General
Quick Start Series
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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 ...
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Setup Basics
Get the app installed, and login for the first time! Install and Login to Dronelink Mobile App Lo...
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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...
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Mission Planning Starting with a Waypoints Mission
Create a mission plan starting from a waypoints mission template, and fly it using the mobile app....
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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...
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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...
FAQ
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What are the system requirements?
Dronelink is supported across a variety of drones, mobile devices and operating systems. See list ...
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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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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...
Product Updates
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June 2022 - Product Updates - Mission Planner 2.0
The Mission Planner 2.0 release greatly simplifies mission planning across all devices, with updat...
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February 2022 - Product Updates
Learn about new product updates; including new features, improved usability, and new drone support...
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November 2021 - Product Updates
The Dronelink team continues to perform product updates; improving usability, adding new features,...
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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...
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 Pattern and Oblique Gimbal Pitch
Unlock oblique camera angles and grid patterns with Advanced Mapping plans. These mapping feature...
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Expert Mapping - Terrain Follow, Heading, Capture Speed and More
Learn more about Expert Mapping features available in Starter and Growth business plans. These inc...
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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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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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Import Boundary Points KML for Map Missions
When mission planning with the Map mission component, it is possible to import KML boundary points...
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...
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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Navigating the Home Screen, Using Search and Filters
The Home Screen of your account is where you access all your mission plans, flights, repositories,...
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Create Workflow and Template Missions
To Create anything new in Dronelink, start by selecting the Create button from your home page. ...
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Explore Public Missions
Let's learn to explore public missions plans, components, and functions. These are accessible from...
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Mission Preview
A very powerful feature of Dronelink is the ability to preview your mission in 3D and run it as a ...
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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...