General
Getting Started Tutorials
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Getting Started Tutorials - Basics to Get Flying Fast
Start flying autonomous missions as fast as possible by reviewing these videos and tutorials. We r...
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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...
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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...
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Getting Started with a Waypoints Mission
Learn how to use Dronelink for Waypoint missions. Start by creating a mission plan from a waypoint...
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Getting Started with a Mapping Mission
Learn how to use Dronelink for Mapping. Start by creating a mission plan using the map template, m...
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Explore Public Missions
Explore public missions plans from Dronelink and from users around the world. Click on a mission p...
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?
Yes, the best way to get support is by posting to the forums (free user registration required): G...
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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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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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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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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...
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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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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 ...
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 - 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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Modern 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
For a list of supported drones, see this article: What are the system requirements? Supported dron...
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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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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...
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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...
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Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced (M2EA) Support Overview and FAQ
The following article summarizes key points surrounding M2EA support and links to relevant support...
Other Tutorials
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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...
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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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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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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...
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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...