Dear guys...
Why isn't there a mapping application for Mavic 3 Pro yet?
Thank you.

Because DJI think that if you want to do mapping, you should buy another drone (that costs twice as much).

Hi, djiuser_lqlT8OCbjMVH. Thank you for reaching out. For consumer drones, there is no mapping/photogrammetry function. The reason for this is that the surveying and mapping function has high requirements for the aircraft’s positioning system and camera lens. Currently, DJI Consumer drones cannot support such a professional function. If you need professional mapping requirements, recommend that they purchase a DJI Enterprise product (such as Matrice 300 RTK/Phantom 4 RTK). Thank you for your kind understanding.. Have a safe flight always!

DJI Gamora Posted at 9-22 19:38
Hi, djiuser_lqlT8OCbjMVH. Thank you for reaching out. For consumer drones, there is no mapping/photogrammetry function. The reason for this is that the surveying and mapping function has high requirements for the aircraft’s positioning system and camera lens. Currently, DJI Consumer drones cannot support such a professional function. If you need professional mapping requirements, recommend that they purchase a DJI Enterprise product (such as Matrice 300 RTK/Phantom 4 RTK). Thank you for your kind understanding.. Have a safe flight always!

With a statement like what you just made you knew someone was bound to call you out. So here it comes..

No, just no. If mapping requires high positioning systems then why is the Mavic 3 Enterprise RTK module an optional accessory? It maps/models perfectly fine without RTK/PPK corrections applied. For years DJI drones with only navigation grade GNSS and electronic shutters have mapped perfectly fine. The Mini 3 Pro still does since it has an SDK available. Your mapping recommendations are pretty ridiculous. Maybe people don't need professional mapping, what if they just need mapping? The two best suggestions from you are between an $18K setup and a P4 that is no longer sold. It has actually been illegal for DJI to sell for over a year now.

OP - Don't believe this D.J.lie from Gamora. We all know the real reason behind the SDK being oddly missing from the Mavic 3's. It's all about the money and DJI is trying to milk us for all they can.

Labroides Posted at 9-22 04:31
Because DJI think that if you want to do mapping, you should buy another drone (that costs twice as much).

Thank you so much

DJI Gamora Posted at 9-22 19:38
Hi, djiuser_lqlT8OCbjMVH. Thank you for reaching out. For consumer drones, there is no mapping/photogrammetry function. The reason for this is that the surveying and mapping function has high requirements for the aircraft’s positioning system and camera lens. Currently, DJI Consumer drones cannot support such a professional function. If you need professional mapping requirements, recommend that they purchase a DJI Enterprise product (such as Matrice 300 RTK/Phantom 4 RTK). Thank you for your kind understanding.. Have a safe flight always!

Currently, DJI Consumer drones cannot support such a professional function. If you need professional mapping requirements, ecommend that they purchase a DJI Enterprise product
That's just nonsense.

Thankyou for your kind understanding.
Having been involved in drone mapping before DJI released Enterprise models, I have a good understanding of what's actually involved and it's not what you said above.

Long before RTK/PPK GPS was available for drones, the Phantom 4 pro and Mavic 2 were the drones that professionals used for mapping.
The Mavic 3 pro would also be excellent if only DJI would allow it.
But DJI don't want users to map unless they buy your unnecessarily overpriced Enterprise models.
And for some bizarre reason, those overpriced enterprise models aren't anywhere near as useful for general photography or video!!

DJI policy is acting against the wishes of their customers.

DJI Gamora Posted at 9-22 19:38
Hi, djiuser_lqlT8OCbjMVH. Thank you for reaching out. For consumer drones, there is no mapping/photogrammetry function. The reason for this is that the surveying and mapping function has high requirements for the aircraft’s positioning system and camera lens. Currently, DJI Consumer drones cannot support such a professional function. If you need professional mapping requirements, recommend that they purchase a DJI Enterprise product (such as Matrice 300 RTK/Phantom 4 RTK). Thank you for your kind understanding.. Have a safe flight always!

So mini 3 pro is not consumer? As far as I know it has sdk support so it can be used for mapping and photogrammetry.  

These admins are clueless about this subject and are just piecing together word salads.


surveying and mapping function has high requirements for the aircraft’s positioning system - Totally false. You can strip out ALL positioning data from a group of images and still create a map with high relative accuracy. As long as you have proper overlap in the images. It's the same concept as stitching together a panorama photo and consumer drones handle this with ease. Nobody is buying this sorry explanation from DJI.

Hi, everyone. We appreciate your perspective and feedback. Consumer drones are often designed for recreational use and may lack the precision and specialized sensors required for detailed mapping and surveying.

The recommendation to consider DJI Enterprise products like the Matrice 300 RTK or Phantom 4 RTK was because Enterprise-grade drones are typically equipped with more advanced features, including precise positioning systems like Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) and specialized cameras with better optics for mapping and surveying applications. These drones are better suited for tasks that require high-accuracy data collection.

For individuals or organizations with professional mapping and surveying needs, investing in an enterprise-grade drone with the necessary capabilities is a sensible choice to ensure accurate and reliable results.

Thank you for sharing your insights and perspective on this matter. Your firsthand experience is valuable for anyone considering drone mapping and for the broader drone community. We will also take them as suggestions and forward them to our relevant team. Thank you for your continued support.

DJI Gamora Posted at 9-28 19:56
Hi, everyone. We appreciate your perspective and feedback. Consumer drones are often designed for recreational use and may lack the precision and specialized sensors required for detailed mapping and surveying.

The recommendation to consider DJI Enterprise products like the Matrice 300 RTK or Phantom 4 RTK was because Enterprise-grade drones are typically equipped with more advanced features, including precise positioning systems like Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) and specialized cameras with better optics for mapping and surveying applications. These drones are better suited for tasks that require high-accuracy data collection.

Thank you for sharing your insights and perspective on this matter. Your firsthand experience is valuable for anyone considering drone mapping and for the broader drone community.
However DJI has no interest at all in what you have to offer,
DJI has made the conscious choice to prevent users from using consumer drones for mapping and force anyone wanting to carry out mapping, to buy the overpriced enterprise models (that aren't capable of being used for regular photography or video as consumer models).

We will also take them as suggestions and forward them to our relevant team. Thank you for your continued support.
Give it a rest.
We've all heard this hundreds of times and nothing ever comes of it.
It would be better to just say nothing instead of insulting users again and again with this empty platitude.

DJI Gamora Posted at 9-28 19:56
Hi, everyone. We appreciate your perspective and feedback. Consumer drones are often designed for recreational use and may lack the precision and specialized sensors required for detailed mapping and surveying.

The recommendation to consider DJI Enterprise products like the Matrice 300 RTK or Phantom 4 RTK was because Enterprise-grade drones are typically equipped with more advanced features, including precise positioning systems like Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) and specialized cameras with better optics for mapping and surveying applications. These drones are better suited for tasks that require high-accuracy data collection.

thanks to the communication/marketing team for this wonderful reading.

Suppose you are going to do 3D mapping. In that case, I recommend using april tags VR markers.

johnethan Posted at 2-14 15:38
Suppose you are going to do 3D mapping. In that case, I recommend using april tags VR markers.

Can you say more?  What will VR markers bring to mapping?