General
Getting Started Tutorials
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Getting Started Tutorials
Get started by watching these 5 videos which guide you from installing, to using Dronelink success...
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Download and Install the Correct Dronelink App
There are multiple versions of the Dronelink app depending on the drone and mobile devices you are...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
FAQ
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Why should I trust Dronelink to fly my drone?
Dronelink was created by Jim McAndrew, a software architect and drone enthusiast from Austin, Texa...
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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...
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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...
Product Updates
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Feb 2024 - Product Updates - Mini 3 + RC-N1 Full Support, Obstacle Avoidance
Click on titles or images below to learn more about each feature. Mini 3 + RC-N1 Full Suppor...
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Sign up for product updates
Sign up to receive product updates from Dronelink, including new drone support and features. You w...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Waypoints Mission Component
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Waypoints Mission Component - Intro
The Waypoints mission component (previously Path) includes multiple waypoints connected by a path ...
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Waypoints - While Moving Camera Actions
While Moving Camera Actions can be added on Waypoints and Path Actions. The selected action will o...
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Waypoints - Full Stop Camera Actions
Full Stop Camera Actions can be added on Waypoints and Path Actions. The selected action will occu...
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Waypoints - Advanced Actions (Heading, Orbit, Hover)
When editing Waypoints mission component, it is possible to add various actions to either Waypoint...
Map Mission Component
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Basic Mapping - Map Mission Component Intro
The Map mission component is used to capture data for creating orthomosaics / orthophotos / 3D mod...
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Advanced Mapping - Grid (Crosshatch) Pattern and Oblique Gimbal Pitch
Unlock oblique camera angles and grid patterns with Advanced Mapping plans. These mapping feature...
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Terrain Follow (AGL) in Map Missions
Terrain Follow can be enabled to fly a constant altitude above ground level (AGL) based on the gr...
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Linear (Corridor) Mapping
Use linear (corridor) map missions for long linear use cases, such as roads, power lines, pipeline...
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Expert Mapping - Heading, Photo Type, Capture Speed, Multiple Payloads
Learn more about Expert Mapping features available in Starter and Growth business plans. These inc...
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Time vs Distance Capture Priority
The Capture Priority setting in a Map or Facade component determines how photos are triggered duri...
Other Mission Components
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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...
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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...
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Photo Mission Component
The Photo mission component takes a single photo at a specified altitude and heading with the dron...
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Pano Mission Component
The Pano mission component automatically captures a series of photos at a location to be used with...
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Hover Mission Component
The Hover Mission Component stops the drone at a location and hovers for a set period of time, def...
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Basic Facades (Vertical Mapping) - Facade Mission Component
The Facade Mission Component is for vertical mapping. Use Facades for inspections and reality mode...
Mobile App / Flight Dashboard
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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...
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Flight Dashboard Overview
Dronelink's mobile app Flight Dashboard can be used to fly autonomous missions, create new ones on...
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Mission Planning on Mobile
Mission plan directly in the Dronelink mobile app, on either a phone or tablet. Creating new or ed...
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Starting Flying a Pre-Planned Mission
The missions you plan on the web or mobile app will be immediately available on your mobile device...
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Pausing and Resuming a Mission
Missions can be paused and resumed. A mission can be paused by the pilot, or paused automatically ...
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View and Hide Flight Statuses
The Flight Dashboard shows a colored flight status message on the top. Green means it is safe to f...
Mission Planner / Web App
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Mission Planner
The Dronelink Mission Planner is where you create, edit, and preview missions. You can mission pla...
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Create New Missions Using Templates
To Create anything new in Dronelink, start by selecting the Create button from your home page. ...
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Add (+) Menu for Mission Planning
The Add Menu is how you build mission plans, whether you have started from a Template from the Cre...
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Automatic Capture - Video and Photos
Automatic Capture is the easiest way to capture video or continuous photos. Automatic capture is s...
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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...
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Mission Preview
Before flying your mission in the real world, use the Mission Preview to fly your mission with a v...
Drone Support Details
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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RTK - Setup RTK for M3E - Network RTK
Setup RTK connection in the Dronelink App Flight Dashboard, and monitor the RTK connection. Toggle...
Other Tutorials
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Learning Resources
There are a variety of ways to begin and continue learning Dronelink. 1. Getting Started Tutoria...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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Obstacle Avoidance Support and Commands
The latest DJI firmware for MSDKv5 drones (such as the Mavic 3 Enterprise) addressed issues with t...