This article contains mobile-friendly settings tables for mapping mission planning with Propeller-supported DJI drones.
Mavic 3 Enterprise 2D Photogrammetry
How to Plan a 2D Photogrammetry Mission with the Mavic 3 Enterprise
Mission Settings |
Set To |
| Drone/Camera | M3E Series M3E Wide |
| Collection Type | Ortho Collection |
| Ortho GSD | Default |
| ASL/ALT | Relative to Takeoff Point (ALT) |
| Route Altitude | 200-400 ft (60-120 m) |
| Elevation Optimization | Disabled |
| Safe Takeoff Altitude | Above highest obstacle on site |
| Speed | Max speed allowable |
| Course Angle | User preference |
| Upon Completion | Return to home |
Advanced Settings |
Set To |
| Target Surface to Takeoff Point | 0 |
| Side and Front Overlap | ~80% |
| Margin | 0 |
| Photo Mode | Distance interval shot |
| Custom Camera Angle | Disabled |
| Route Start Point | User Preference |
| Takeoff Speed | User Preference |
Camera Settings |
Set to |
| Mode | S (Shutter Priority) |
| Auto Exposure (AE) | Unlocked |
| Shutter Speed | 1/1000 |
| Focus Mode | AFC (Auto Focus Continuous) |
Camera Slider Bars |
Set to |
|
Image Ratio |
4:3 |
|
Image Format |
JPG |
|
Lock Gimbal While Shooting |
Enabled |
|
Mechanical Shutter |
Enabled |
|
Dewarping |
Enabled |
*For DJI Pilot 2 app with RC Firmware v2.01.007 - 9/20/23
Matrice 300 / 350 Zenmuse P1 2D Photogrammetry
How to Plan a 2D Photogrammetry Mission with the Matrice 300 RTK
Mission Settings |
Set To |
| Camera | Zenmuse P1 (35 mm) |
| Smart Oblique | Disabled |
| Terrain Follow | Disabled |
| ASL/ALT | Relative to Takeoff Point (ASL) |
| Flight Route Altitude | 250-400 ft (80-120 m) |
| Target Surface to Takeoff Point | 0 |
| Takeoff Speed | User preference |
| Speed | Max speed allowable |
| Elevation Optimization | Disabled |
| Upon Completion | Return to home |
Advanced Settings |
Set To |
| Side and Front Overlap | ~75% |
| Course Angle | User preference |
| Margin | 0 |
| Photo Mode | Distance interval shot |
Payload Settings |
Set To |
| Focus Mode | First waypoint autofocus |
| Dewarping | Off |
Camera Settings |
Set to |
| PhotoMode | Photo |
| Image Ratio | 3:2 |
| Image Format | JPG |
| White Balance | Set to conditions |
Camera Settings (Wrench) |
Set to |
| Mechanical Shutter | Enabled |
Camera Slider Bars |
Set to |
|
Mode |
S (Shutter) |
| Shutter Speed | 1/1000 |
*For DJI Pilot 2 App with RC Firmware v2.02.04.05 - 9/18/23
Matrice 300 / 350 Zenmuse L1 2D Photogrammetry
Mission Planning with the Zenmuse L1 for LiDAR and Photogrammetry
Mission Settings |
Set To |
| Camera | Zenmuse L1 Photogrammetry |
| Terrain Follow | Off |
| ASL/ALT | Relative to Takeoff Point (AST) |
| Flight Route Altitude | 200-400 ft (60-120 m) |
| Target Surface to Takeoff Point | 0 |
| Takeoff Speed | User preference |
| Speed | Max speed allowable |
| Course Angle | User preference |
| Elevation Optimization | Disabled |
| Upon Completion | Return to home |
Advanced Settings |
Set To |
| Side and Front Overlap | ~75% |
| Margin | 0 |
| Photo Mode | Distance interval shot |
Payload Settings |
Set To |
| Dewarping | Enabled |
Camera Settings |
Set to |
| Mode | S (Shutter Priority) |
| Auto Exposure (AE) | Unlocked |
| Shutter Speed | 1/1000 |
| Focus Mode | AFC (Auto Focus Continuous) |
Camera Slider Bars |
Set to |
|
Image Ratio |
3:2 |
| Image Format | JPG |
| Mechanical Shutter | Enabled |
| White Balance | Set to conditions |
| Dewarping | Enabled |
*For DJI Pilot 2 App with RC firmware v.02.02.04.05 - 9/20/23
Matrice 300 / 350 Zenmuse L1 LiDAR
Mission Planning with the Zenmuse L1 for Lidar and Photogrammetry
Mission Settings |
Set To |
| Camera | Zenmuse L1 - lidar Mapping |
| Safe Takeoff Altitude | User preference |
| IMU Calibration | On |
| Terrain Follow | Off |
| Flight Route Altitude | 200 ft |
| Target Surface to Takeoff Point | 0 |
| Takeoff Speed | User preference |
| Speed | 9 m/s (~20 mph) |
| Course Angle | User preference |
| Upon Completion | Return to home |
Advanced Settings |
Set To |
| Side Overlap | 50% |
| Forward Overlap | 80% |
| Margin | 0 |
| Photo Mode | Timed interval shot |
Payload Settings |
Set To |
| Return Mode | Triple |
| Sampling Rate | 160 KHz |
| Scanning Mode | Repetitive |
| RGB Coloring | On |
Camera Slider Bars |
Set to |
|
Image Ratio |
3:2 |
| Image Format | JPG |
| Lock Gimbal While Shooting | Enabled |
| Mechanical Shutter | Enabled |
| White Balance | Set to conditions |
*For DJI Pilot 2 App with RC firmware v.02.02.04.05 - 9/20/23
Phantom 4 RTK 2D Photogrammetry
How to Plan a 2D Photogrammetry Mission in GS RTK
Mission Settings |
Set To |
| Height | 260-400 ft (80-120 m) |
| Speed | Max speed allowable |
| Shooting Mode | Distance interval shooting |
| Finish | Return to Home |
| Altitude Optimization | Off |
| Relative Altitude | 0 |
Advanced Settings |
Set To |
| Horizontal and Vertical Overlapping Rate | ~75% |
| Margin | Manual - 0 |
Camera Settings |
Set to |
| Photo Ratio | 3:2 |
| White Balance | Set to conditions |
| Metering Mode | Average |
| Gimbal Angle | -90° |
| Shutter Priority | Enabled ~1000 |
| Distortion Correction | Disabled |
*For GSRTK App with RC Firmware v2.02.0614 - 9/21/23
I still can't do it!
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