Just a quick reminder - Flying any drone using litchi with no obstacle avoidance is no different to using Quickshots on the DJI Fly app - Take note of your surroundings - fly carefully just as you would using quickshots and the risk is exactly the same 😀
I think it works great. I have to say drone's with obstacle avoidance still crash as well lol this is all about how you fly etc, I would be comfortable using this app. Good Job Gavin 👍
They do indeed, DC rainmaker is a prime example, he tested the Mavic 3 which has full avoidance and it crashed, air 2s has no side sensors and can crash not to mention the next DJI mini will likely have avoidance sensors but not full so again same scenario.
Another reason I like Litchi is the ability to create a straight line waypoint mission and setting the heading mode in setups to user defined, and the gimbal pitch mode to disabled. Using this technique, you can fly a line path and pretty much accomplish a course lock, which for the life of me I've always wondered why this is not available on the DJI Fly app. Being able to not worry about the right stick to maintain speed and just focus on heading and gimbal pitch is a great thing.
That was like TapFly in GO4 right? Where you would click on the screen and then the drone would just head in that direction indefinitely, allowing you to gimble and rotate the drone as you wanted. I also cannot understand why DJI have not included that in the Fly app.
The Dynamic Home Point sold me! Very useful! Something ive noticed with my Air 2S is when it disconnects the drone turns about 15-20 degrees before raising to RTH altitude. I think it depends on which direction Home is because sometimes it turns further. I assume this is a safety feature for the sensors to check the area in the direction of Home. You guys noticed that?
A really well explained guide to Litchi - I bought it on the strength of this and like it a lot. Perhaps it's worth pointing out to viewers that running a battery down to less than 15% before landing is somewhat risky flying!
I like to be near home around 24%, and then use landing approach to burn battery and capture anything cinematic around the launch point. I got spooked in the desert though, because I kept pushing the limit and wanting to see a little more. RTH is a lifesaver.
I went up to 5,372 meters away with my mini 2 se and returned fine with almost 0%. The only problem they say is that running all power fron the battery it may decrease lifetime faster or even kill it
Great series on Litchi software. I would also say that Litchi is a pleasure to work with. Any time I've had questions for their support organization they've been very responsive and super helpful. Imagine that. And if you ask them about future plans they will generally give you an honest straightforward answer..."yes we plan to" or "no we don't have any plans to..." rather than a robotic "we have no information about that at this time" crap you get from another TLA company.
They have been brilliant throughout this process and always been happy to help and give me their plans and timeframes, glad you've enjoyed the series - last one I will cover waypoints and that should wrap up the series ! Hope you have had a good start to the year 🙂
@@GAVINHR Happy New Year. Hope all is well with and yours as well. Thanks. I look forward to it. Yes, I'm doing well. Just been busy doing other things so not much time for YT. It looks like you are off to a good start this year. Keep the great content coming.
I got the same impression from studying their replies to Litchi feedback on the Playstore. 1. No copy and paste replies. 2. They even replied to problems mentioned in high star rating reviews, like they read ALL reviews? 3. They take responsibility and give a straightforward answer. 4. They don't reply to every single review with some stupid "We glad you like us!" I've never seen such appropriate replies to product reviews. Sincerely, the new fanboy.
Really really informative tutorial. Thank you. I have just bought the mini 2 as my Hubsan Zino is now limited in where you can fly. Follow me and active track were features on the Zino, despite no obstacle collision and I never had any problems because I always kept the drone at a height that it couldn't crash into things. Mini 2 arrives today with the fly more combo. Can't wait to try it out and I will give the Litchi App a go. Would probably only use it to follow transmitter though
Hi Gavin I wonder are you covered with DJI Cover refresh if you crash your drone using the litchi app if you are covered it would be a brilliant app to use
Great information in this video. I have been using Litchi since 2016, and have had no problems what so ever. I mostly use the DJI app when flying FPV mode, but use Litchi for orbit and waypoints. It's a well tested and established alternative to the DJI Fly app. I like the feature of auto zooming the map, since it's a pain to have to take your hands off the sticks to pinch on the DJI map. Thanks for making a Litchi tutorial.. it's well done.
I always use litchi to fly my mini se. I have never had a problem. The app is feature-packed & I find it absolutely reliable. I am constantly walking when flying the drone so the Dynamic Home point for me is very useful and saves me having to manually do it as with the DJI app. Well worth the money spent I think
Fantastic video thanks for this, could you tell me if with this app and AEB you can take 5 bracketed photos? 3 just aint cutting it on the fly app, thank you! :D
Well done. Really good educational video. The dynamic homepoint justifies the price, if it works reliably. Apologies if you mentioned this but if you are flying with DYNAMIC homepoint, how does the RTH work if it loses connection to the controller. It cannot see the controller and therefore cannot return to it.
After about 5 minutes I was already convinced that Litchi is way better than DJI Fly app. Both apps are good, I see them both as complementary, DJI Fly comes free with the drone, and for Litchi you pay extra, for me worth every euro. Good review m8!
Hey Gaving. Great video!!! Question….it says to make sure you are using the latest DJI firmware. I really do not wanna upgrade to DJI 1.04 as you can not go backwards to an older firmware if you choose. Will this impact Litchi if I stick with 1.03???
@@GAVINHR Thanks much appreciated. Do you need to use the website to amend it to the Beta version? Or will the version downloaded from IoS or the App store work straigh off the bat? On Android it seems to state that Beta testing is full, although not on iOs as far as I can tell.....thanks in advance for any advice!
Great video, I am a new mini 2 owner and newb to flying drones. Question about Litchi, does it have geo restrictions that will block take off, limit flight etc.. like the DJI fly app?
Thanks. Like you I flew for about a year with my original Mini and then bought a Mini2 but with the delay in DJI releasing the sdk I have more or less forgotten the Litchi App features. Now that I can use Litchi again your video was the best explained of the several I watched to remind me of them.
I just got the Mini 2 SE. One thing you didn't show is that goggle icon. Can I fly my Mini 2 SE using my phone inserted into a set of VR goggles? Will the Litchi app split the viewing screen? If so that'd be great and would make me a buyer.
Great start of going through Litchi in detail I would like you to go through the way-point settings especially the heading modes - it seems as the Manual(UC) mode will allow you to rotate the drone as if flies along the way-point route. My thought is that as mini 2 does not have obstacle sensors - creating a route avoiding obstacles allows me to freely look around without any risk of running into something.
Gavin, thanks for making this video. I noticed you didn't show the actual RTH landing in either instance. Do you prefer to manually take over to complete this task at the end, is it a confidence thing? Second, can you confirm if Litchi does the RTH in real time battery reserve calculations like DJI fly, by this I mean if the drone understands it is at risk to return to home under battery given the distance it is (e.g. range test).
My apologies I completely thought I answered this one? Yes I always take over manual landing, I treat RTH as just that as safety feature and as soon as the drone is home I just manually land but I have excecuted a full RTH and performed fine - as for the second question yes just like the fly app it has low battery RTH - I show this on my full app review video based on your question which is why I thought I answered it.
Looks like I am going to have to get my head screwed back on for Litchi. I use to use Litchi way back on the Mavic and Phantom days. In generating a waypoint flight I remember that you can also see the altitude of each waypoint you have chosen to make sure you don't crash say into a hillside. And this is generating your flight at home on you home computer and when you open the litchi app the flight that you generated to shown, select the flight and fly. So looks like back to the books....
Hi could you do a video on waypoint setting please as I now have litchi where is the option to save photos to phone Thank you for your video in the past all been a great help for the mini 2 very much appreciated
VR mode disables FPV mode??? In other words... VR mode forces gimbal stabilization, the view remains in line with the horizon, you cannot visualize tilting left and right. That's not what I had in mind! Hopefully I'm missing something.
Many thanks for your very informative video. I know there is a setting for compass calibration, but I did not see an option to calibrate the IMU. Is there one for that?
Thanks for the video, it covered a lot. One question, is it part of the SDK for the voom control on a Mini 2 or it that part of the Fly app that will not be on the Litchi app? Or is it there and I just haven't found it yet?
Does the Litchi app allow you to turn off or at least turn down the constant controller beeping if you use the RTH function! I would buy it just for that!
Thank you very much for another great video! Just downloaded the Litchi app for my mini 1 and iPhone 11 and had a couple of questions. If you are using a created mission in waypoints what happens if you move the sticks? Are they just disconnected? Also, to regain manual control during the flight do you have to go back to FPV? Thanx Robert
I just started using Litchi on my Mini II and it works great. I experimented with Way Points and it was easy to setup a flight plan. I believe that once it is flying the sticks don't do anything...to go back to reglar FPV you push selector on the RC controller to sport mode and back to what ever mode you want and it will than be in FPV mode. It will go through the various Way Points and when it gets to the last one will hover in place at that elevation you choose for the Way Point so I use the method above to go to landing mode with left stick all the way down. I am not sure if you can also program it to auto land...still learning. But thus far it does a perfect job on Way Points and that was why I went with Litchi. By the way I am running it in the Android version on my Samsung S20 phone and also a Samsung Galaxy tab S7+.
@@RobertKarlBerta Thanx so much for getting back to me so promptly I really appreciate it as do I appreciate all the great videos you make. my best robert
My greatest concern is will DJI honour any warranty claim should your drone malfunction whilst using third party software. I have similar concerns for those with third party drone insurance. I feel it would be wise to check and read the small print before using these third party apps as there is potential risk for your drone malfunctioning and you being left high and dry with a claim.
Turn on uav airdata, you could see clearly the app and its version, so the encrypted Dat file you submit to claim surely have the app name which I think it will be difficult for dji to agree the claim.
Gary - I mentioned this at length in the video, I expect DJI will not cover you in this eventuality however a great number of other drone insurers do, for clarification using 3rd party apps are no more or less likely to result in any malfunction - as explained these apps use DJI's control points FROM DJI! These apps use DJI's commands so unless you are using smart tracking modes the app behaves just the same as the fly app.
Great video and safety test, well done!! my open questions are: 1. in the litchi app, the last item is keys...I have looked into that, but can't figure out what is means and how to use (Mini 2). ...My second question is to the followme in litchi...have noticed that although I am flying slowly, the video still looks a little jerky (no wind). Not sure how to handle this better and next I am very confused how to best set the follow me so that the drone either follows from the back, east, west, front.
Hey. that follow function will always be jerky. Its the software trying to track the subject. One solution I tried is to film in 60fps then slow down to 24fps or 30fps in editing. This MIGHT give you a few seconds of usable footage between “jerks”. It’s worked for me. It’s trial and error. But that jerkiness will always be there.
Im going to think about getting this Gavin ,sounds good so far but does it have exactly the same function like for example the yaw, pitch speed smoothness for cinematic mode , im assuming that with this app it would bypass the no fly zone right ,that be good just getting Lichi.
Hi Rick thanks for watching, those are missing however whatever you set them at in the DJI fly app are stored on the drone itself so anything you have set already will be the same if you used litchi. As for the second question B.bakker is correct the no fly zones are based on the drones GPS location and it's stored on the drone so this does not get round this sadly.
Hi, Nice video, my question : What happens, if I set Dynamic homepoint , I drive the car or bike the drone is followingme and the drone losts it´s signal ? Where will it return to home ? ( If I´m still driving car or bike and I move meters or hundred meters away from place, where was the signal lost until I notice it, or where I can safely stop. )
Again another great video Gavin. Very informative. Looking forward to the official release of the lichi app. With your videos, I will hit the ground running.
Thanks for your efforts in explaining all these updates. I have just a question that needs some clarification. I have purchased the Litchi and already activated my mini se but it's not connecting with the error of signal lost popping up. I tried to get the updated version of the Litchi but can't find it on Google play store. Please assist advise how I can get the update and connect with Litchi. App connects phone and controller but with this error the screen remains black. Appreciate your responses.
Hey mate, thank you for all that effort you put in here,just a question please ,i have an iphone and i got the Litchi app but no connection to the aircrft ,please help.Your Aussie fan Dimi.Thank you .
Hi there, so far the iOS version only supports the Mavic mini / Mavic air 2 with support for the others that share the fly app due around the end of March
I just got a mini2 as my first 'real' drone after stealing my son's toy drone a few too many times. However, I can't get the DJI Fly App to work with my Android phone (and I tried your other video) no matter what. I was thinking I'd just return the drone (to Costco), but, having found this, would litchi be a good alternative to the DJI Fly App for a beginner...anything I should be aware of or is missing (besides quickshots) if I go with Litchi instead? Or should I just return the Mini 2 while it is in the return window for Costco?
I had issues downloadi g as well, I did finally get it on my newest phone, I do like the drone, I would download the app and try it, if you don't care for it then return it
Android must... absolutely must be 64 bit operating system 32 bit will not work. Not the drone its your phone. There's apps to check your phone specs, download one and check it before you send the drone back because of a non capable device. Happy flying
Nice 1 Gav I've seen few vids about Litchie but still little apprehensive about using follow me jn the app with my Mini 2. Not sure if I'll download and have a go?
I noticed two things in particular during the tracking test. If you watch closely and even slow the video down, you'll see , the drone makes the exact movements the car does at geo locations. (as opposed to the Follow feature functionality) Also, the 2 moments the software Is cried none optimal conditions, The car was passing a square shaped object (the signs) And being as how we have the perspective of the drone you can see. When they come into proximity of each other. How it might throw off the Software.
Thanks for the video Gavin, it answer some of my previous questions. You are doing an amazing job discovering all these functionalities of Litchi. Also, I drop an idea for your future videos: combine Litchi missions and an open source photogrammetry software to create 3D models with the Mini 2.
@@frederickgordon6703 Yes it can.I have done it. With mission with 57 photos and Maps Made Easy I could create a kmz file and see it in Google Earth. Thank you for this video.
Hi, really interesting video, what software do you use for editing the footage, I presently use the one that comes with DJI mini package & its giving me a few issues that no one seems to be able to resolve so may try some other software. Thanks
Thanks. That was a great video. I like Litchi, I've had this app for years............. Problem is, I sell my older drones for a newer one every year. So I haven't been able to use the Litchi app very much. This year (2023), I decided to buy a Mini 2 just so that I can use the Litchi app.
I'd love to see a video of the waypoints feature, curious to see if once a mission is launched and en route, if it looses connection if it will complete the mission or return to home?! Love your content 👍
I don't know about the newer version of Litchi, but I used it several times for Waypoint missions with my Phantom 4 back in 2016 and 2017 and never once had an issue. The drone would complete the mission even after losing connection with the controller, which happened only occasionally on longer missions. I used Litchi with an Ipad back then, I don't think it makes a difference if using IOS or Android.
It returns to home. That might sound bad, but it's really just a reason to get the Mini 2 or similar for extended range. We are not even supposed to fly out of sight. If your Mini 2 loses connection, you are far out of sight. That only restricts activity that is way beyond the law.
Great video Gav. It's amazing what a little bit of software tuning can actually achieve. Pitty dji didn't want to do this themselves. So does it run its own app to fly or does it run alongside with the fly app ? As you mentioned about having the latest upto to date app and drone firmware to date. I've seen alot of people running older software as they are afraid of upgrading because of the recent updates from dji not being great. Keep up the good work Gav 👏
Hi Richard 😀 so yes it runs as its own app - but because a lot of the settings are actually saved on the drone any RTH / gimbal / FN buttons just remain as they are, basically meaning you could happily fly on the DJI fly app then switch to litchi to perform a shot using one of the smart modes and back again if needed - I would only advise one of them open at a time to avoid conflict, yes well the SDK's are based on the up to date firmware basically that is why it is important 👌 thanks for your support as always
Hi mate, beaut videos love your work. Just a question and I can’t seem to get a simple answer. My Mavic Mini, if I lose signal with the remote, will it RTH of continue the mission. Some people say one thing and others something else. Regards Wayne, Sydney Australia.
Hi Wayne, it will return to home if you lose connection during a waypoint mission this is because litchi constantly sends the commands to the drone as the waypoints don’t store on the drone directly Hope this helps :)
After seeing some to say avoid.. this is welcome because Gavin you are spot on.. you fly the drone, and should be aware of your surroundings. Even more important.. compared with other videos.. users need to be aware this is BETA. There is no reason not to use Litchi, its using your common sense of where you are flying thats important.
My idea behind my channel is I post videos which are hopefully clear and concise and give as much information possible in an unbiased way. My audience are adults and are perfectly capable of making their own decisions based on risk / reward so providing I'm doing my job properly the decision is firmly with the end user. Thanks for your support as always
I used to have a Phamtom 3 pro years ago, now I’m having a Mavic Mini 2, i remember was recommended not to have both app DJI and Litchi in the same device. Can we do that now?
Great video! Does Litchi with a Mini 2 support adjustable AEB settings? I just installed it and it looks like you can't change the settings for +/- EV or +/- 3 of shots. Any idea?
given the issues I'm having, with the DJI fly app not working since my phone upgraded to Android 12, does litchi allow me to check that I have the latest firmware on my drone and allow me to download any firmware updates to the drone ?
Hi Paul - Sadly not, firmware updates still come through the DJI Fly app - By the way, what issues are you having with the DJI Fly app? if you have a samsung device watching my latest video may solve your problem
@@GAVINHR it's a pixel 5. No issues at all with it when Android 11 was on there. Since the upgrade to Android 12 the app stopped working. Tried reinstalling from the website but app won't install. Searching through the forums it appears that there are a lot of people who have issues since there phones updated to Android 12, and its not older phones but reasonably new models as well.
Check out my latest video, I explain what to try, it is based around Samsung devices but it may work on the pixel 5 also, failing that you can always try update the app through my Google drive as it's stored there again if you check any of my app update videos you will see how to do it
@@GAVINHR You sir are a legend. Thank you so much for this video. I had started to think was never going to fly my drone again yet two quick messages from you and I am back in the air. Thank you so much for your video, and for replying to my comments and directing me to your other video .
Thanks for an informative piece. Litchi's home page states "Litchi is *not* yet compatible with: Mini 2, Mini SE, Air 2S, Mavic 3. We will add support for these drones as soon as DJI adds support for them in the DJI SDK." Is the Beta app available for general users and how do you get it? Thanks. (Mini 2 user on IOS)🤔
Hi Stephen, yes the website is not updated as the app is still in beta stage at the moment in time - sadly the beta whist it is available for anybody it is not yet available for iOS, I will be putting out a video on that today - DJI will release the iOS SDK at the end of march
A question if I might be allowed. The video record button was active right from the get-go. Am I to understand that recording mode is activated at take-off and not controlled by the Pilot as is the case with the fly app?
How can it make an RTH to the controller when the connection is lost ? Obviously the drone can't know where the controller is. Or may be it goes to the last known position of the controller ?
Hey buddy. Just got litchi. This the best video to learn from? Meaning have any features changed with this latest version of the app. Mini 2. Thanks man!
In the apple App store under the Litchi app it says it is not yet supported for the Mini 2. It says that they will add support for it as soon as DJI adds support for it in the DJI SDK. Guess I'll have to wait. Looks like a very good app from your video!
Yes that information they have not updated yet, as per the release of this SDK they now support it in beta mode with the full one coming in the next few days so keep your eyes peeled!
NOTE.. RTH when signal lost is NOT always the best choice.. I fly in Liverpool and may be at the side if a building which is 120m up RTH would crash it! I have it set as HOVER so I can move if required to ensure I can return manually...👍🏼
Hi Gavin , just bought the litchi app iOS for my iPhone 8 Plus . DJI fly app works fine but on the litchi app in follow mode it just flys off straight away away after I’ve pressed GO ? Do you know if my phone is compatible or any reason for this ? Thx Michael
I'm super new to this. I have a SD card installed into my drone and can't figure out how to see the pictures I've taken. Can I use the app to see them or do I have to use a computer
I just got the IOS version and did some testing with the follow mode using a Mini 2. Worked great and planning to make some cycling videos using that feature.
Good information Gavin 👍👍👍👍 I like the waypoints and using interpolate in options,makes things a bit more fluid and interesting with the camera with POI. Used it on the old mavic pro and loved it
@@GAVINHR maybe you will make a scenario when you will land the drone before finishing all way-points. For example: you have 8 points on 8KM. For sure you can't fly so much. So at the waypoints 3 and 5 you need to land. How will you resume the flight from the points 3 and 5 in a way that the recorded video to be like it was recorded in just one flight shooting? The 8KM distance was just an example to not receive a reply telling me to not land at point 3 or 5. When reaching point 3 maybe it can return home but for point 5 is needed to start from point 3. Sorry about my english, I hope you understand the idea.
Thanks for the video. The app does not fly the drone. What about waypoints, if you set a route and start it. If then the drone loses the signal from the remote control. Does it returns to home or complete the route?
Correct, I did say unless you are using any of the smart modes, as for waypoints / lost connection then because it is a failsafe then even if it is during a mission the RTH will override and the drone will come home
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Just a quick reminder - Flying any drone using litchi with no obstacle avoidance is no different to using Quickshots on the DJI Fly app - Take note of your surroundings - fly carefully just as you would using quickshots and the risk is exactly the same 😀
I think it works great. I have to say drone's with obstacle avoidance still crash as well lol this is all about how you fly etc, I would be comfortable using this app. Good Job Gavin 👍
Nice one mate, I'm in the middle of putting something similar together, any ideas on what the keys are about
They do indeed, DC rainmaker is a prime example, he tested the Mavic 3 which has full avoidance and it crashed, air 2s has no side sensors and can crash not to mention the next DJI mini will likely have avoidance sensors but not full so again same scenario.
Those are for the FN button Martin :)
@@GAVINHR , ok I'll investigate further as I think that's just behaving the same as in the fly app at the moment
Another reason I like Litchi is the ability to create a straight line waypoint mission and setting the heading mode in setups to user defined, and the gimbal pitch mode to disabled. Using this technique, you can fly a line path and pretty much accomplish a course lock, which for the life of me I've always wondered why this is not available on the DJI Fly app. Being able to not worry about the right stick to maintain speed and just focus on heading and gimbal pitch is a great thing.
That was like TapFly in GO4 right? Where you would click on the screen and then the drone would just head in that direction indefinitely, allowing you to gimble and rotate the drone as you wanted. I also cannot understand why DJI have not included that in the Fly app.
Can you set the speed to very slow flying?
Even the old Hubsan zino app have the waypoint capability
Been using the Litchi app for a few weeks and it's transformed my Mavic Mini the extra features available are great ...
Brilliant news! Thanks for watching
The Dynamic Home Point sold me! Very useful!
Something ive noticed with my Air 2S is when it disconnects the drone turns about 15-20 degrees before raising to RTH altitude. I think it depends on which direction Home is because sometimes it turns further. I assume this is a safety feature for the sensors to check the area in the direction of Home. You guys noticed that?
Just got it because of this post. Thanks. Was worth it just to get follow mode on my mini 2.
A really well explained guide to Litchi - I bought it on the strength of this and like it a lot. Perhaps it's worth pointing out to viewers that running a battery down to less than 15% before landing is somewhat risky flying!
I like to be near home around 24%, and then use landing approach to burn battery and capture anything cinematic around the launch point. I got spooked in the desert though, because I kept pushing the limit and wanting to see a little more. RTH is a lifesaver.
I went up to 5,372 meters away with my mini 2 se and returned fine with almost 0%. The only problem they say is that running all power fron the battery it may decrease lifetime faster or even kill it
This has so drastically changed my business! I can click away on my computer and the day I go out there; I can just press "play" and away it goes!
❤️ love to hear things like this!
Great series on Litchi software. I would also say that Litchi is a pleasure to work with. Any time I've had questions for their support organization they've been very responsive and super helpful. Imagine that. And if you ask them about future plans they will generally give you an honest straightforward answer..."yes we plan to" or "no we don't have any plans to..." rather than a robotic "we have no information about that at this time" crap you get from another TLA company.
They have been brilliant throughout this process and always been happy to help and give me their plans and timeframes, glad you've enjoyed the series - last one I will cover waypoints and that should wrap up the series ! Hope you have had a good start to the year 🙂
@@GAVINHR Happy New Year. Hope all is well with and yours as well. Thanks. I look forward to it. Yes, I'm doing well. Just been busy doing other things so not much time for YT. It looks like you are off to a good start this year. Keep the great content coming.
I got the same impression from studying their replies to Litchi feedback on the Playstore. 1. No copy and paste replies. 2. They even replied to problems mentioned in high star rating reviews, like they read ALL reviews? 3. They take responsibility and give a straightforward answer. 4. They don't reply to every single review with some stupid "We glad you like us!" I've never seen such appropriate replies to product reviews.
Sincerely, the new fanboy.
Hello Jet Martin
How can I contact litchi ??
Really really informative tutorial. Thank you. I have just bought the mini 2 as my Hubsan Zino is now limited in where you can fly. Follow me and active track were features on the Zino, despite no obstacle collision and I never had any problems because I always kept the drone at a height that it couldn't crash into things. Mini 2 arrives today with the fly more combo. Can't wait to try it out and I will give the Litchi App a go. Would probably only use it to follow transmitter though
Thank you for taking the time, patience and especially the passion to share your experiences with us. Be 7 * Gavin ! 👍
You're most welcome! Thank you for watching
Hi Gavin I wonder are you covered with DJI Cover refresh if you crash your drone using the litchi app if you are covered it would be a brilliant app to use
Does Litchi unlock Geo zones or have any restrictions of that sort?
Great information in this video. I have been using Litchi since 2016, and have had no problems what so ever. I mostly use the DJI app when flying FPV mode, but use Litchi for orbit and waypoints. It's a well tested and established alternative to the DJI Fly app. I like the feature of auto zooming the map, since it's a pain to have to take your hands off the sticks to pinch on the DJI map. Thanks for making a Litchi tutorial.. it's well done.
Thank you very kindly for the support, completely agree I have never had an issue with litchi at any stage and established as you rightly say
"I mostly use the DJI app when flying FPV mode"
Because it's better for FPV?
Does Litchi add lag or something?
Which "version" is it (latest update) ?
Thanks
Is there monthly subscription? Or just one time fee
I always use litchi to fly my mini se. I have never had a problem. The app is feature-packed & I find it absolutely reliable. I am constantly walking when flying the drone so the Dynamic Home point for me is very useful and saves me having to manually do it as with the DJI app. Well worth the money spent I think
I completely agree! Glad you're happy with it
Do you use the app on an android device? I am trying to determine if the functionality would vary based on OS.
@@joshuachavez9086 yes. Android
Do the contrast / sharpness / saturation settings work on video footage on your SE?
Fantastic video thanks for this, could you tell me if with this app and AEB you can take 5 bracketed photos? 3 just aint cutting it on the fly app, thank you! :D
Would have been good to have a clear breakdown of benefits of Litchi vs Dji Fly
This video made me question the point of this apps existence. The comments are far more informative lol.
Go watch all the other videos where I cover them in a series of videos. Or make your own
Well done. Really good educational video. The dynamic homepoint justifies the price, if it works reliably. Apologies if you mentioned this but if you are flying with DYNAMIC homepoint, how does the RTH work if it loses connection to the controller. It cannot see the controller and therefore cannot return to it.
The drone returns to the last dynamic home point it received.
Sorry cliff i missed this one, the previous answer is correct , G P thanks for that 🙂
After about 5 minutes I was already convinced that Litchi is way better than DJI Fly app. Both apps are good, I see them both as complementary, DJI Fly comes free with the drone, and for Litchi you pay extra, for me worth every euro. Good review m8!
Hey Gaving. Great video!!!
Question….it says to make sure you are using the latest DJI firmware. I really do not wanna upgrade to DJI 1.04 as you can not go backwards to an older firmware if you choose. Will this impact Litchi if I stick with 1.03???
No it will have no impact at all and you can continue on 01.03.0000 no problem at all
I wonder if my DJI cover will cover it still in a flyaway or accident .
Nope
Incorrect
Great video. In terms of installing Lichi and connecting to the Mini 2 - is it literally just a matter of downloading?
That is correct Eric!
@@GAVINHR Thanks much appreciated. Do you need to use the website to amend it to the Beta version? Or will the version downloaded from IoS or the App store work straigh off the bat? On Android it seems to state that Beta testing is full, although not on iOs as far as I can tell.....thanks in advance for any advice!
Hi there, yes both of them are out of beta now and the full versions are on the appropriate app / play store 🙂
Great video, I am a new mini 2 owner and newb to flying drones.
Question about Litchi, does it have geo restrictions that will block take off, limit flight etc.. like the DJI fly app?
Thanks. Like you I flew for about a year with my original Mini and then bought a Mini2 but with the delay in DJI releasing the sdk I have more or less forgotten the Litchi App features. Now that I can use Litchi again your video was the best explained of the several I watched to remind me of them.
You're more welcome ! Glad it was helpful
I just got the Mini 2 SE. One thing you didn't show is that goggle icon. Can I fly my Mini 2 SE using my phone inserted into a set of VR goggles? Will the Litchi app split the viewing screen? If so that'd be great and would make me a buyer.
Is there any way to zoom the camera in Litchi? I’m new to it, thus the reason I watched your video and gave it a thumbs up! Very good and informative!
Great start of going through Litchi in detail
I would like you to go through the way-point settings especially the heading modes - it seems as the Manual(UC) mode will allow you to rotate the drone as if flies along the way-point route. My thought is that as mini 2 does not have obstacle sensors - creating a route avoiding obstacles allows me to freely look around without any risk of running into something.
Yes waypoints will be my final video in the series
Fantastic video thank you so much. My question is is there a way you can record your voice explaining what your drone is doing while flying the drone.
Cheers for the upload. I just purchased the app and came across your tutorial.
Gavin, thanks for making this video. I noticed you didn't show the actual RTH landing in either instance. Do you prefer to manually take over to complete this task at the end, is it a confidence thing? Second, can you confirm if Litchi does the RTH in real time battery reserve calculations like DJI fly, by this I mean if the drone understands it is at risk to return to home under battery given the distance it is (e.g. range test).
Good question my friend
My apologies I completely thought I answered this one? Yes I always take over manual landing, I treat RTH as just that as safety feature and as soon as the drone is home I just manually land but I have excecuted a full RTH and performed fine - as for the second question yes just like the fly app it has low battery RTH - I show this on my full app review video based on your question which is why I thought I answered it.
@@GAVINHR I saw the low battery RTH when you went low (
Awesome vid! Made me comfortable with trying follow me mode.
Great video. I think the waypoint mode is amazing.
Looks like I am going to have to get my head screwed back on for Litchi. I use to use Litchi way back on the Mavic and Phantom days. In generating a waypoint flight I remember that you can also see the altitude of each waypoint you have chosen to make sure you don't crash say into a hillside. And this is generating your flight at home on you home computer and when you open the litchi app the flight that you generated to shown, select the flight and fly. So looks like back to the books....
Hi could you do a video on waypoint setting please
as I now have litchi where is the option to save photos to phone
Thank you for your video in the past all been a great help for the mini 2 very much appreciated
Can I use litchi to fly my drone regularly cause I bought a mini se and none of the dji apps work for me
VR mode disables FPV mode??? In other words... VR mode forces gimbal
stabilization, the view remains in line with the horizon, you cannot
visualize tilting left and right. That's not what I had in mind!
Hopefully I'm missing something.
Many thanks for your very informative video. I know there is a setting for compass calibration, but I did not see an option to calibrate the IMU. Is there one for that?
Thanks for the video, it covered a lot. One question, is it part of the SDK for the voom control on a Mini 2 or it that part of the Fly app that will not be on the Litchi app? Or is it there and I just haven't found it yet?
Damn! I knew I forgot something! Hold the FN button and scroll wheel and you can zoom in or out. Apologies for the oversight
@@GAVINHR Thank you.
Does the Litchi app allow you to turn off or at least turn down the constant controller beeping if you use the RTH function! I would buy it just for that!
I haven't had any problems with litchi on my mini se. I like this app
Cheers for making the video, explained a lot of features for me
Thank you very much for another great video! Just downloaded the Litchi app for my mini 1 and iPhone 11 and had a couple of questions. If you are using a created mission in waypoints what happens if you move the sticks? Are they just disconnected? Also, to regain manual control during the flight do you have to go back to FPV? Thanx Robert
I just started using Litchi on my Mini II and it works great. I experimented with Way Points and it was easy to setup a flight plan. I believe that once it is flying the sticks don't do anything...to go back to reglar FPV you push selector on the RC controller to sport mode and back to what ever mode you want and it will than be in FPV mode. It will go through the various Way Points and when it gets to the last one will hover in place at that elevation you choose for the Way Point so I use the method above to go to landing mode with left stick all the way down. I am not sure if you can also program it to auto land...still learning. But thus far it does a perfect job on Way Points and that was why I went with Litchi. By the way I am running it in the Android version on my Samsung S20 phone and also a Samsung Galaxy tab S7+.
@@RobertKarlBerta Thanx so much for getting back to me so promptly I really appreciate it as do I appreciate all the great videos you make. my best robert
My greatest concern is will DJI honour any warranty claim should your drone malfunction whilst using third party software. I have similar concerns for those with third party drone insurance. I feel it would be wise to check and read the small print before using these third party apps as there is potential risk for your drone malfunctioning and you being left high and dry with a claim.
Turn on uav airdata, you could see clearly the app and its version, so the encrypted Dat file you submit to claim surely have the app name which I think it will be difficult for dji to agree the claim.
Gary - I mentioned this at length in the video, I expect DJI will not cover you in this eventuality however a great number of other drone insurers do, for clarification using 3rd party apps are no more or less likely to result in any malfunction - as explained these apps use DJI's control points FROM DJI! These apps use DJI's commands so unless you are using smart tracking modes the app behaves just the same as the fly app.
Great video Gavin, as usual. I have Litchi for my Mavic Mini but have never used it so far. Time to give it a go I think. Cheers
Great video and safety test, well done!! my open questions are: 1. in the litchi app, the last item is keys...I have looked into that, but can't figure out what is means and how to use (Mini 2). ...My second question is to the followme in litchi...have noticed that although I am flying slowly, the video still looks a little jerky (no wind). Not sure how to handle this better and next I am very confused how to best set the follow me so that the drone either follows from the back, east, west, front.
Hey. that follow function will always be jerky. Its the software trying to track the subject. One solution I tried is to film in 60fps then slow down to 24fps or 30fps in editing. This MIGHT give you a few seconds of usable footage between “jerks”. It’s worked for me. It’s trial and error. But that jerkiness will always be there.
Im going to think about getting this Gavin ,sounds good so far but does it have exactly the same function like for example the yaw, pitch speed smoothness for cinematic mode , im assuming that with this app it would bypass the no fly zone right ,that be good just getting Lichi.
The no fy zone software is in the drone. so no luck here.
@@12vibaba oh ok
Hi Rick thanks for watching, those are missing however whatever you set them at in the DJI fly app are stored on the drone itself so anything you have set already will be the same if you used litchi.
As for the second question B.bakker is correct the no fly zones are based on the drones GPS location and it's stored on the drone so this does not get round this sadly.
@@GAVINHR Good to no THX
Hi, Nice video, my question : What happens, if I set Dynamic homepoint , I drive the car or bike the drone is followingme and the drone losts it´s signal ? Where will it return to home ? ( If I´m still driving car or bike and I move meters or hundred meters away from place, where was the signal lost until I notice it, or where I can safely stop. )
Again another great video Gavin. Very informative. Looking forward to the official release of the lichi app. With your videos, I will hit the ground running.
I certainly hope so! Thanks for watching ☺️
Hey thx for ur Video my Question is: did it also work for Mavic 3 Cine?
Sadly no litchi does not yet work with the mavic 3
Thanks for that. When using Litchi can you change alt and pan the drone like you can with the fly App?
Thanks for your efforts in explaining all these updates. I have just a question that needs some clarification.
I have purchased the Litchi and already activated my mini se but it's not connecting with the error of signal lost popping up. I tried to get the updated version of the Litchi but can't find it on Google play store. Please assist advise how I can get the update and connect with Litchi. App connects phone and controller but with this error the screen remains black. Appreciate your responses.
Hey mate, thank you for all that effort you put in here,just a question please ,i have an iphone and i got the Litchi app but no connection to the aircrft ,please help.Your Aussie fan Dimi.Thank you .
Hi there, so far the iOS version only supports the Mavic mini / Mavic air 2 with support for the others that share the fly app due around the end of March
Hi Great Video, have ever tried the rainbow app for the DJI Mini 2
Hello Gavin! Have you heard anything thing on when they will release iOS version
Thanks!!!
I just got a mini2 as my first 'real' drone after stealing my son's toy drone a few too many times. However, I can't get the DJI Fly App to work with my Android phone (and I tried your other video) no matter what. I was thinking I'd just return the drone (to Costco), but, having found this, would litchi be a good alternative to the DJI Fly App for a beginner...anything I should be aware of or is missing (besides quickshots) if I go with Litchi instead? Or should I just return the Mini 2 while it is in the return window for Costco?
I had issues downloadi g as well, I did finally get it on my newest phone, I do like the drone, I would download the app and try it, if you don't care for it then return it
Android must... absolutely must be 64 bit operating system 32 bit will not work. Not the drone its your phone. There's apps to check your phone specs, download one and check it before you send the drone back because of a non capable device. Happy flying
Nice 1 Gav I've seen few vids about Litchie but still little apprehensive about using follow me jn the app with my Mini 2. Not sure if I'll download and have a go?
If you are careful and aware of your surroundings and diligent it works absolutely perfectly
I noticed two things in particular during the tracking test. If you watch closely and even slow the video down, you'll see , the drone makes the exact movements the car does at geo locations. (as opposed to the Follow feature functionality) Also, the 2 moments the software Is cried none optimal conditions, The car was passing a square shaped object (the signs) And being as how we have the perspective of the drone you can see.
When they come into proximity of each other.
How it might throw off the Software.
Thanks for the video Gavin, it answer some of my previous questions. You are doing an amazing job discovering all these functionalities of Litchi. Also, I drop an idea for your future videos: combine Litchi missions and an open source photogrammetry software to create 3D models with the Mini 2.
That would be great if it can accomplish that
@@frederickgordon6703 Yes it can.I have done it. With mission with 57 photos and Maps Made Easy I could create a kmz file and see it in Google Earth. Thank you for this video.
@@rogeriotojeiro2884 thank you. Keep safe
Dronelink is better for doing this.
Yeah, but you need to buy then that app too 😅
Hi, really interesting video, what software do you use for editing the footage, I presently use the one that comes with DJI mini package & its giving me a few issues that no one seems to be able to resolve so may try some other software. Thanks
Hi there, do you use a pc / laptop? If so filmora is a really nice piece of software
Hi, I use a laptop, thanks for the info i'll check it out.@@GAVINHR
Thanks. That was a great video. I like Litchi, I've had this app for years............. Problem is, I sell my older drones for a newer one every year. So I haven't been able to use the Litchi app very much. This year (2023), I decided to buy a Mini 2 just so that I can use the Litchi app.
Highly recommended and a must have App
I may have missed it, can you set the RTH battery percentage? I seen it's at 15%. Can you set it to whatever you feel safe at? 15% is dangerous.
I'd love to see a video of the waypoints feature, curious to see if once a mission is launched and en route, if it looses connection if it will complete the mission or return to home?! Love your content 👍
I don't know about the newer version of Litchi, but I used it several times for Waypoint missions with my Phantom 4 back in 2016 and 2017 and never once had an issue. The drone would complete the mission even after losing connection with the controller, which happened only occasionally on longer missions. I used Litchi with an Ipad back then, I don't think it makes a difference if using IOS or Android.
It returns to home. That might sound bad, but it's really just a reason to get the Mini 2 or similar for extended range. We are not even supposed to fly out of sight. If your Mini 2 loses connection, you are far out of sight. That only restricts activity that is way beyond the law.
It returns home with mavic mini 1,2 ari 2 s ...
Sir, Please Guide How to display Latitude and longitude coordinates on screen while flying the drone in the Air. Drone : DJI MINI 3 PRO.
Brilliant video 😎
Activtrak always fails after a few seconds on my mini 2
Litchi should add access to photos and videos
Great video Gav. It's amazing what a little bit of software tuning can actually achieve. Pitty dji didn't want to do this themselves. So does it run its own app to fly or does it run alongside with the fly app ? As you mentioned about having the latest upto to date app and drone firmware to date. I've seen alot of people running older software as they are afraid of upgrading because of the recent updates from dji not being great. Keep up the good work Gav 👏
Hi Richard 😀 so yes it runs as its own app - but because a lot of the settings are actually saved on the drone any RTH / gimbal / FN buttons just remain as they are, basically meaning you could happily fly on the DJI fly app then switch to litchi to perform a shot using one of the smart modes and back again if needed - I would only advise one of them open at a time to avoid conflict, yes well the SDK's are based on the up to date firmware basically that is why it is important 👌 thanks for your support as always
Hi mate, beaut videos love your work. Just a question and I can’t seem to get a simple answer. My Mavic Mini, if I lose signal with the remote, will it RTH of continue the mission. Some people say one thing and others something else. Regards Wayne, Sydney Australia.
Hi Wayne, it will return to home if you lose connection during a waypoint mission this is because litchi constantly sends the commands to the drone as the waypoints don’t store on the drone directly
Hope this helps :)
Will this app work ok with the original Mavic Mini?
Fantastic easy to understand video. Looks familiar area your in. Looks like around the grove hill road area
After seeing some to say avoid.. this is welcome because Gavin you are spot on.. you fly the drone, and should be aware of your surroundings. Even more important.. compared with other videos.. users need to be aware this is BETA. There is no reason not to use Litchi, its using your common sense of where you are flying thats important.
My idea behind my channel is I post videos which are hopefully clear and concise and give as much information possible in an unbiased way. My audience are adults and are perfectly capable of making their own decisions based on risk / reward so providing I'm doing my job properly the decision is firmly with the end user. Thanks for your support as always
I used to have a Phamtom 3 pro years ago, now I’m having a Mavic Mini 2, i remember was recommended not to have both app DJI and Litchi in the same device. Can we do that now?
Nice one mate, I'm putting something similar together, any idea what the keys are about
If you would've slowed down a bit i wouldn't have had to repeat over and over to abdorb it al... which was very thorough indeed.
Thank you 😊
Great video! Does Litchi with a Mini 2 support adjustable AEB settings? I just installed it and it looks like you can't change the settings for +/- EV or +/- 3 of shots. Any idea?
This guy has it locked so it's possible.
@@GlobalDesignHD not sure what do you mean by locked?
given the issues I'm having, with the DJI fly app not working since my phone upgraded to Android 12, does litchi allow me to check that I have the latest firmware on my drone and allow me to download any firmware updates to the drone ?
Hi Paul - Sadly not, firmware updates still come through the DJI Fly app - By the way, what issues are you having with the DJI Fly app? if you have a samsung device watching my latest video may solve your problem
@@GAVINHR it's a pixel 5. No issues at all with it when Android 11 was on there. Since the upgrade to Android 12 the app stopped working. Tried reinstalling from the website but app won't install. Searching through the forums it appears that there are a lot of people who have issues since there phones updated to Android 12, and its not older phones but reasonably new models as well.
Check out my latest video, I explain what to try, it is based around Samsung devices but it may work on the pixel 5 also, failing that you can always try update the app through my Google drive as it's stored there again if you check any of my app update videos you will see how to do it
@@GAVINHR You sir are a legend. Thank you so much for this video. I had started to think was never going to fly my drone again yet two quick messages from you and I am back in the air. Thank you so much for your video, and for replying to my comments and directing me to your other video .
Outstanding!! Great Video and Good Info...👍😷
Thank you kindly
Thanks for an informative piece. Litchi's home page states "Litchi is *not* yet compatible with: Mini 2, Mini SE, Air 2S, Mavic 3. We will add support for these drones as soon as DJI adds support for them in the DJI SDK." Is the Beta app available for general users and how do you get it? Thanks. (Mini 2 user on IOS)🤔
Hi Stephen, yes the website is not updated as the app is still in beta stage at the moment in time - sadly the beta whist it is available for anybody it is not yet available for iOS, I will be putting out a video on that today - DJI will release the iOS SDK at the end of march
@@GAVINHR Thanks Gavin will keep my eyes open for that update.
A question if I might be allowed. The video record button was active right from the get-go. Am I to understand that recording mode is activated at take-off and not controlled by the Pilot as is the case with the fly app?
Yes it is a feature you can switch on or off within the autel app so exactly that it will auto record upon take off if you wish it to!
@@GAVINHR ok thanks
Gavin, great video! Love your channel. Any chance you will test out the FPV functionality of Litchi with the Mini 2?
It's something I can look into yes 🙂
Can you provide the link for lichi and the insurance you used??
How can it make an RTH to the controller when the connection is lost ? Obviously the drone can't know where the controller is. Or may be it goes to the last known position of the controller ?
Hey buddy. Just got litchi. This the best video to learn from? Meaning have any features changed with this latest version of the app. Mini 2. Thanks man!
Hi David! No most of the features are pretty much the same as this video so yes it should give you a great idea what to expect! Bargain wasn’t it!
@@GAVINHR sure was 11.99 us dollars. I had 2. Thanks buddy gonna watch ur video now. Appreciate u making this video
In the apple App store under the Litchi app it says it is not yet supported for the Mini 2. It says that they will add support for it as soon as DJI adds support for it in the DJI SDK. Guess I'll have to wait. Looks like a very good app from your video!
Yes that information they have not updated yet, as per the release of this SDK they now support it in beta mode with the full one coming in the next few days so keep your eyes peeled!
I intend to do alot of waypoint flying di for the price litchi looks like the way to go.
Maybe you can compare few third party apps like Litchi?
I can't get the DGI app to work so I so I paid for the other app can I fly on that alone?
Yep
NOTE.. RTH when signal lost is NOT always the best choice.. I fly in Liverpool and may be at the side if a building which is 120m up RTH would crash it! I have it set as HOVER so I can move if required to ensure I can return manually...👍🏼
yeah and what about flying indoors or under the trees and it wants to go to 40 meter😂
Yeah fair one Paul ! 👌 Of course it's all down to individual preference / circumstances, I imagine over the Mersey you would set it to RTH 🙂
Yeah that's not good haha
merci super explications j'ai découvert des choses que ne n'avait pas vu
Thank you for the awesome review of the software. Until now the whole thing was a mystery. Its seems clean and uncluttered. 👍
Great video. You don't mention the RAW format with the Mini 2. I wonder if set with the Fly app it will continue 🤔
Yes there is Raw my apologies :)
Top Notch content Gavz!! Thanks man..
Thanks Kevin, Its not for everybody of course but i wanted to give a full rundown for those that may want to purchase it. Hope you're well
@@GAVINHR No worries dude.. Thanks for the efforts. Doing well thanks, hope you are to. 👍
Does the soft ware work with the mini 2,here in the states?,,
No issue at all with litchi as long as you have the brains for it mate 👍
Hi Gavin , just bought the litchi app iOS for my iPhone 8 Plus . DJI fly app works fine but on the litchi app in follow mode it just flys off straight away away after I’ve pressed GO ?
Do you know if my phone is compatible or any reason for this ?
Thx Michael
I know a Hull accent when I hear one lol love the videos mate,I've had my mavic mini a few months now and still learning new tricks 👍
Great drone still in the right hands!
I'm super new to this. I have a SD card installed into my drone and can't figure out how to see the pictures I've taken. Can I use the app to see them or do I have to use a computer
What about getting an unlocking code in restricted areas?
I just got the IOS version and did some testing with the follow mode using a Mini 2. Worked great and planning to make some cycling videos using that feature.
Good information Gavin 👍👍👍👍
I like the waypoints and using interpolate in options,makes things a bit more fluid and interesting with the camera with POI.
Used it on the old mavic pro and loved it
Waypoints I'll cover next and should be a good one! Thanks for your feedback and watching as always
@@GAVINHR maybe you will make a scenario when you will land the drone before finishing all way-points.
For example: you have 8 points on 8KM. For sure you can't fly so much. So at the waypoints 3 and 5 you need to land. How will you resume the flight from the points 3 and 5 in a way that the recorded video to be like it was recorded in just one flight shooting?
The 8KM distance was just an example to not receive a reply telling me to not land at point 3 or 5.
When reaching point 3 maybe it can return home but for point 5 is needed to start from point 3.
Sorry about my english, I hope you understand the idea.
hello, I have beta mode and mini 2 ..but the gallery option is not coming and I'm not sure where the pics and videos are going. Any help please.
Thanks for the video. The app does not fly the drone.
What about waypoints, if you set a route and start it. If then the drone loses the signal from the remote control. Does it returns to home or complete the route?
Correct, I did say unless you are using any of the smart modes, as for waypoints / lost connection then because it is a failsafe then even if it is during a mission the RTH will override and the drone will come home
any idea when the update to use litchi on apple for mini2?