DJI – Quick Reference Mission and Camera Settings

 


This article contains mobile-friendly settings tables for mapping mission planning with Propeller-supported DJI drones. 

Tip: Save these tables as images to your phone for quick reference in the field. 

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

 


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