Inquiring into compatible mapping apps to use with DJI Mavic 2 Pro

Joe Herrera · Wednesday at 12:30 AM

I am trying to get into mapping but it seems very difficult when you have a DJI Mavic 2 Pro - my only drone. I am trying to use DJI GS Pro but I still haven't got across the board green on the preflight check - still missing the GEO unlock part. Also, trying to learn the Litchi app. Anyone out using or recently used their M2P to do mapping? Would appreciate thoughts, suggestions, starting a conversation on this... Thanks.

Meta4 · Wednesday at 3:59 AM

Joe Herrera said:
I am trying to get into mapping but it seems very difficult when you have a DJI Mavic 2 Pro - my only drone. I am trying to use DJI GS Pro but I still haven't got across the board green on the preflight check - still missing the GEO unlock part. Also, trying to learn the Litchi app. Anyone out using or recently used their M2P to do mapping? Would appreciate thoughts, suggestions, starting a conversation on this... Thanks.

It should be straightforward if you use DroneDeploy

PHZ · Wednesday at 10:23 AM

If you have updated your M2 Pro to the latest software to include RID, then it will not work with GS Pro. DJI tells you that before you run the update. Perhaps that is the issue?
DroneDeploy is a much more robust mapping app. It is free, but if you want to process the images into a map they charge for that. Until you are making a lot of maps, you may want to check out Maps Made Easy. Getting started in mapping an M2Pro will work, but if you get serious, you will need something with RTK capabilities, such as an M3E with RTK module.
You may want to look at an online class such as In-Person Drone Mapping Essentials Workshop - UAV Coach. There are others to choose from as well.
Good luck.