrow. I have a M3E, but I've drooled over doing mapping with my AIR-3. I'll sleep on it and give another shot tomorrow... Phenomenal sharing my guy!!!
If you hook up controller directly to a laptop, I believe you'll be able to copy over (and change name) from sd card to internal storage in the file explorer. Should be much easier.
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?
I second this question
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@@paulweston8184I don't have a home screen button
I am still trying to figure this out!
Finally, an all-in-one video describing the process. Thank you! One question, if the ground is not level, will the Capturing Reality software deal with that? For example, I set the altitude to 180 ft above the highest point of a housing development. The lower edge of the development is about 45 feet lower than that. Will the software still render a proportional 2D map?
The drone shot of the drone was meta AF. Thanks for the tips, great video!
Appreciate it!
So... I want to weigh in... The flight mission plan site works very well. Highly recommend investing in the very small monthly fee to access more features and controls for your mission plan creation. I tested it. It does much of the same thing that Drone Deploy does except a bit more intuitive. Getting the mission to your controller is a bit more work, but once you get it there the mission is pretty easy. Once you've completed your mission you now need to find a good map generator.. This is significant because it's a viable way of getting around DJI's refusing to release the SDK for the Mavic 3 non enterprise drones..
Awesome! Hopefully DJI doesnt patch the work around, super excited to try this today
They shouldn’t so your all good to go!
theres litchi if they do, if your model is supported
@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.
@@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.
@@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.
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
Thank you! Glad you found it helpful
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
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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.
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.
Absolutely awesome, wish I found your video sooner. Definitely going to try this out. Tx for sharing 💪
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?
Used this ages ago with my mini 4 pro worked really well.
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!
Nice explanation and well paced! You've earned a subscriber. Thank you for the info.
Awesome, thank you!
me too 🤗
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!
They can be! You just need more data which can be gathered manually or with more overlap on the mission planning
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?
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.
@ I sincerely appreciate the response! Thank you!
Great video, enjoyed the content. Motivation to knock the dust off the drones again.
This, like your other videos, is excellent. Thank you for doing them. I have a Mini 3 Pro that I would like to try this with, but I would also like to know if vertical mapping would be possible too. I have a contract to vertically map a high rise of condos to check their window seals and would love to be able to use my Mini 3Pro. Just curious if you have any experience with vertical mapping with the Mini 3 Pro. Thanks so much!
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.
I am connecting my usb cable to my mac but it is not recognizing the controller
@@garrettblackwell593 same here! I'm going to try a Windows PC and see if I have better luck!
Could this software work for a mini 3 pro? Or is there a limitation for that generation of drone?
Except for Mini 4, the Mini series drone do not support waypoint flying.
@@CodyCha you can create waypoints in mini 3 pro
@@Chloroo M3P only uses waypoints for Hyperlapse :(
"You can't mess this part up". That is a BOLD statement!
Thanks Dylan. I’m grateful for you sharing this knowledge. Lots of information. I look forward to having the time to check it out.
Drone taking a video of your drone. Nice. Great video. I do this for work and there’s some great stuff here.
DJI MINI 4 PRO + RC2 - I am struggling to locate the waypoint folder on the RC2 file browser as this only shows the media library. When going over Settings/Storage the only accesible files are again from the media libraries but not Internal Storage. Without accessing the internal storage I cannot update the waypoints and initiate the planned flight from the KMZ generated on the waypointmap mission editor. My RC2 is latest update. Any thought on bypassing the situation?
add on top of that - I cannotct USB-C the RC2 to my macbook. Asks for permission but doesnt bind any new disk.
I am having the same issues as you!
Did you get it to work?
@ I used a Windows PC and it worked!
@@JulianThompsonFilm nope. Doesn’t work on Mac. Works well on Windows.
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
That’s amazing I e got the air3s and wanted to do mapping but couldnt afford a more expensive drone I’ll be trying this thanks a lot 💪😎
Hello, hope you are doing great. Did you try it? Did it work? Thanks for your help.
Thank you for your beautiful video this help me a lot, but reality capture is for Windows, is there an alternative for mac
Outstanding tutorial! Thank you Dylan!
Do you have a step by step in writing on how to download and copy paste the file as I am having trouble following, does it work the same with the RC2 controller with mini 4 pro or only with the smart controllers?
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.
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.
Am I the only one suspicious of a Chinese drone company collecting geographical data?
@@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.
@@killerjr1911 yes
@@killerjr1911Yes, just you.
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 ?
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.
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?
Wow! This is awesome! Thanks bro! Wish I knew about this before I came back from my holidays! This would have been great to capture some of the beach houses and bars!
Liked & Subscribed! 🤘
Well now you know! You should try it out in the future
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!
Thanks for posting this! that was super helpful!
This truly is Gold!!! Thank you, Mr Gorman!!!
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,
What happens if the drone runs low on battery before completing the mission? For example, filming a 50+ acre farm. Will it RTH and start where it left off after inserting a new battery? Do you know if the mission needs to be broken into smaller sections?
that is a great question! I witnessed a crop duster do this - after a battery change the drone would go pack and continue spraying from where it left off.
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?
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 TH-cam channel. "Reality Capture Ground Control Points" is what I would look up.
im all in on that idea to start a business with this and I am wondering what PC/laptop would be suitable for those tasks? thx for the answer in advance
Usually in what Format would you then Export the map for a Client? Great video btw! It all worked!
Usually a GeoTIFF or JPG image!
Thanks great tute.
I have got it all working apart from reality capture which sends me around and around in circles without being able to download it??
Perfect! Just ordered an Air 3s and this popped up in my feed!
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
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?
Looks so easy, Great video Thanks man.
whats the alternative for Mac users for the Reality Capture?
Please let me know if you figure this out, that's what I'm scrambling for now!
Do us Mini 2 SE owners have any similar opportunities to use waypoints and to make similar models?
I would also like to know the answer to this question
No. Only the newer drones which support the DJI Waypoints in the Fly app.
solved a big problem for me!!! thank you.
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.
he said the opposite.
Your excellent tutorial made me to subscribe your great learning channel with many thanks for your valuable content!
Thank you! More stuff to come!
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?
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.
It should be available on all of them. The smart controllers are only running as android tablets.
@ 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?
Thank you for making this and pointing me in game 👍🏻🥳
Incredible! Thanx for this video .
Thank you so much for sharing this!
You bet!
What would you send to the client? What software do they need to use it and take measurements etc off it?
Great video, thanks. You mention it will work with the Mini 4 Pro. In this also possible with the Mini 2? 🤞
OK, I've found the workaround for the RC2 not showing access to the files. I have a mac, so I use Android File Transfer, a free app, to get access to the files. You have to open the app up while the RC2 is connected to the mac. Navigate to the waypoint mission folder as Dylan showed. Drag and drop your new KMZ file INTO the dummy waypoint folder. Copy the name of the dummy KMZ and then delete the file. Paste the cryptic name in the kmz you want and that's it!
Same problem, thx for advice
Great video! Thanks... I love learning new things. New sub!
Thanks for making this vid.
What's the approximate maximum size of map that can be mapped using a battery in a Air 3S? Can the drone speed be doubled or tripled in order to cover more ground?
thanks dude, I was making ortomosaic photo's with drones that supose to do so, and the creation of mapping points in those drones pretty easy (Matrice 300 or Phantom 4 Multispectral) - but now I need to adapt, mavic 3, and this video explains it very good.
Liked :)
You earned a sub, thank you.
Do you think the DJI Flip will get compatibility with the Jay's app?
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?
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
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?
You can mission plan directly on the smart controller for the Phantom 4 Pro Multispec. Or you can use Drone Deploy
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...
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.
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?
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????
Excellent; info, production, knowledge, and most of all your presentation style. One definitely going to try this.
You mention the air2S, I just can’t bring myself to sell this drone, even though I also use a M3. Can the AIR2S be used with the software also? I know we can setup weigh points anyway. but this software look really good. 👏
For the air 2s I’d look at using Drone Link, it works really well and has 10x time features
Thanks! Nice to have some options again!
Options are all we can hope for!
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
Speaking of Mini 4 Pro... will the steps above work on that? I'm still interested in the Mavuc 3E... ; )
Just tried it this morning - it works.
My RC2 doesn’t have any way to access the internal files, as far as I can see. No home button where yours is.
I second this!
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.
I'm wondering the same thing. I can't connect via my MacBook nor have the home button. I will have to boot up my Windows PC and try there.
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?
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.
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
Same question here - I have OSX and Linux machines, no windows…. GREAT VIDEO!!
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?
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
@@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
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.
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!
@@DylanGorman sweeeet!
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.
Thanks so much 😊 ❤ Process sounded a bit hard and tedious
Thank you for the video. Great information. I have an older DJI Mavic (M1P). Would it work?
I would use Drone Deploy or Drone Link, it will be way easier!
GREAT Video! Well produced.
Is the software compattable with Mavic 3E and 3T?
tylko po co seria enterprice ma to zaimplantowane w oprogromowaniu systemowym
Does anyone know if this will work with the Air2S?
Great video! Thank you!
It does, I have used this to map airports for future construction projects.
It was an absolute disaster trying to do the mapping. I have a Mini 4 Pro, and it was impossible to see on my RC 2 controller screen the area where you view the files inside the drone or the card. Finally I understood I have to connect the control via USB to the computer.
On the other hand, in the WaypointMap program, it only allowed me to download the file named *output.kmz*, unlike what you show in the video where you can give it the name you want.
I think it’s important to clarify how to do this with a Mini 4 Pro since it’s completely different from what I see in the video.
I don’t control how the workflow changes, the best source is directly from the developer of the application which I have linked
@@DylanGorman Thank you. Your video is amazing
I have designed a flight over a 101 acre site to produce and ortho using the parameters you stated in this video. It is telling me the flight time will take over 6 hours. Does this sound correct?
What speed do you lock your drone at since the consumer drones have rolling shutter ?
So cool! Wish that also would comparable with mini 2😢
Look at Map Pilot Pro, it’s free and works great with that drone! I even made a video on how to use it a 2 years ago on my channel
@ thank you!