DJI releases SDK for Smart Controller. Expect a Litchi update soon!
Not too long ago, we wrote that DJI was about to release their software development kit (SDK) for the DJI Smart Controller. Litchi will be one of the first.
It will be interesting to see how Litchi is handling the payment infrastructure problem.
Was/is there a problem? I just bought it for a customer yesterday...
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Litchi for DJI Drones - Apps on Google Play
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Litchi is charging $$$ for each license.Was/is there a problem?
Litchi is charging $$$ for each license.
Currently the payment infrastructure is handled by either Google Play Store or Amazon Store.
Will DJI allow Google or Amazon on the SC? Or is DJI creating it's own payment store?
Litchi should carefully select a secure method, otherwise bootleg copies of Litchi's software will be in the wild with a blink of an eye ...
I’ve had success with Litchi on iPhone, but transitioned to Smart Controller to simplify droning. Ive been missing Litchi, and hope it’s available soon on Smart Controller.
The main reason I like Litchi is for one-shot dynamic events. I’m not good enough as a pilot to attempt some stuff fully-manual. So prefer to preplan the mission, then focus on camera.
That is as good an explanation to the question, "Why should a person use Litchi" as I have ever heard.
If DJI allowed missions to be planned on computer, maybe I’d use that instead. But...
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DJI Monitors (RC Pro and Smart Controller) - Litchi
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It seems to work. I just ordered my SC![]()
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