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fansaabf4110
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Hi!I'm interested in the DJI Mavic Air supporting waypoint sfor automated missions. Will it be posible soon??



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2018-3-24
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River One
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yes we are all awaiting waypoints .. as advertised!!
2018-3-24
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River One Posted at 2018-3-24 02:58
yes we are all awaiting waypoints .. as advertised!!

We are also waiting DJI to release the SDK to Litchi to support the MA in the Litchi App.
2018-3-24
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Waypoints are a Pro model feature. I don’t think the Air will get them, or it would have it already. Where is it advertised as a feature?
2018-3-24
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Jeff7577 Posted at 2018-3-24 03:14
Waypoints are a Pro model feature. I don’t think the Air will get them, or it would have it already. Where is it advertised as a feature?

https://web.archive.org/web/2018 ... ndsite&from=nav
2018-3-24
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Jeff7577 Posted at 2018-3-24 03:14
Waypoints are a Pro model feature. I don’t think the Air will get them, or it would have it already. Where is it advertised as a feature?

It's not advertised any more. So I wouldn't buy one now with the expectancy it will be implemented later on.
2018-3-24
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search for same topic in forum. We wait for damn DJI SDK supporrt for Mavic Air, then we will get waypoints. but this is going so slow.... and every week they postpone it even later :/
2018-3-24
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Jeff7577
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Just because the SDK is coming out does not mean waypoints will be available for the Air. The SDK will be released as we get closer to the MP2 release as I’m sure they share many components and the SDK is being developed for both of them.

You will probably need to do waypoints like the Spark where the remote must always be connected as the software is flying the mission. It never gets loaded to the AC.

Of course I could be wrong and hope I am, but DJI has not had waypoint missions on anything without Pro in the name.
2018-3-24
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Jeff7577 Posted at 2018-3-24 04:12
Just because the SDK is coming out does not mean waypoints will be available for the Air. The SDK will be released as we get closer to the MP2 release as I’m sure they share many components and the SDK is being developed for both of them.

You will probably need to do waypoints like the Spark where the remote must always be connected as the software is flying the mission. It never gets loaded to the AC.

The spark has limited flight time/range so does not make sense to have autonomous mission capabilty. The air is closer in specs to the pro so waypoints via rc is an insult to air owners imo.
BTW it doesn't need to have pro in the name, my old P3 standard had proper waypoints.
2018-3-24
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Jeff7577 Posted at 2018-3-24 04:12
Just because the SDK is coming out does not mean waypoints will be available for the Air. The SDK will be released as we get closer to the MP2 release as I’m sure they share many components and the SDK is being developed for both of them.

You will probably need to do waypoints like the Spark where the remote must always be connected as the software is flying the mission. It never gets loaded to the AC.

I think you are right.
2018-3-24
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joe_gadget Posted at 2018-3-24 06:28
The spark has limited flight time/range so does not make sense to have autonomous mission capabilty. The air is closer in specs to the pro so waypoints via rc is an insult to air owners imo.
BTW it doesn't need to have pro in the name, my old P3 standard had proper waypoints.

The early phantoms were made in an era when DJI had just 1 consumer line.
Now they 'need' to diversify their products so owners are tempted to upgrade to a more 'pro' model.
Just like al lot of the tech companies are doing.
2018-3-24
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fans0634751c
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I am interested in using my Mavic Air for mapping and surveying. I NEED WAYPOINTS.. Does anyone know of a workaround?

Thanks.
2018-3-24
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A.P.J.
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Yep! Me too! I need waypoints for survey but not planning to buy P4P or P4A.
2018-3-25
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The request has been forwarded, thank you for your suggestion.
2018-3-25
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I think they will add it because it was advertised as having this feature and many of us bought it knowing it was part of the product offering:

https://dronedj.com/2018/02/01/dji-removes-waypoints-mavic-air/
2018-3-26
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QuadKid Posted at 2018-3-24 03:13
We are also waiting DJI to release the SDK to Litchi to support the MA in the Litchi App.

We are also waiting for DJI to release the Mavic Pro II
2018-3-27
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Jeff7577 Posted at 2018-3-24 04:12
Just because the SDK is coming out does not mean waypoints will be available for the Air. The SDK will be released as we get closer to the MP2 release as I’m sure they share many components and the SDK is being developed for both of them.

You will probably need to do waypoints like the Spark where the remote must always be connected as the software is flying the mission. It never gets loaded to the AC.

I have a phantom 3 Advanced.... no "Pro" in the name and it supports waypoints.
2018-3-27
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Jeff7577 Posted at 2018-3-24 04:12
Just because the SDK is coming out does not mean waypoints will be available for the Air. The SDK will be released as we get closer to the MP2 release as I’m sure they share many components and the SDK is being developed for both of them.

You will probably need to do waypoints like the Spark where the remote must always be connected as the software is flying the mission. It never gets loaded to the AC.

The SDK is for Litchi app to incorporate the Mavic Air into their platform. Once DJI releases it, Litchi will support the MA with all the features Litchi provides to the full line of DJI Drones including advanced mission planning (way points). Agreed it will probably not be available in the Go4 App (if it were going to be offered it would have been included in the latest FW update, no need for a Software Development Kit (SDK) to accomplish the added features ) as this is a marketing tool to sell the Pro & PP.
2018-3-27
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A.P.J.
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Guess what? The people from support said this.
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2018-4-3
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A.P.J.
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And this is the advertised page which has waypoints feature. DJI made a scam!
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2018-4-3
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djiuser_iTYmGJ1Ipw3c
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I guess we can all forget about Waypoints which is a real let down.
2018-4-3
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I Just flew my first Waypoints mission using litchi beta. It worked beautifully without any hitch. Ill download the video from the craft and post it promptly.
2018-4-17
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COMTHRE3 Posted at 2018-4-17 12:46
I Just flew my first Waypoints mission using litchi beta. It worked beautifully without any hitch. Ill download the video from the craft and post it promptly.

Can you confirm which aircraft?  looking forward to the video if its a Mavic Air....
2018-4-17
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Bill B
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He used the mavic air. There is a beta out for both litchi and autopilot. I have autopilot and love it.
2018-4-17
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The promised using Litch beta and the Mavic Air. enjoy, and sorry for the dark video
2018-4-17
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COMTHRE3 Posted at 2018-4-17 16:09
The promised video using Litch beta and the Mavic Air.  enjoy, and sorry for the dark video

Awesome, where did you d/load the Beta version? Looked in the App store (IOS) and Play Store (Android) as I use both platforms, can't find it?
2018-4-17
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QuadKid Posted at 2018-4-17 16:22
Awesome, where did you d/load the Beta version? Looked in the App store (IOS) and Play Store (Android) as I use both platforms, can't find it?

You’ll need to email them. Check their website for more info. Or google litchi beta
2018-4-17
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COMTHRE3 Posted at 2018-4-17 22:40
You’ll need to email them. Check their website for more info. Or google litchi beta

Thank you, much appreciated!
2018-4-18
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xfirf_
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As the SDK now supports waypoints will they be included into the dji go app too?
2018-4-18
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xfirf_ Posted at 2018-4-18 00:44
As the SDK now supports waypoints will they be included into the dji go app too?

I doesn't look like it, check post # 19
2018-4-18
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QuadKid Posted at 2018-4-18 00:53
I doesn't look like it, check post # 19

Well, from that mail it looks like waypoints were not intended for SDK too

Having it in litchi is fine anyway
2018-4-18
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Hestia Posted at 2018-4-18 01:32
Well, from that mail it looks like waypoints were not intended for SDK too

Having it in litchi is fine anyway

Yeah.
Litchi is using the DJI-SDK. So why shouldn´t it be possible to have it within the dji go app except that they do not want to add it.

I just tested the beta and it worked fine. I will try to get the Autopilot beta for testing too.
2018-4-18
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Jeff7577 Posted at 2018-3-24 03:14
Waypoints are a Pro model feature. I don’t think the Air will get them, or it would have it already. Where is it advertised as a feature?

I purchased MA because WP were advertised. When I received (I live overseas) one month later, it did not have it. Now they say, it will, but with unknown when.  
I suspect that when they see this page https://www.autelrobotics.com/evo/ will be the time. Otherwise Mavic Air will be death.
2018-4-18
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Gamanel Posted at 2018-4-18 04:11
I purchased MA because WP were advertised. When I received (I live overseas) one month later, it did not have it. Now they say, it will, but with unknown when.  
I suspect that when they see this page https://www.autelrobotics.com/evo/ will be the time. Otherwise Mavic Air will be death.

Litchi just added Mavic Air waypoints into their latest beta app ;)
2018-4-18
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I'd be afraid to use a beta app. I will wait until the real thing comes out, hopefully the DJI go app adds this feature in the next coming weeks.
2018-4-19
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Those in Europe that have done the false GPS hack will loose this with Litchi.
2018-4-19
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Triple BBB
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Drone Harmony also now supports the Mavic Air with waypoints. It is available in the Google Play Store as an unreleased (beta) application.  I flew 3 mapping missions with it today with no problems before the wind picked up.
2018-4-19
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taryana
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I just installed litchi beta and tried waypoint missions on my mavic air....it worked like a charm!!
2018-4-20
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Got my invite to the Litchi iOS beta this morning and have some routes planned for after work as well as some RTH and distance tests at 25mph.
2018-4-20
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I just did a 17 waypoint, 19000ft total distance test. I lost complete signal for 5 minutes but the drone completed its mission and returned home.  Fantastic job Litchi!
2018-4-20
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