Dragon7...this is an excellent video...I don't know how many times I have referred to it over the last several months. Would like to offer a suggestion thatI learned this the hard way... launch the drone manually and hover it at about 30 feet then set your focus. After that just hit the start button to automatically load the mission to the drone and off it goes!
I always recommend taking off first and getting to altitude before starting the mission. Otherwise the drone will fly in a direct line from where you are to the starting position without any thought of what is around. If you have planned your flight well you should be right under the starting position but better to be safe than sorry.
Not sure if you still see this.??Once you have edited the mission in batch tool to use RTGIf you now save the mission, does it remember the RTG update.?or do you have do re-do next time you want to fly that same missionGreat explanation, clear and concise, no waffle... Good job... Thanks
It didn't save the RTG after I flew a mission but returned to the default, HOME, and next time I flew the same mission I found my new Obsidion P4 in a tree. Luckily, I hit the reverse on the stick and backed out before tangling up in tree limbs. I flew home manually. I checked this feature again and found it to do the same thing, returning to default HOME, not RTG. So now, I make sure to check each mission before I take off.
thank you so much for posting this video, excellent tutorial. I have only had my Mavic a week but will try the waypoint using this method in Litchi this weekend
+Carl Young Nice to hear it was helpful. It's a great app, especially planning the waypoint missions. Be sure to add extra altitude as a buffer and also account for trees buildings. Happy flying!
This is a great video. I have been on the fence re: the usefulness of the Litchi app for my purposes, but this functionality has convinced me to get it.
+Dudley Warner Yes, great new feature plus so many others. I'll put out a video detailing the waypoint mission capabilities in a future video. Also, long press on live view screen to set to infinity focus is great too, especially a must have to focus properly at night. Nice to hear you liked the video. Happy flying!
Thanks for sharing this. I am considering getting Litchi to use with my Mavic and seeing easy to follow instruction videos like this make what is a very comprehensive software package easier to understand (if I’m being honest it’s the perceived complexity of the app that makes me a little hesitant 🤔.) This feature is going to be essential in the upcoming drone laws in the U.K. which propose a max altitude of 400 ft from the surface. I’ve subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing more of your videos. Thanks again and take care. Peter
+Edson Simão Jr That's a great question. I would go with the bigger screen, but both should work well with Litchi since they are higher performance versions. I use iPad mini 2 and it works fine. Happy flying!
Thanks! The locating devices I use are in this video and in the description: ruclips.net/video/P9i4LxiJfus/видео.html. I'll also be doing a video review on a GPS tracker to locate drones.
Valuable, thank you. However, when I plug in POI, they are not "adjusted" to the new ground settings and are they way off the mark in terms of camera/gimbal pitch.
Point to note Litchi as an Auto Record function in one of the settings so it begins to record as soon as the rotors start spinning which is a feature still lacking in the DJI App.
Thanks for the upload, really helpful! I might have missed it but can you actively change the angle of your camera during this way point mission? Thanks
Yes, you can change the angle (yaw) setting it in the Mission Settings. I selected Auto, so it will face towards the upcoming waypoint, but you can change it for manual control. If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe as I will have a very detailed video covering the full, waypoint mission capability. And ice to hear the video was helpful!
i guess it does not calculate the hieght of trees buildings ect around you does it or is there an app that can cacaulate the highest point of you surronding area
+Martin Justo Oh shoot, forgot to tap to focus. There isn't an action for autofocus but there is actually a great Litchi feature not currently in the DJI Go 4 app to set focus to infinity with a long press on the live view screen. It super helpful to focus properly at night. Happy flying!
Nice video....what kind of batteries are you using... how do you get a 44 min. mission.... I use Litchi all the time with my P3 Pro and P4...but limit my missions to around 21 mins. ...just wondering
I purchased the carry bag you've listed in the equipment. just out of curiosity. how do you organize/fit your mavic, since it seems rather short if you put the mavic standing upright. if you can, include an example photo...
Outstanding tutorial, Dragon7. My apologies if anyone else has asked - are there any issues with RTG if part of your flight plan takes you over water? Keep up the good work!
+Kevin Sebesky Thanks, nice to hear the video was helpful. Water is adjusted based on the height of the water's surface just like the ground. Happy flying!
Be sure and check for actual water level. I came very close to sending the bird for a swim due to a water level that was 30 ft higher than when google earth reported.
Very informative, thanks. A quick question. Can you set altitude values that are below your launch altitude? I'm keen to fly from my house, at the top of a hill and long valley, for a flight plan where the mavic flies down hill, descending within the valley before climbing back to me. Thanks.
Hi Dragon 7. Good video. I use Litchi a fair bit, but my mission hub does not have the elevation view selection button above the street view on the bottom right hand side of the screen. Did you have to load a plugin from Google Earth to get this?
I'm not sure if I'm answering your question correctly, but you would need internet access to be able to adjust the waypoint heights automatically, relative to ground height. You would also need internet access to first load any previously saved missions. Thanks for watching!
I now have the Litchi app and have flown several waypoint missions to gain practical experience. The Relative to Ground feature is really important to me since I am planning a mission that starts from a higher area, and flies to a progressively lower area at a beach and out to an island from there. The issue is that as the drone gets lower as it nears the water, it is flying over trees that are close to 90' tall. Regardless of where they are, they will still be 90' AGL. Once I set the altitude for Relative to Ground, the waypoints going toward the water show a progressive lowering. This seems misleading in that it would make more sense to show the original altitude followed by AGL. What Litchi is displaying must be the MSL. Can you provide any more explanation about this process that will help to better understand what is happening? Thanks.
+Dudley Warner I hope I'm understanding your question. Litchi adds ground height to the initial waypoint height all relative to the homepoint. If you wanted to account for object height, such as trees or building, you'll need to manually adjust the height.
Am I correct in the assumption you can program it all in mission hub if you use the Ground Elevation information under the Altitude tab. As and example if waypoint 1 is at take off and is 2m above sea level, you fly up a hill with constant gradient which lets say waypoint 2 is 34m above sea level. If you set waypoint 1 at 15m Altitude and waypoint 2 at 49m. Litchi will do a straight line altitude rise between the waypoints at 15m above ground level?
Yes, you can as you indicated. Mission Hub does have ground elevation information so the waypoint and POI altitudes for ground height can be manually adjusted instead of automatically when using the app.
According to another video I watched, the elevation data comes from Google Earth's data base. This doesn't really make sense, because according to Google Earth's data base the spot where you launched hadn't been leveled yet. As for the second part of my question concerning saving elevation vs. home I was wondering if you have to go into the settings each time you run the mission and change it from "Home" to "Elevation" or if it remembers the setting of "Elevation" for the next time you fly.
Eye On Detail, LLC From what I recall when I made this video, the elevation data was updated but not the imagery where I launched, which I believes explains the discrepancy you noticed. Regarding elevations, you should really refer to it as altitude, and if I’m understanding your question correctly, altitudes are all relative to your homepoint. So if my first waypoint is 20 feet, it will fly 20 up above your homepoint.
I checked the video and I did use the incorrect term. Let me restate my question. If you run a mission and change the setting from “home” to “ground” is this setting saved for future missions, or do you have to go into settings each time and change “home” to “ground”? As for calling elevation altitude, it's generally my understanding altitude is reserved for heights of objects above the ground and can be in MSL and AGL, not ground elevation whether relative to MSL or an arbitrary point such as the drone's "home".
How do I know if google earth gps coordinates are correct. I have flown my mavic and looked at the tracking on google earth and it was 100 yards off where i flew it? Yes the date of google earth was 2014 but really how can i trust it. Any help would be appreciated. thanks
That symbol/feature won't actually appear until you save and re-open the mission. It seems to be a bug, that should be fixed. Oh well. Nice to hear you liked the video. Happy flying!
I have saved and reopened a mission several times and this button still will not appear....do you think that they removed it? My google earth app will not give me the elevation / 3D detail that i see in your video. Perhaps because I am viewing on a MacBook?
+gilream In Mission Hub, that button may only appear if there's elevation data available for that area. I'm not sure if this, but seems to make sense. Try a different map area, and hopefully, it will appear. Please lmk
The area is at 1300 ft so quite a bit of tree covered hills and valleys. The Relative To Ground feature in the Litchi app works just as you demonstrated. However, if flying while using the relative to ground feature the drone were to dip down behind a hill and lose contact with the controller I'm not sure what would happen. So I flew my long Litchi mission from the highest hilltop on the farm and kept the drone in radio contact with the controller by programming all of the waypoints the same .
Thanks! Your videos have been most helpful in getting me up to speed with Litchi (which I got earlier this week). Is it a fair assumption that if you're flying missions in hilly areas or in areas with changing elevations, that you should always choose the above ground level (as it's now called) elevations for waypoints? Thank you!
At about 6:35 there is a beeping and you show on the screen that the sound is from a location device. What device do you use? I have considered getting one. Also, how do you switch between map view and camera view? I just got Litchi and am learning.
i have been using ardupilot mission planner for years with a fixed wing drone and that software can plan grid missions including terrain management. i have a mavic pro now and want to fly some grid missions in the mountains for search and rescue and am astonished how poor the selection of mission planning software is for that terrain environment. what litchi has done seems to be much better than others like hangar autopilot, drone deploy, etc.... do you know of any other mission planner tools (or techniques) that would support my dream of a fairly automated grid planned mission covering very uneven terrain? any inputs would be be very much appreciated.
i have been using ardupilot mission planner for years with a fixed wing drone and that software can plan grid missions including terrain management. i have a mavic pro now and want to fly some grid missions in the mountains for search and rescue and am astonished how poor the selection of mission planning software is for that terrain environment. what litchi has done seems to be much better than others like hangar autopilot, drone
Does it adjust between way points for ground height or is it just climbing to reach the right altitude for the next way point ? For example way point one on one hill way point 2 on the next hill nothing in between will it lower in the valley between the way points? Could it be a problem if the terrain rises to quickly between way points will you crash into the terrain?
You'll need to add a waypoint(s) for any highs/lows between waypoints. Virtual Litchi Mission planner may be a better option, ruclips.net/video/BuadYeD1Dbg/видео.html
Cool, about time they included this! Does the curve size setting also transfer to the vertical plane, as there didn't seem to be much of a transition at each waypoint when it started to change altitude? Nice job by the way!
+David Harper I've wondered about any curve in the vertical myself, and couldn't tell. May test and show it in a future videos. Nice to hear you liked the video. Happy flying!
I have to admit this seemed like a great new tool but I have changed my mind. (great vid though, thanks) It is much safer to use Google earth with it's 3d ability than to skip to this 2d tool. If your waypoints are too far apart you may miss intermediate high points and your bird will run into the hillside with this scheme. Better to use Google Earth to start and see if any of your flight intersects the surface. It isn't that much harder and your drone will thank you for it.
Yes, I completely agree, but if you didn't have a chance to pre-plan the flight using it, than this Litchi RTG feature would be handy but being aware of the intermediate high points. Happy flying!
Dragon7, how accurate is it do you believe? Will not bug you again, I would just like to know with folks who have used this how much do you trust it. thanks again, was a great video.
dhc6 float Sorry, I don't know the accuracy. I'd do a test run with a higher altitude first, then adjust down to a comfortable level. Hope that helps a bit.
Dragon7 -- Great Video - I used the Goggle Map way before -- but it was too much fiddling..! THis is Great --- HOWEVER .. I did not have internet at the flight location so I was not able to FLY it RTG ... if you discussed this I missed it .. bu know now..!! Thank You
you should be able to make the RTG adjustment in the field without internet service to your device. You are making adjustments to the mission stored in the app, not from the Litchi Mission Hub website
desertdude1 Yes, thanks for pointing that out. If any of your waypoints end up adjusted higher than your drone's max altitude setting, the drone may/will halt when it reaches that altitude.
What kind of bird are you flying ? Iv'e used Litchi for 5 years with my PA3 (No issues ) I fly FPV all the time also but.........Litchi is very glitchy with the Mavic Pro. Focus issues and Lag issues while flying FPV. I don't trust Litchi at all with the Magic. 5/12/18
Dragon7...this is an excellent video...I don't know how many times I have referred to it over the last several months. Would like to offer a suggestion thatI learned this the hard way... launch the drone manually and hover it at about 30 feet then set your focus. After that just hit the start button to automatically load the mission to the drone and off it goes!
I always recommend taking off first and getting to altitude before starting the mission. Otherwise the drone will fly in a direct line from where you are to the starting position without any thought of what is around.
If you have planned your flight well you should be right under the starting position but better to be safe than sorry.
Not sure if you still see this.??Once you have edited the mission in batch tool to use RTGIf you now save the mission, does it remember the RTG update.?or do you have do re-do next time you want to fly that same missionGreat explanation, clear and concise, no waffle... Good job... Thanks
Yes, it does save the RTG adjustment. Also, highly recommend this approach using Google Earth: ruclips.net/video/veOZIxP92zo/видео.html
Many Thanks... :)
It didn't save the RTG after I flew a mission but returned to the default, HOME, and next time I flew the same mission I found my new Obsidion P4 in a tree. Luckily, I hit the reverse on the stick and backed out before tangling up in tree limbs. I flew home manually. I checked this feature again and found it to do the same thing, returning to default HOME, not RTG. So now, I make sure to check each mission before I take off.
Great illustration how to bulk edit using the new above ground features!
thank you so much for posting this video, excellent tutorial. I have only had my Mavic a week but will try the waypoint using this method in Litchi this weekend
+Carl Young Nice to hear it was helpful. It's a great app, especially planning the waypoint missions. Be sure to add extra altitude as a buffer and also account for trees buildings. Happy flying!
brilliant so help full , wondered when flying from top of hill over to a valley and the back up again how it did it ,, so very helpfull
So nice to hear it was helpful! Happy flying!
This is a great video. I have been on the fence re: the usefulness of the Litchi app for my purposes, but this functionality has convinced me to get it.
+Dudley Warner Yes, great new feature plus so many others. I'll put out a video detailing the waypoint mission capabilities in a future video. Also, long press on live view screen to set to infinity focus is great too, especially a must have to focus properly at night. Nice to hear you liked the video. Happy flying!
Can you do video connecting Litchi app to the laptop along with a mobile phone?
Thanks for the tutorial. Can this 'relative to ground' function be used in wooded areas?
Shufiyan Shukur It’s only relative to the ground
How do we use this feature? on my screen there is no button to see the terrain in side view even.
Thanks for sharing this. I am considering getting Litchi to use with my Mavic and seeing easy to follow instruction videos like this make what is a very comprehensive software package easier to understand (if I’m being honest it’s the perceived complexity of the app that makes me a little hesitant 🤔.) This feature is going to be essential in the upcoming drone laws in the U.K. which propose a max altitude of 400 ft from the surface.
I’ve subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing more of your videos. Thanks again and take care. Peter
Awesome video! Please give me an advice, should I purchase this app for an Android (S7 Edge) or an iOS device (iPad mini 4)? Thanks in advance!
+Edson Simão Jr That's a great question. I would go with the bigger screen, but both should work well with Litchi since they are higher performance versions. I use iPad mini 2 and it works fine. Happy flying!
Very curious what "locating device" you have on your Mavic Pro? Great video; thanks!!
Thanks! The locating devices I use are in this video and in the description: ruclips.net/video/P9i4LxiJfus/видео.html. I'll also be doing a video review on a GPS tracker to locate drones.
Excellent video. Didn't know I had this feature and really glad I stumbled across your video!!!
Valuable, thank you. However, when I plug in POI, they are not "adjusted" to the new ground settings and are they way off the mark in terms of camera/gimbal pitch.
Tim Bennett You may need to click out and back into the Waypoint settings to see the change.
Point to note Litchi as an Auto Record function in one of the settings so it begins to record as soon as the rotors start spinning which is a feature still lacking in the DJI App.
Thanks for the upload, really helpful! I might have missed it but can you actively change the angle of your camera during this way point mission?
Thanks
Yes, you can change the angle (yaw) setting it in the Mission Settings. I selected Auto, so it will face towards the upcoming waypoint, but you can change it for manual control. If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe as I will have a very detailed video covering the full, waypoint mission capability. And ice to hear the video was helpful!
i guess it does not calculate the hieght of trees buildings ect around you does it or is there an app that can cacaulate the highest point of you surronding area
Thanks. Nice video. Is there a way or an action you can program to Autofocus, or do you have to do it manually? Your video is out of focus btw.
+Martin Justo Oh shoot, forgot to tap to focus. There isn't an action for autofocus but there is actually a great Litchi feature not currently in the DJI Go 4 app to set focus to infinity with a long press on the live view screen. It super helpful to focus properly at night. Happy flying!
Great! Thank you again
+Martin Justo Thanks, nice to hear it was helpful. Happy flying!
Very helpful video....will be referring to this again when I finally get around to doing my first waypoint mission. Thx! Subscribed.
sallutz Thanks, nice to hear it was helpful. Happy flying!
Nice video....what kind of batteries are you using... how do you get a 44 min. mission.... I use Litchi all the time with my P3 Pro and P4...but limit my missions to around 21 mins. ...just wondering
I may have drastically slowed down the speed of the drone, which changed the estimated time to such a high value.
I purchased the carry bag you've listed in the equipment. just out of curiosity. how do you organize/fit your mavic, since it seems rather short if you put the mavic standing upright. if you can, include an example photo...
Many Thanks!
+George Christidis Nice to hear it was helpful. Happy flying!
I've been wanting to test this myself, but here in indiana we don't have many hill areas
Outstanding tutorial, Dragon7. My apologies if anyone else has asked - are there any issues with RTG if part of your flight plan takes you over water?
Keep up the good work!
+Kevin Sebesky Thanks, nice to hear the video was helpful. Water is adjusted based on the height of the water's surface just like the ground. Happy flying!
Be sure and check for actual water level. I came very close to sending the bird for a swim due to a water level that was 30 ft higher than when google earth reported.
Very informative, thanks. A quick question. Can you set altitude values that are below your launch altitude? I'm keen to fly from my house, at the top of a hill and long valley, for a flight plan where the mavic flies down hill, descending within the valley before climbing back to me. Thanks.
+Chris McGeachin Yes, it will work just the same. Nice to hear the video was helpful.
Hi Dragon 7. Good video. I use Litchi a fair bit, but my mission hub does not have the elevation view selection button above the street view on the bottom right hand side of the screen. Did you have to load a plugin from Google Earth to get this?
Thanks, informative. Do you need internet access when launching a mission or are the previous recorded locations enough?
I'm not sure if I'm answering your question correctly, but you would need internet access to be able to adjust the waypoint heights automatically, relative to ground height. You would also need internet access to first load any previously saved missions. Thanks for watching!
Very well done, great explanation! Thank you!
Thanks, nice to hear it was helpful!
How does mavic adjust to height differences on way to next higher waypoint?
Using the technique shown in the video, the altitude for each waypoint is adjusted relative to the ground height map data.
I now have the Litchi app and have flown several waypoint missions to gain practical experience. The Relative to Ground feature is really important to me since I am planning a mission that starts from a higher area, and flies to a progressively lower area at a beach and out to an island from there. The issue is that as the drone gets lower as it nears the water, it is flying over trees that are close to 90' tall. Regardless of where they are, they will still be 90' AGL. Once I set the altitude for Relative to Ground, the waypoints going toward the water show a progressive lowering. This seems misleading in that it would make more sense to show the original altitude followed by AGL. What Litchi is displaying must be the MSL. Can you provide any more explanation about this process that will help to better understand what is happening? Thanks.
+Dudley Warner I hope I'm understanding your question. Litchi adds ground height to the initial waypoint height all relative to the homepoint. If you wanted to account for object height, such as trees or building, you'll need to manually adjust the height.
Am I correct in the assumption you can program it all in mission hub if you use the Ground Elevation information under the Altitude tab. As and example if waypoint 1 is at take off and is 2m above sea level, you fly up a hill with constant gradient which lets say waypoint 2 is 34m above sea level. If you set waypoint 1 at 15m Altitude and waypoint 2 at 49m. Litchi will do a straight line altitude rise between the waypoints at 15m above ground level?
Yes, you can as you indicated. Mission Hub does have ground elevation information so the waypoint and POI altitudes for ground height can be manually adjusted instead of automatically when using the app.
How does the app get its elevation data? Does the app save the elevation vs home setting for later missions?
Perhaps the elevation data is from Google Earth, but I don’t know for sure. The saved altitude for the waypoints is always relative to the homepoint.
According to another video I watched, the elevation data comes from Google Earth's data base. This doesn't really make sense, because according to Google Earth's data base the spot where you launched hadn't been leveled yet. As for the second part of my question concerning saving elevation vs. home I was wondering if you have to go into the settings each time you run the mission and change it from "Home" to "Elevation" or if it remembers the setting of "Elevation" for the next time you fly.
Eye On Detail, LLC From what I recall when I made this video, the elevation data was updated but not the imagery where I launched, which I believes explains the discrepancy you noticed. Regarding elevations, you should really refer to it as altitude, and if I’m understanding your question correctly, altitudes are all relative to your homepoint. So if my first waypoint is 20 feet, it will fly 20 up above your homepoint.
I checked the video and I did use the incorrect term. Let me restate my question. If you run a mission and change the setting from “home” to “ground” is this setting saved for future missions, or do you have to go into settings each time and change “home” to “ground”? As for calling elevation altitude, it's generally my understanding altitude is reserved for heights of objects above the ground and can be in MSL and AGL, not ground elevation whether relative to MSL or an arbitrary point such as the drone's "home".
How do I know if google earth gps coordinates are correct. I have flown my mavic and looked at the tracking on google earth and it was 100 yards off where i flew it? Yes the date of google earth was 2014 but really how can i trust it. Any help would be appreciated. thanks
Nice! But..... I dont have the symbol for 3d earth (over little man), can You help me?
That symbol/feature won't actually appear until you save and re-open the mission. It seems to be a bug, that should be fixed. Oh well. Nice to hear you liked the video. Happy flying!
I have saved and reopened a mission several times and this button still will not appear....do you think that they removed it? My google earth app will not give me the elevation / 3D detail that i see in your video. Perhaps because I am viewing on a MacBook?
+gilream In Mission Hub, that button may only appear if there's elevation data available for that area. I'm not sure if this, but seems to make sense. Try a different map area, and hopefully, it will appear. Please lmk
The area is at 1300 ft so quite a bit of tree covered hills and valleys. The Relative To Ground feature in the Litchi app works just as you demonstrated. However, if flying while using the relative to ground feature the drone were to dip down behind a hill and lose contact with the controller I'm not sure what would happen. So I flew my long Litchi mission from the highest hilltop on the farm and kept the drone in radio contact with the controller by programming all of the waypoints the same .
What is the Maximum Height Limit given by the Litichi App?
I know DJI GO is 500m. Wish to go higher.
Thanks! Your videos have been most helpful in getting me up to speed with Litchi (which I got earlier this week). Is it a fair assumption that if you're flying missions in hilly areas or in areas with changing elevations, that you should always choose the above ground level (as it's now called) elevations for waypoints? Thank you!
Does mavic 2 pro obstacle avoidance works with litchi waypoints?
Thanks in advance
As long as your on P Mode, OA will be on.
Thanks for a most helpful video; Litchi is a great app!
At about 6:35 there is a beeping and you show on the screen that the sound is from a location device. What device do you use? I have considered getting one. Also, how do you switch between map view and camera view? I just got Litchi and am learning.
The beeping is from a locator device attached to the drone. Here's a video showing it in more detail, ruclips.net/video/P9i4LxiJfus/видео.html
Thank You!! You Have Possibly Saved Me A Bunch Of Time, Not To Mention The Possible Loss Of My Beloved P4!!
Mark Adamson Consider this too. ruclips.net/video/veOZIxP92zo/видео.html
Very good video. I learned a lot. Also good questions and comments. Thanks for the info.
Hey John, that's nice to hear the video was helpful!
I have seen this setting but will it work for phantom 3 standard?
It should work for any supported drone as I believe it's not drone specific.
Is it possible to plan this type of mission on an S7 Samsung , using Litchie , I don't own a computer
Yes, absolute. Just a bit harder because the screen is smaller is all
@@D7dronetech thanks so much for replying.
Which FLIGHT MODE should I be in, to start WAYPOINT MISSIONS I am just learning the basics Thanks '-'
"on a Phantom 3 Advanced"
Is that going to be auto adjust on height, you started at 98 feet, that should maintain the heights 98 ft above ground?
eli imperio Yes, that is correct.
How does Litchi know the terrain level? Google?
+Steve McGavren It uses Google Maps terrain data.
OK so it has to be done online. Thanks. Valuable video.
i have been using ardupilot mission planner for years with a fixed wing drone and that software can plan grid missions including terrain management. i have a mavic pro now and want to fly some grid missions in the mountains for search and rescue and am astonished how poor the selection of mission planning software is for that terrain environment. what litchi has done seems to be much better than others like hangar autopilot, drone deploy, etc.... do you know of any other mission planner tools (or techniques) that would support my dream of a fairly automated grid planned mission covering very uneven terrain? any inputs would be be very much appreciated.
i have been using ardupilot mission planner for years with a fixed wing drone and that software can plan grid missions including terrain management. i have a mavic pro now and want to fly some grid missions in the mountains for search and rescue and am astonished how poor the selection of mission planning software is for that terrain environment. what litchi has done seems to be much better than others like hangar autopilot, drone
Timmy Lassie This might be of help: ruclips.net/video/mhSvIfBKlX8/видео.html
I noticed you waited until you were at the field to set the RTG values. Can this be done during the way point planning back at your house?
+rlachermeier You can adjust for RTG with the app, but not when using the mission hub.
Dragon7 I'm using a mini iPad 4. Don't know if that makes a difference. Will have to experiment next flight.
I think you can do it all in Mission Hub but not with RTG, just asked the question see above
Does it adjust between way points for ground height or is it just climbing to reach the right altitude for the next way point ? For example way point one on one hill way point 2 on the next hill nothing in between will it lower in the valley between the way points? Could it be a problem if the terrain rises to quickly between way points will you crash into the terrain?
You'll need to add a waypoint(s) for any highs/lows between waypoints. Virtual Litchi Mission planner may be a better option, ruclips.net/video/BuadYeD1Dbg/видео.html
Excellent tutorial. Thanks for the Help!!
Nice to here it was helpful. Happy flying!
Cool, about time they included this!
Does the curve size setting also transfer to the vertical plane, as there didn't seem to be much of a transition at each waypoint when it started to change altitude?
Nice job by the way!
+David Harper I've wondered about any curve in the vertical myself, and couldn't tell. May test and show it in a future videos. Nice to hear you liked the video. Happy flying!
I have to admit this seemed like a great new tool but I have changed my mind. (great vid though, thanks) It is much safer to use Google earth with it's 3d ability than to skip to this 2d tool. If your waypoints are too far apart you may miss intermediate high points and your bird will run into the hillside with this scheme. Better to use Google Earth to start and see if any of your flight intersects the surface. It isn't that much harder and your drone will thank you for it.
Yes, I completely agree, but if you didn't have a chance to pre-plan the flight using it, than this Litchi RTG feature would be handy but being aware of the intermediate high points. Happy flying!
How is the focus? I've Been having problems with waypoint missions.
+Budd B Make sure automatic focus is set on, or set focus to infinity (may be iOS feature).
Litchi for the win! Thanks - nice video.
Dragon7, how accurate is it do you believe? Will not bug you again, I would just like to know with folks who have used this how much do you trust it. thanks again, was a great video.
dhc6 float Sorry, I don't know the accuracy. I'd do a test run with a higher altitude first, then adjust down to a comfortable level. Hope that helps a bit.
Thank you .. so much easier with this help!
100% Useful! Thank you very much.
Thanks for sharing this Dragon7. I've usd Google Earth to program RTG and this new feature should be a lot less time consuming!
+Lou Hall Yes, so easy now. Nice to hear this video was helpful. Happy flying!
Excellent thanks.
Thanks for sharing
Bus Woods Thx, nice to know it was helpful.
Dragon7 -- Great Video - I used the Goggle Map way before -- but it was too much fiddling..! THis is Great --- HOWEVER .. I did not have internet at the flight location so I was not able to FLY it RTG ... if you discussed this I missed it .. bu know now..!!
Thank You
+Tom Raniere Nice to hear the video was helpful. Happy flying!
you should be able to make the RTG adjustment in the field without internet service to your device. You are making adjustments to the mission stored in the app, not from the Litchi Mission Hub website
I don't have the symbol above the little man
That symbol/feature won't actually appear until you save and re-open the mission. It seems to be a bug, that should be fixed.
Dragon7 I did several times and still nothing
+emonty999 Are you on a computer or tablet, as it would only work on a computer.
Dragon7 on a laptop
emonty999 Try opening a saved mission.
Don't you also have to make sure you have changed the max altitude height.
desertdude1 Yes, thanks for pointing that out. If any of your waypoints end up adjusted higher than your drone's max altitude setting, the drone may/will halt when it reaches that altitude.
What kind of bird are you flying ? Iv'e used Litchi for 5 years with my PA3 (No issues ) I fly FPV all the time also but.........Litchi is very glitchy with the Mavic Pro. Focus issues and Lag issues while flying FPV. I don't trust Litchi at all with the Magic. 5/12/18
Johnny J FLA
johnny J FLA Works great on Mavic Pro
Not on my magic pro.wont focus plus has a lag
What display device do you use. Mine is iPhone 6s
iPad mini
didnt know this thanks
love it :) thank you
Nice to hear that. Also, if you get a chance,please post your panorama here. Happy flying!
WOW!!!
It is a mini 2