General

Quick Start Series

Quick Start Series - First Flights Videos and Introduction
The Quick Start Series is designed to get you flying as soon as possible and will build a base of ...
Setup Basics
Get the app installed, and login for the first time! Install and Login to Dronelink Mobile App Lo...
On-the-Fly - Path Waypoint Mission
The Path on-the-fly function is the easiest way to get started using Dronelink and only requires t...
Mission Planning Starting with a Waypoints Mission
Create a mission plan starting from a waypoints mission template, and fly it using the mobile app....
Mission Planning Starting with a Map Template
Create a mission plan on the web starting from a map mission template, and fly it using the mobile...
Copy an Existing Mission Plan to a New Location
Any public mission plan can be copied into your account to a location of your choice, and customiz...

What are the system requirements?
Dronelink is supported across a variety of drones, mobile devices and operating systems. See list ...
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?
Yes, the best way to get support is by posting to the forums (free user registration required): G...
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...
How do I install the native app?
Open app.dronelink.com in a browser on the target device, and then open the More menu by tapping t...

June 2022 - Product Updates - Mission Planner 2.0
The Mission Planner 2.0 release greatly simplifies mission planning across all devices, with updat...
February 2022 - Product Updates
Learn about new product updates; including new features, improved usability, and new drone support...
November 2021 - Product Updates
The Dronelink team continues to perform product updates; improving usability, adding new features,...
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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 Pattern and Oblique Gimbal Pitch
Unlock oblique camera angles and grid patterns with Advanced Mapping plans. These mapping feature...
Expert Mapping - Terrain Follow, Heading, Capture Speed and More
Learn more about Expert Mapping features available in Starter and Growth business plans. These inc...
Terrain Follow (AGL) in Map Missions
Terrain Follow can be enabled to fly a constant altitude above ground level (AGL) based on the gr...
Time vs Distance Capture Priority
The Capture Priority setting in a Map or Facade component determines how photos are triggered duri...
Import Boundary Points KML for Map Missions
When mission planning with the Map mission component, it is possible to import KML boundary points...

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

Getting Started
Welcome to Dronelink! There are a lot of resources to help you get started. Let's jump in! 1. Qu...
Navigating the Home Screen, Using Search and Filters
The Home Screen of your account is where you access all your mission plans, flights, repositories,...
Create Workflow and Template Missions
To Create anything new in Dronelink, start by selecting the Create button from your home page. ...
Explore Public Missions
Let's learn to explore public missions plans, components, and functions. These are accessible from...
Mission Preview
A very powerful feature of Dronelink is the ability to preview your mission in 3D and run it as a ...
Offline Support - Download Missions for Offline Use in Dronelink Mobile App
It's possible to download a mission for offline use in the Dronelink mobile app. Not all locations...