There's no SDK and the Mavic 3 won't be a mapping drone until that's released and the mapping app developers can modify their apps to use the Mavic 3.Hi guys any news on when the mavic 3 k will be available and what abt the drone efficiency for 3 d mapping is it better than the p2p or is the late still the best for mapping ?
I'm hearing from my sources that DJI will not release SDK for the Mavic 3, only the upcoming Mavic 3 Enterprise.Hi guys any news on when the mavic 3 k will be available and what abt the drone efficiency for 3 d mapping is it better than the p2p or is the late still the best for mapping ?
The Enterprise machine will probably use a more fully-featured app and have the ability to fly waypoint missions ?
That involves you doing the flying and somehow managing the side overlap with the drone capturing at 2 second intervals while flying slowly.Heard confirmations that an SDK will be out sometime in December around Christmas time.
Until an SDK comes out, here is a site I just found when I was searching how to manually map with a Mavic 3. Looks like it could work well! I'm definitely going to try it.
The Mavic 3 for photogrammetry - Manual Nadir Scanning
I can’t think of any reason to do this in a professional setting. I know it’s doable but only for small areas or subjects—and when accuracy is not as critical. 40 acres at 1 cm per pixel? I’m not waiting for an SDK or painstakingly trying to fly that manually. What about camera calibration? That’s not really covered in the article.It's not for everybody but it's an option until an SDK comes out. Doesn't look that hard or inconvenient, to be honest. Fly in Cine mode, which the drone flies slow enough, and the drone automatically taking photos every 2 seconds seems like a good alternative if you really need to get by for now.
Agreed, If so, this is a mistake on DJI's part IMHO. The value in using something like a M2P/P4P without RTK to map was it's low cost ratio-to-quality for those who have access to survey equipment. Pushing those customers to "Enterprise" prices with what most likely will be proprietary automated flight software definitely cuts me out as continued customer. As if the whole 'US made only' wasn't a warning sign. No, I don't want a "1-inch" sensor either for photogrammetry just to have waypoint missions and extended battery times. I'm guessing the M3 Enterprise won't have a mechanical shutter either, yet will flaunt a built-in RTK. I have no need for thermal, but I wish there was a Lidar option for close/detailed flights. Without that, I'll just use my iPad for detailed scanning at close range lol.I saw the same answers from DJI in various venues. This is a problem for me. I expected the M3 to have SDK support and their utter lack of it leaves me cold for future DJI purchases.
Yes! Finally a new mavic with a mechanical shutter, and even better, not just a RTK option, but looks like optional module and ground station (so can be purchased separate later)!!and @Debaser_AZ looks like the new M3 Enterprise has a good old fashioned real shutter and an SDK....so I think we have our answer. No SDK for M3. : ). The M3E is their mapper....
Ah, this is great news, except all that bitter M3 taste in my mouth. Will be surprised if it's ready out the box. Also an annoyance or even deal breaker if it can't run DroneHarmony/DroneDeploy/MapPilotPro within a couple months after release.and @Debaser_AZ looks like the new M3 Enterprise has a good old fashioned real shutter and an SDK....so I think we have our answer. No SDK for M3. : ). The M3E is their mapper....