Alternative waypoint mapping

[RetiredInFL]

but, yes...to be able to create waypoints on a bigger screen would be a big help.

I did find a kind of weird way to accomplish that. Pretty sure it only works on Android, have not tried IOS. I configured TEAMVIEWER on my MAC as remote control for my Samsung S22 ULTRA and was able to use the S22 full screen on my 32" monitor using the mouse. There was some slight lag but not terrible. Of course I am NOT using the RC2 controller but the RCN2 with my phone and tablet.

 

[MARK (LI)]

I used an Apple Ipad with phone with my old Mini2.....I wonder if one could connect to the mini4 with a controller without screen, and access DJI Fly through an Ipad, and lay out the route on that...then if dji could come out with an update that would allow one to transfer it to the RC2 controller, even using a cord...that would be great...being able to see the geography more clearly and not create waypoints by accident would be helpful.....I find that when I am checking all the waypoint parameters, that I inadvertently create a few extras at the end accidently....easy enough to delete, but unless I do catch them....who knows where the trip might end

 

[RetiredInFL]

I used an Apple Ipad with phone with my old Mini2.....I wonder if one could connect to the mini4 with a controller without screen, and access DJI Fly through an Ipad, and lay out the route on that...then if dji could come out with an update that would allow one to transfer it to the RC2 controller, even using a cord...that would be great...being able to see the geography more clearly and not create waypoints by accident would be helpful.....I find that when I am checking all the waypoint parameters, that I inadvertently create a few extras at the end accidently....easy enough to delete, but unless I do catch them....who knows where the trip might end

If you are asking if the RC-N2 (NOT RC-N1) controller (without screen) will work with waypoints on an iPad, then yes. That's why I sold off my RC2 for an RC-N2. I really dislike the RC2 for a LOT of reasons including the tiny screen. lousy res and bad 76yr old eyes. I much preferred to use the iPad mini or Samsung S22Ultra. Not quite as convenient.

 

[michelbaudry]

I’ve been having a great time flying waypoint missions on my mini Pro 4. I mainly fly through some rocky formations near home. While the flying part is a lot of fun, planning waypoints on the RC2 controller is very tedious because of the small screen.

Is there an alternative way to plan a mission on an IPad, Mac or even a PC?

Thanks everyone

Hello what about exporting to MINI4P a KMZ or CSV file provided by a mission build with Litchi? how to proceed? thank you

 

[bernardojsm89]

Yes, try fly.teofly.com
Then you can manually import your mission to your remote control by connecting it to your PC.

Excuse me, how can you transfer the mission to the remote control when connecting to the PC?

 

[Eko]

Litchi is freaking Awesome.

Even with Mini 4 Pro? No !..

 

[dj3183]

I use Litchi with my Air 2S. It works fine and the program is very intuitive. However, Sometimes the videos are rather jerky. This is due to the fact that sometimes the drone loses contact with the RC for just a second and the drone quickly tries to catch up to the instructions coming from the RC. On my Mini 4 Pro, however, the instructions are built into the drone and don’t require a constant signal from the RC. I, too, would like to see some method of pre-programming flights on a larger screen.

 

[Alleyoz]

There is a new site called Waypoint Map that works only with drones that have Waypoints feature built-in; so the Mavic 3 Pro, the Mini 4 Pro, and the Air 3. I think this is exactly what you are looking for. I think it should work on any internet browser.

Yes that site does look good, but the program looks to be set up for mapping. I've tried setting up a Mission and when you finish setting Waypoints there are a whole lot of Waypoints added to criss cross for mapping. Anybody know how to use it for flying and filming?

 

[davidarmenb]

Yes that site does look good, but the program looks to be set up for mapping. I've tried setting up a Mission and when you finish setting Waypoints there are a whole lot of Waypoints added to criss cross for mapping. Anybody know how to use it for flying and filming?

I cannot remember exactly, but I believe there is a simple option to turn that off or on, and if enabled, there are even more features such as how far apart the intermediate waypoints should be etc. However, some features are paid as far as I remember, so I’m not sure if that toggle to disable the intermediate waypoints and only keep the ones you create yourself is available in the free version.

 

[Alleyoz]

I cannot remember exactly, but I believe there is a simple option to turn that off or on, and if enabled, there are even more features such as how far apart the intermediate waypoints should be etc. However, some features are paid as far as I remember, so I’m not sure if that toggle to disable the intermediate waypoints and only keep the ones you create yourself is available in the free version.

Thanks for the reply, it makes sense that there would be such an option. I don't have a problem with paying for the premium option if it does what I want. Maybe I should just bite the bullet , subscribe for a month and have a paddle around. Thanks again.

 

[Droning on and on...]

Although I have heard of Litchi, I am not sure what it is, although I have learned more about it recently ..... I was afraid of messing up my controller or drone by using it....but, yes...to be able to create waypoints on a bigger screen would be a big help.

DJI Fly on steroids. Seriously, that’s an apt description.

At a high level, everything you can do with Fly on the M4P, you can do with Litchi, including flying the drone with the camera view and sticks.

The main differences are, a different GUI, more automated features including some that are in GO4 and not Fly (one of the most missed is orbiting a POI), and superb off-line mission planning tools (Litchi Hub).

To know "what it is" is simply an alternative to DJI GO4 and Fly for operating your drone.

 

[Droning on and on...]

You can do waypoint mission planning off-line on a tablet with Fly installed. You simply have to connect the tablet to an M4P once (via an RC-N2).

After that you can plan waypoint missions on the tablet with the larger screen, and copy them over to the RC2 via means detailed on the forum in other threads.

So, beg/borrow/steal an RC-N2, and set up your tablet. If you're like me, you already have one because you forgo eating to have all sorts of DJI drones you don’t need.

Turns out to be a great weight loss program.

 

[Alleyoz]

DJI Fly on steroids. Seriously, that’s an apt description.

At a high level, everything you can do with Fly on the M4P, you can do with Litchi, including flying the drone with the camera view and sticks.

The main differences are, a different GUI, more automated features including some that are in GO4 and not Fly (one of the most missed is orbiting a POI), and superb off-line mission planning tools (Litchi Hub).

To know "what it is" is simply an alternative to DJI GO4 and Fly for operating your drone.

Does DJI honour Care Refresh if you're using Litchi?

 

[Eko]

DJI Fly on steroids

corticosteroids or anabolic steroids?

 

[Droning on and on...]

corticosteroids or anabolic steroids?

Anabolic, of course

 

[Droning on and on...]

Does DJI honour Care Refresh if you're using Litchi?

Situation dependent, I think. They're gonna want logs, and if Litchi commanded the drone to fly into a wall, probably not.