Have you updated DJI Fly app? Which version are you using? Also, did you updated the firmware of the Mavic 3? Which firmware are you using? Thank you.
It happened on DJI Fly 1.10.1 and now 1.12.5 (Android Phone) as well as on the latest DJI RC firmware and the one before that. Mavic 3 latest firmware and the one before.
Thank you. Will try that next. Are you connected to the drone when planning or opening the imported waypoints?
I uninstalled DJI Fly, deleted all data and reinstalled it. Same issue. Don't know what I'm doing wrong.
Ok, it now works for waypoint missions previously created in the same app (DJI Fly), so only moving a kmz file from one folder to another and renaming it.
Modifications like "straight lines" which I once got to work don't seem to be recognized by the app anymore.
Modifications like "straight lines" which I once got to work don't seem to be recognized by the app anymore.
I've now flown a couple of successful grid missions on Air 3 using this utility and it's worked beautifully. I'm using it for site mapping/photogrammetry and flying slow (1.5 m/s) and snapping photos on 2s intervals. I've experimented and found that devising a grid using three points to comprise a 180º turn translates well for DJI's "Bezier" interpretation. I don't have a waypoint for each photo as many grid missions do. My points simply define path and heading and the interval photos take care of the rest.
The Air 3 flight time has allowed me to do double (perpendicular) grid missions on the same flight for sites of 1 to 2 acres.
I'm also very pleased with the RC2 workflow for these files. It's fairly simple using PC and USB connection. The RC and Mini 3 Pro is a different story, so I've obtained an RC-N1 for use with Android phone and Litchi app. However, the M3P minimum of 5s photo intervals is limiting compared to the Air 3. So ... I guess the M3P is more suited to video using Litchi missions?
I've also learned the hard way to check camera settings once airborne and before flying mission. 900 blurry photos are just as useless as a single out-of-focus snap.
The Air 3 flight time has allowed me to do double (perpendicular) grid missions on the same flight for sites of 1 to 2 acres.
I'm also very pleased with the RC2 workflow for these files. It's fairly simple using PC and USB connection. The RC and Mini 3 Pro is a different story, so I've obtained an RC-N1 for use with Android phone and Litchi app. However, the M3P minimum of 5s photo intervals is limiting compared to the Air 3. So ... I guess the M3P is more suited to video using Litchi missions?
I've also learned the hard way to check camera settings once airborne and before flying mission. 900 blurry photos are just as useless as a single out-of-focus snap.
Very valuable Converter Software. And Thanks to provide it! I am using it to prepare own programmed Waypoint Missions in Litchi-CSV-Format and convert them in DJI-compatible kmz-Inputs.
I have a Mavic Mini 3 Pro with an RC. I saved two Waypoint missions going through the Hyperlapse function. I can access these waypoint files on the RC and re-fly them. However, when I navigate to the "Waypoint" folder as described above, it is blank. When I performed a search of the entire DJI RC folder the only non-jpeg files where "DJIFlightRecord_year_mm_dy.txt" files.Its all explained on the INSTRUCTIONS Pages Link HERE
... but here is my take 'for DUMMIES'
* Get your Litchi Mission into the Mission Hub.
* Export your Mission as a CSV File - to a Preferred folder lets call it folder XXX
* Run your CSV through DJ WES's Online Utility to Convert the .CSV to a .KMZ which you will download from the Utility into Folder XXX ### (note the ### we will return here)
(see converter Link HERE )
That was the Easy Part.... Now the worst part
Waypoints Files on DJI FLY on the DJI-RC - is stored in the waypoints folder.
You can locate this in the file Explorer by swiping down on FLY and hitting the Hexagon (Top Right)
but you dont get a fully open Explorer here - ...
TO get full access >Locate Storage > internal storage > Music and Audio > and click on Audio files
... Then click on the top left of the page (three lines) to get a mini explorer on the bottom left -
Now navigate (at the bottom Left) to :
dji rc > Android > data > dji.go.v5 > files
... and then scroll down to the bottom of the Page...
you will see waypoint *** (note the *** we will return here)
If you click into waypoint it opens up a list of folders - with Long checksumID names (Each of these represents a custom Waypoint folder that you have created in Waypoints) - AND if you click on any one of them you will finally find the same ID but with the extension .KMZ
(also there may be an image folder which may retain a camera image or a Map)
BUT... the KMZ file is the one that needs to be replaced somehow by the New KMZ created (See ### above)
... AND ... you have to KEEP the Same Complicated Long Name of the KMZ file.
Replacing this is Not too Easy because the DJI-RC is 'Overprotected' and does not allow easy Replacement or updating.
Furthermore I found this impossible to find on the PC Explorer - because when hooking up with my PC (via USB), somehow android permissions makes this section INVISIBLE
Bringing in the LITCHI KMZ
So my method - was (as was suggested somewhere)
1) On the DJI-RC Fly app, Create a DUMMY Waypoint while Flying (two points will do) - This creates a new entry (with a New RandomID name folder) in waypoint folder .
2) Stop the Flight - Use the above method to locate the WHOLE waypoint folder (see *** above) - and copy this ENTIRE FOLDER and Contents - to an accessable folder maybe on the Memory card. (It must be a place accessable to copy and replace by your PC or Phone)
BTW: Copying in the RC explorer is done by CLICKING (and Holding the Folder) till a check mark appears, then using the Top Right hand Menu ... to select copy to... - then navigate to your destination folder - and hit the COPY button at the bottom right)
3) in my case I put it in the DCIM folder of my Memory card.
4) then You can connect your RC to your Computer or Phone (USB3) or Just take out the Memory card from the RC - to your computer -and operate on the folder.
5) Locate the DummyID KMZ in the (Same Name) DummyID folder
... this may be tricky because all folders look similar (except for the ID) - but I used the "Map_preview" folder which holds images of maps of your waypoints to locate the right ID for my 'Dummy' - and...
Finally change the Dummy KMZ file to be your New KMZ file (see ### above) - by deleting the dummy and retaining the DummyID name for the new .KMZ file.
6) Now copy the whole waypoint folder back from the card to the correct position on the DJI RC - by replacing the Original waypoint folder. (see *** above)
NOTE: - if permissions are a problem - it will not overwrite, and instead adds a waypoint(1) - you will need to delete the orginal and rename the new one to just waypoint
Then YOU're DONE - Go out and FLY - Your Dummy now has your Litchi Mission. (Be careful tho, the Mavic Waypoint missions force Bezier curves which may cause S shaped between a straight route to round the corners.) -
Someone proactively commented that to get almost straight lines between points one can insert TWO points at a Waypoint (close to each other) - that takes care of the Curve.
Have Fun !
WOW !!!! Im looking at my text above - This is a REAL MISSION to do !!!! but doable Quickly when you have done it once
Hope this helps some desperate person (LOL)
Hyperlapse waypoint missions are not stored in the same place as regular waypoint missions. I have looked for hyperlapse waypoint missions in the DJI Fly folders but was not successful in finding them.
Jeff A
Well Worn Member
Hello once again. I have been absent for around 10 months and need some assistance. I have created a simple Litchi Mission in the Hub. I have exported it as a KML file using DJ Wes's converter. Could someone refresh me on what to rename it to and where to put it on my RC Pro. Thank you.
Jeff
Jeff
The file that my converter created would be a KMZ file. I'll assume that is what you meant.
You will have to rename it using the name of an existing mission on your RC Pro. The DJI Fly waypoint KMZ files are found under the "waypoints" folder on your flying device. I don't have an RC or RC Pro so it is difficult for me to give you the exact location. It will probably be easiest if you connect your RC Pro to a Windows computer and navigate using Windows.
What most people do is:
1. Create a dummy mission using DJI Fly
2. Connect their flying device to a (Windows) computer.
3. Navigate to the "waypoints" folder from Windows and identify the newly created KMZ file by date.
4. Use the existing KMZ file name and replace it with the KMZ file created by my application.
Let us know if you need more help.
DJI has made no noise regarding an MSDK for the Mavic 3. At this point I would be very surprised if they came out with one.
Jeff A
Well Worn Member
OK, today I planned a Litchi Mission, exported it a a CSV, ran it through your utility to get the .kmz file. After creating a simple mission on my RC Pro and noting the file creation time, I replaced the mission with the new .kmz file. Here is what I am seeing and not seeing:
I am NOT seeing any graphical views showing my Waypoints on a map.
I DO see a total distance displayed on my device that is very closed to being correct.
There is an icon on the screen for the mission I created, but the route depicted is the route that I replaced.
In the area where I can see or edit Waypoint parameters, I see the correct number of Waypoints.
What bothers me about the RC Pro is that the device appears to look at HISTORY which I do not want to see. I think that this is confusing the process. I'm not sure what I should do next. Try and fly this sucker?
Jeff
This is because the thumbnail that you are looking at is generated by DJI Fly when you edit the mission. It is not updated when you overwrite a KMZ file.
What you need to do is:
1. Upload a KMZ file from my utility, replacing an existing KMZ file in DJI Fly.
2. Edit the mission in DJI Fly. This should cause the mission image to be updated with the new waypoints and new flight path.
Jeff A
Well Worn Member
Excellent point (No 2). I did just that and I could see the route. I'll fly it this afternoon.
Jeff A
Well Worn Member
Wes, I did fly my Litchi generated, DJ Wes converted mission this afternoon. The flights (2) were fine and I have video of them. I believe I know enough to go on and refine the process. Wes, is there any information or tasks that I can do for you? Just let me know.
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