General

• Getting Started Tutorials - Basics to Get Flying Fast

  Start flying autonomous missions as fast as possible by reviewing these videos and tutorials. We r...

• Setup Basics for Mobile App and Web App

  Install the Dronelink Mobile App, visit the Dronelink Web App and login for the first time! Step 1...

• Getting Started - App Intro and Running a On-the-Fly Waypoints Path and Follow Mission

  On-the-fly functions are the easiest way to get started using Dronelink and does not require missi...

• Getting Started with a Waypoints Mission

  Learn how to use Dronelink for Waypoint missions. Start by creating a mission plan from a waypoint...

• Getting Started with a Mapping Mission

  Learn how to use Dronelink for Mapping. Start by creating a mission plan using the map template, m...

• Explore Public Missions

  Explore public missions plans from Dronelink and from users around the world. Click on a mission p...

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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?

  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...

• 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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• 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...

• Sign up for product updates

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

• 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...

• September 2022 - Product Updates - Modern Flight Dashboard and Autel EVO II Support

  Support for Autel EVO II Series drones, with a modern flight dashboard user experience across iOS ...

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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 - 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

  For a list of supported drones, see this article: What are the system requirements? Supported dron...

• 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...

• Matrice 30 Series (M30, M30T) Support Overview

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

• RTK - Setup Network RTK and D-RTK2 for M3E, M30 Series Drones

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

• Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced (M2EA) Support Overview and FAQ

  The following article summarizes key points surrounding M2EA support and links to relevant support...

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• Getting Started

  Welcome to Dronelink! There are a lot of resources to help you get started. Let's jump in!   1. Qu...

• 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...

• 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...

• Map On-the-fly Function

  A Map can be generated in the field using the Map on-the-fly function. Open the Map on-the-fly fun...

• Custom On-the-Fly Functions and Modes

  On-the-fly functions and modes, are missions generated in the field using the mobile app and the d...

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