I'm using Litchi for just such a project right now. My Litchi mission has seven waypoints.
First a waypoint near the launch point in the middle of an area free of trees. Then straight up to an altitude higher than the tree canopy. From there...
Ditto. Dirt cheap at $27, and I can't imagine how it's possible to get so much technology for so little money. I bought it to fly pre-programmed missions for a consulting job, but I also prefer it over DJI GO4 for recreational flying.
The...
OEM parts are a great choice - until the manufacturer doesn't want to be bothered with stocking them after new models come out. Support for staples like props and batteries should continue indefinitely. DJI has a history of throwing their...