The DJI Mini 3 Just Got BETTER | DJI Mini 3 Photogrammetry

The DJI Mini 3 has finally received its long-awaited SDK support which now allows it to work with 3rd party software. Unleash the potential of this compact powerhouse for industries like aerial photogrammetry, agriculture, and more. Watch as we demonstrate the versatility of the DJI Mini 3, showcasing its first 3rd party app integration, and offering insights into the future of drone technology.

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:03 Mini 3 SDK Support
01:42 What you need to fly automated missions
02:42 Mission planning with Mini 3
05:11 Air2s Giveaway & Virtual Workshop Info
06:08 Automated data capture with Mini 3
07:57 Processed Mini 3 data review
11:19 Key takeaways
12:08 Outro

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[DylanGorman]

Wanted to add a note here for you all, you CAN use the RC with screen. Dronelink has a beta that you can download and install that works better than using an android phone/ tablet. Happy flying!

[maderightamerica]

I'm new to Photogrammetry. I joined your channel so I can learn from you. Thank you in advance for teaching those of us who want to master this skill.

[lucasdavis]

I really hope they are able to add the SDK support for the RC eventually, I just got my mini 3 pro with the RC. I wish I would have know this was coming out, I would bought the N1 instead.

[robinsonsharren]

Hi Dylan. Firstly, thank you for taking the initiative to teach us drone enthusiasts, Beginners and professionals alike, through your channel. I have been following as much as I can and have purchased what is within my budget to accomplish what I would like to learn before investing more once I feel comfortably satisfied with the features and their capabilities.

I have the Mini 3 and purchased the Dronelink basic $49.99 one time purchase program and have been following along with your tutorial to figure things out. I have faced a few challenges that hopefully you can assist me with understanding.

1. when creating a map plan, I am unable to change the gimbal pitch for that oblique capture you mentioned. The program states"This feature is only available for these plans: Elite | Starter | Growth | Enterprise. The cost to upgrade between plans that require a one-time payment is the price difference between the two plans"

2. I am unable to chose a grid pattern as the program states "This feature is only available for these plans: Elite | Starter | Growth | Enterprise. The cost to upgrade between plans that require a one-time payment is the price difference between the two plans"

3. Though you do not discuss this in this video, I tried to create a time-lapse with the waypoint option but the images did not show up on my SD card following the mission.

I hope you will be able to help me with pointers for this program as I would like to take my drone experience to a level where I may start a business with Photogrammetry in my hometown. There is significant growth in construction and surveillance taking place and I see a niche market opening up close to the end of this year. Thank you again for the great content and I look forward to your response.

[stephen]

I'm actually hoping for Litchi to developed some of the features that they offer on the mini and the earlier drones, particularly the FPV screen so I can use it with Google cardboard. Enjoy flying the P3P and Mini that way. It's also why I went with the RC-N1 over the built in screen.

[teesimpson]

Wow! I just bought a mini 3 to take on vacations versus taking my Air 3. Now I’m going to sign up for your seminar in Chicago.

[MWB_logic_reason_respect]

Are there cheaper alternatives to Drone Deploy? Any budget recommendations, please? Thanks!

[ChadB_nb]

Great video! As a Mini 3 owner and soon-to-be Part 107 pilot, I've been waiting for this. Thank you for the great information and demo!

[_AerialAce]

Hey Dude great video.

One thing, the £50/$50 plan is only available as a hobbyist which in terms of licensing means you cannot use it for commercial ventures (may just only be in the UK, I suspect it is the same for USA). As well as this the two options in the drop down you mention 'Grid / Oblique Angles' are not available in the $50 plan (It may have been, a few months ago).

I'm looking to get into the surveying/mapping/measuring with my newly acquired drone, especially as the UK right now is popping up houses like it's a game of monopoly. I believe it's a good time to get into the industry here in the UK. Do you have any tips to enter this domain, or is it all in the hustle; a case of sending out emails to property developers and calling land owners for business?

[Bags]

My mini 3 just arrived... been practicing my first real drone. To me it's perfect the only problem is I live halfway up a huge hill 2km . when I first start to fly 50m above me moving towards the summit I need to manually adjust my height so I don't catch the tree tops. Will the 3rd party software make adjustments while mapping out an area with different elevations. I am going to map out wood lots that access is restricted at the moment by vehicle due to a hurricane. This new software 👌 is the ticket. I am going to follow your prompt get your book and spend the 50 bucks. Thanks for the time and effort you put into your videos. People like myself who are learning are making less and bounds moving forward due to your generosity with your time and knowledge 💯 👌 Thankyou Aaron .

[dontbelazy]

Hey, I can do mapping with my mini 2 ???!!!!

[MrJohnnya]

Thank so much for all the content you make for the rest of us aspiring/active drone pilots!

[fritzstudios]

Brilliant, thanks Dylan. This helped me a lot playing with my Mini Se.

[RYVENANT]

Just now looking into mapping options (between this and Litchi mainly) for my Air 2S, this video helped! Thanks!!

[muazzamhafiy]

Is the point cloud feature locked/ disabled intentionally or is it because the drone lacks a LiDAR feature?

[quandaledingle]

The drone shots of drones taking drone shots is a nice touch

[typ]

DroneLink developing a new framework for their SDK from scratch. Currently, the framework is in beta and a simple task like mapping 300 images resulted in more than 10 crashes during my testing.

[david]

Very cool! I’m excited that we can finally use our Mini 3’s for this!

[Joe-wkow]

The only problem is if you bought the Mini 3 pro with the RC controller . As of now you have no way to install 3rd party apps. With 48mp I'm going to assume most pilots will use this little drone over the heavier drones that you can hear from the moon. Just watch out for those birds. I would love to see a demo with the 48mp setting and comparing it to like the Inspire 2. Even though the Inspire 3 is now out.

[charliemcguire]

Also… can you do regular photography and videos via waypoints with this app? Thanks!