General

• Getting Started Tutorials

  Get started by watching these 5 videos which guide you from installing, to using Dronelink success...

• Download and Install the Correct Dronelink App

  There are multiple versions of the Dronelink app depending on the drone and mobile devices you are...

• Picking the Right Dronelink Plan, Signing Up and Logging In to the Web and Mobile App

  To use Dronelink, a login and plan is needed. There are several options. Once logged in, we are re...

• Mapping Missions - Create a Map Mission starting from a Template

  Learn how to create a simple mapping mission plan from a template using the Mission Planner, edit ...

• Waypoint Missions - Create a Waypoint Mission Starting from a Template

  Learn how to create a simple waypoint mission plan from a template using the Mission Planner, edit...

• On-the-Fly Waypoints - Generate Missions in the Field Using a Drone

  Learn how to generate and fly a simple waypoint mission using On-the-Fly Waypoints, a workflow tha...

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• What are the system requirements? Supported drones and devices?

  Dronelink is supported across a variety of drones, mobile devices and operating systems. Visit dro...

• When will Dronelink add support for DJI's new drones?

  Dronelink is built on the DJI Mobile SDK, which does not always include support for DJI's latest d...

• Does Dronelink offer support? How do I get support?

  Yes, the best way to get support is by posting to the forums (free user registration required): Po...

• Why should I trust Dronelink to fly my drone?

  Dronelink was created by Jim McAndrew, a software architect and drone enthusiast from Austin, Texa...

• What makes Dronelink different or better than other apps?

  Most flight automation apps are limited to uploading missions to the drone for execution. This app...

• Why is iOS not supported for newer DJI drones?

  Dronelink supports DJI drones by using the DJI Mobile SDK (MSDK). Starting with version 5 of the M...

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• July 2023 - Product Updates - Zoom, Custom RC Buttons, Multi-Language, Live Streaming, Manage Billing, Featured Photos

  Click on titles or images below to learn more about each feature.   Zoom Controls and Commands...

• Sign up for product updates

  Sign up to receive product updates from Dronelink, including new drone support and features. You w...

• April 2023 - Product Updates - RTK Support, Aloft Air Control Flight Logging Integration

  Connect M3E and M30 series drones to RTK in the Dronelink app and enable flight logging integratio...

• March 2023 - Product Updates - Orbit (POI) Mode Updates, Linear (Corridor) Mapping

  Explore our new linear corridor map mission component, and updates to Orbit Mode for flying circle...

• December 2022 - Product Updates - Mavic 3 Enterprise / Matrice 30 Series, RC Pro, Additional Mission Details

  App version 4.3.1 adds support for new DJI Enterprise drones and remote controllers.  Updates also...

• October 2022 - Product Updates - More Flight Dashboard Features / Time Saving Mission Planning Features

  In app version 4.1, the new Modern Flight Dashboard features allow pilots to have more camera cont...

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• Waypoints Mission Component - Intro

  The Waypoints mission component (previously Path) includes multiple waypoints connected by a path ...

• Waypoints - While Moving Camera Actions

  While Moving Camera Actions can be added on Waypoints and Path Actions. The selected action will o...

• Waypoints - Full Stop Camera Actions

  Full Stop Camera Actions can be added on Waypoints and Path Actions. The selected action will occu...

• Waypoints - Advanced Actions (Heading, Orbit, Hover)

  When editing Waypoints mission component, it is possible to add various actions to either Waypoint...

• Basic Mapping - Map Mission Component Intro

  The Map mission component is used to capture data for creating orthomosaics / orthophotos / 3D mod...

• Advanced Mapping - Grid (Crosshatch) Pattern and Oblique Gimbal Pitch

  Unlock oblique camera angles and grid patterns with Advanced Mapping plans.  These mapping feature...

• Terrain Follow (AGL) in Map Missions

  Terrain Follow can be enabled to fly a constant altitude above ground level (AGL) based on the  gr...

• Linear (Corridor) Mapping

  Use linear (corridor) map missions for long linear use cases, such as roads, power lines, pipeline...

• Expert Mapping - Heading, Photo Type, Capture Speed, Multiple Payloads

  Learn more about Expert Mapping features available in Starter and Growth business plans. These inc...

• Time vs Distance Capture Priority

  The Capture Priority setting in a Map or Facade component determines how photos are triggered duri...

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• Basic Orbits - Orbit Mission Component Intro

  The Orbit Mission Component flies a circle around a point of interest (POI) at a set altitude, hei...

• Advanced Orbits - Spirals, Multiple and Partial Rotations

  Advanced Orbits can be used to create spirals and partial orbits (arcs) that start and stop at dif...

• Photo Mission Component

  The Photo mission component takes a single photo at a specified altitude and heading with the dron...

• Pano Mission Component

  The Pano mission component automatically captures a series of photos at a location to be used with...

• Hover Mission Component

  The Hover Mission Component stops the drone at a location and hovers for a set period of time, def...

• Basic Facades (Vertical Mapping) - Facade Mission Component

  The Facade Mission Component is for vertical mapping. Use Facades for inspections and reality mode...

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• Mobile App Account Home Page

  Before you login, the home screen will display Signup and Login Options. Login to Account Once lo...

• Modern Flight Dashboard Overview

  Dronelink's mobile app Flight Dashboard can be used to fly autonomous missions, create new ones on...

• Mission Planning on Mobile

  Mission plan directly in the Dronelink mobile app, on either a phone or tablet. Creating new or ed...

• Starting Flying a Pre-Planned Mission

  The missions you plan on the web or mobile app will be immediately available on your mobile device...

• Pausing and Resuming a Mission

  Missions can be paused and resumed. A mission can be paused by the pilot, or paused automatically ...

• View and Hide Flight Statuses

  The Flight Dashboard shows a colored flight status message on the top. Green means it is safe to f...

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• Mission Planner

  The Dronelink Mission Planner is where you create, edit, and preview missions. You can mission pla...

• Create New Missions Using Templates

  To Create anything new in Dronelink, start by selecting the Create button from your home page.   ...

• Add (+) Menu for Mission Planning

  The Add Menu is how you build mission plans, whether you have started from a Template from the Cre...

• Automatic Capture - Video and Photos

  Automatic Capture is the easiest way to capture video or continuous photos. Automatic capture is s...

• 3D Planner - 3D Preview and Virtual Drone

  The 3D Planner opens a 3D Preview showing a Virtual Drones field of view and the flight path. Move...

• Mission Preview

  Before flying your mission in the real world, use the Mission Preview to fly your mission with a v...

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• List of Supported Drones

  Visit dronelink.com/supported-drones to find out if your drone is supported. Visit dronelink.com/d...

• Mini 3 / Mini 3 Pro Support Overview

  Learn about support for the Mini 3 and Mini 3 Pro, including how to install the Dronelink app corr...

• Mavic 3 Enterprise Series (M3E, M3T, M3M) Support Overview

  Learn about support for the Mavic 3 Enterprise Series, including the M3E, M3T, M3M, supported payl...

• Switching RC Firmware when using both 'Dronelink' and 'Dronelink DJI' apps

  There are 2 versions of the Dronelink app, Dronelink (for DJI MSDKv4) and Dronelink DJI (DJI MSDKv...

• Matrice 30 Series (M30, M30T) - Unofficial Support

  Learn about support for the Matrice 30 Series, including the M30 and M30T and how to install the D...

• RTK - Setup RTK for M3E - Network RTK

  Setup RTK connection in the Dronelink App Flight Dashboard, and monitor the RTK connection. Toggle...

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• Learning Resources

  There are a variety of ways to begin and continue learning Dronelink.   1. Getting Started Tutoria...

• Adaptive Facade - On-the-fly Mission for Vertical Mapping and Inspections

  Generate Facade missions on-the-fly using the drone position, to fly vertical columns, or stacked ...

• Orbit Mode On-the-Fly - Continuously fly orbits or arcs around a POI and adjust orbit real-time using the RC sticks

  Access the orbit mode from the on-the-fly missions in the Dronelink app to fly orbits (or arcs) co...

• Drone Flight Control Workflows - Pre-Plan Missions, Generate On-the-Fly, or Run Flight Modes

  Choose between multiple drone flight control workflows depending on your needs and automation pref...

• Using multi-lens cameras and understanding errors

  Some drones have multiple lenses on a camera payload, such as the Zoom and Wide lens on the Mavic ...

• Follow Mode On-the-Fly - GPS follow with real-time inputs

  Learn how to use the Follow On-the-fly Mode. Fly the drone into position and start Follow mode, wh...

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