If Mini 2 SDK support isn't released soon, it may be too late to matter

[TT3023]

The continuing delay in seeing support for the Mini 2 in the SDK is increasingly problematic. At this rate, there will be a new Mini model before the SDK support sees the light of day ... if ever. And I'm seriously wondering if that support will ever arrive. Given that competing small drones in the same class are appearing, some with features included integrally that could only be provided for the Mini 2 using apps via the SDK, the situation seems even more ominous for the future of this platform.

 

[rehkram]

5 months since release? Seems slightly less than ominous for the future of this platform to me.

 

[TT3023]

5 months since release? Seems slightly less than ominous for the future of this platform to me.

I indeed hope that you are correct.

 

[rehkram]

Interested to know what benefits you would like to get from release of the SDK, developing third party functionality would be my guess?

 

[TT3023]

Affirmative. As we know, there are a number of third party apps -- e.g. providing waypoints, et al. -- that have been waiting on the SDK for months. And over on another thread, we have folks trying to figure out how to hack Mini 2 functionality into the existing SDK (which may prove to be impractical, though hope springs eternal).

 

[GadgetGuy]

"Patience, young grasshopper."

 

[Jet skier]

The continuing delay in seeing support for the Mini 2 in the SDK is increasingly problematic. At this rate, there will be a new Mini model before the SDK support sees the light of day ... if ever. And I'm seriously wondering if that support will ever arrive. Given that competing small drones in the same class are appearing, some with features included integrally that could only be provided for the Mini 2 using apps via the SDK, and the situation seems even more ominous for the future of this platform.

dumb question but what is SDk

 

[Mac Daddy Drone]

Where is the SDK?

This is unacceptable. I will never buy another DJI drone unless there is SDK release.

 

[Oarmaster]

II look forward to the SDK release for The Mini 2. Primarily because of the CAVU and Lichi FPV app options. Unfortunately my trusty old DJI Goggles RE are now obsolete.

 

[rehkram]

dumb question but what is SDk

Not dumb at all if you're not in IT. Here's the wikipedia entry:

Software development kit - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Jet skier]

Not dumb at all if you're not in IT. Here's the wikipedia entry:

Software development kit - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Thank you, for that link . that’s all over my head

 

[Hiwayman]

Q3 2021 according to DJI

 

[ckoerner]

Thank you, for that link . that’s all over my head

An SDK is a official way to allow people to write programs to work with the drone. Like someone could write an app that could allow the drone to fly a pre-determined route with elevation, speed, and camera control.

 

[SkittleBob]

I emailed DJI to ask when it was coming, alas I still don't know, but they have confirmed it is coming:

Thank you for contacting DJI.

We will support Mini 2 in MSDK 5.0 so we are still develop this version, but there is no estimated release date at the moment.

Hopefully our solution can help you.
Kindly Regards,
DJI Developer Support

 

[GadgetGuy]

I emailed DJI to ask when it was coming, alas I still don't know, but they have confirmed it is coming:

See post #6 above.

 

[jweaver]

I read yesterday that DJI have confirmed on Githib that there are no plans for An SDK for the Mini2 or Air2S

Air 2S SDK Support · Issue #456 · dji-sdk/Mobile-SDK-iOS

Please, support the Air 2S as soon as possible. It is a shame that the Mavic Air 2 and the Mavic Mini are supported while better, more modern and expensive drones like the Air 2S or the Mini 2 are ...

github.com

 

[SkittleBob]

I read yesterday that DJI have confirmed on Githib that there are no plans for An SDK for the Mini2 or Air2S

Air 2S SDK Support · Issue #456 · dji-sdk/Mobile-SDK-iOS

Please, support the Air 2S as soon as possible. It is a shame that the Mavic Air 2 and the Mavic Mini are supported while better, more modern and expensive drones like the Air 2S or the Mini 2 are ...

github.com

Just got this back when I checked by email

Thank you for contacting DJI.

The support plan for Mini 2 just came out, but indeed Air 2S has no plan currently.


Hopefully our solution can help you.
Kindly Regards,
DJI Developer Support

 

[jweaver]

What does "support plan for Mini 2" mean? Does this mean they have a roadmap/timeline for this?

 

[SkittleBob]

What does "support plan for Mini 2" mean? Does this mean they have a roadmap/timeline for this?

I understand there is a plan, but not yet a timeline.

If anyone understands what 'MSDK 5.0' means in terms of current SDKs, that may help?

 

[csal]

I hope people don't take this the wrong way but I think this could all be a language barrier issue.

I work with someone whose first language is Mandarin and the way this person speaks English is very literal.

What I am trying to say is that by stating that there is no plan for support, `dji-dev` might actually be pointing to the fact that currently the SDK is not listed in the roadmap -- but not necessarily that it won't be supported ever.

This was their response:

Dear Customer,

Thank you for contacting DJI.
Sorry that there is no plan to support the Air 2S, Mini2.
Please attention to the SDK ROADMAP if any news in the future.
https://developer.dji.com/user/roadmap/#msdk

I feel native English speakers might focus on "...there is no plan to support the Air 2S, Mini2", whereas `dji-dev`'s focus was on "Sorry that there is no plan (currently)..."

just my 2c