Mavic Pro 2 Tutorial
Honorato Overmyer
When starting the app for the first time after installation, you will need to be connected to Internet in order to register the app with DJI servers. Registration with DJI servers can be done without being connected to a DJI drone. The registration is done in the background, if the registration failed you will be notified with an error popup. Be aware that some Internet connections may have troubles connecting to DJI servers, in such a case make sure to try a different Internet connection (home wifi, mobile data connection, a friend's connection, public wifi, etc).
To connect using a cable (Mini, Air, Mavic, Phantom 3 Adv/Pro, Phantom 4 and Inspire series), follow these steps:
- Make sure no DJI-based apps (including DJI Fly, DJI Go and other third party apps) are running in the background. If there are any, close them
- If you have another app (such as DJI Fly or DJI Go) set as the default app to launch when you connect the remote controller, you will need to clear the defaults for that app: go to mobile device Settings - Apps - DJI Go (or other app name) - Clear Defaults. Some devices automatically set the app you start as default, so this step may have to be done every time you want to switch app (for example from DJI Fly to Litchi and vice versa)
- Start your drone and remote controller, and let them initialize for a few seconds
- Connect the remote controller to the mobile device. For Mavic drones, you can use either the bottom or side USB ports, however make sure to use only one port at once (if 2 cables are plugged in the remote controller, Litchi won't be able to connect)
- You will see a popup asking which app to start, select Litchi in the popup to initiate connection
To connect using Wi-Fi (Phantom 3 Standard/4K, Spark), follow these steps:
- Make sure no DJI-based apps (including DJI Go and other third party apps) are running in the background. If there are any, close them
- Force stop all DJI-based apps (including DJI Go and other third party apps). Please note step 1 is not enough. To force stop an app, go to your mobile device Settings - Apps - DJI Go (or other app name) - Force stop
- Start your drone and remote controller if you are using one, and let them initialize for a few seconds
- Connect to the Wi-Fi network of the drone
- Start Litchi
Whenever the drone flies autonomously, you can regain control instantly at any time using the remote controller's flight mode switch.
- For newer drone models (Mini 2, Air, Mavic, Phantom, Spark and Inspire series), toggle the flight mode switch from Normal/P to Sport mode in order to regain control. You may switch back to Normal/P mode afterwards.
- For Mavic Mini 1 and Mini SE, use the flight mode button in the top bar to switch from Normal/P to Sport mode in order to regain control. You may switch back to Normal/P mode afterwards. In addition, by default the RTH button on the remote controller can be used to pause an autonomous flight.
- For older drone models (Phantom 3, Inspire 1), toggle the flight mode switch from F to Normal/P mode in order to regain control. You may switch back to F mode afterwards.
The Simulator mode lets you try the Litchi flight modes without actually flying the drone in the real world. A connection to the drone is however still required.
Simulator mode can be enabled with a long press at the center of the top bar. The top bar's background color will change to purple to indicate that the drone is in Simulator mode.
Once enabled, you can fly the drone virtually, the rotors will not spin up when taking off.
Disable Simulator mode using a long press again at the center of the top bar. The drone must then be restarted if you wish to perform a real flight.
General camera settings as well as shooting modes (Single/HDR/Burst/AEB/Interval) can be adjusted after a tap on the camera settings icon under the shutter/record button.
An exposure info panel is also shown at the top of the video screen when connected to the aircraft.
To set the ISO/Shutter Speed/Aperture/Exposure Compensation, tap on the Camera Settings button, then "Exposure Settings".
By default exposure metering is in Average mode. Tap anywhere on the video preview to change to Spot metering mode at that location.
To go back to Average metering mode, tap again on the Spot metering icon and the icon will disappear.
Info If your camera supports adjustable focus, you first need to do a long press on the green square icon at the top left of the video preview to switch from Focus mode to Metering mode.
Optical/Digital zoom: For cameras which support optical or digital zoom but cannot be adjusted using the RC's right wheel: hold the RC's Fn/C2 button and use the left RC wheel to adjust the zoom.
Custom Function: It is also possible to control the zoom (optical or digital) using the custom functions "Zoom In" and "Zoom Out". Only for cameras which support zoom in the DJI firmware.
Litchi allows you to control Wi-Fi based drones (Spark, Phantom 3 Standard, Mavic Air/Pro) with a bluetooth controller when no DJI remote controller is connected.
If you are looking for a compatible bluetooth controller, we recommend the Mad Catz CTRL i for iOS.
Litchi will automatically recognize and accept input from a bluetooth controller after it is paired with your mobile device.
Litchi Vue lets you stream your drone's video feed to a second mobile device using a Wi-Fi connection.
The following video explains how to use Litchi Vue:
Follow these steps to setup Litchi Vue:
- Ensure both mobile devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (via a personal hotspot or external Wi-Fi router, Internet is NOT required)
- Connect the drone to the pilot's mobile device (device A) and start Litchi for DJI Drones
- On device A, tap on the share button at the top right corner of the video view, then select 'Litchi Vue'. The button will turn yellow indicating the device is now available for streaming
- Start the Litchi Vue app (download for Android or iOS) on the second mobile device (device B), you should then see the name of device A appear in the list of the available streams. Tap on it to connect
- The drone's video stream will now be displayed on both mobile devices. On device A, the share icon turns green indicating you are connected to device B
Within the Litchi Vue app, you can enable VR mode for better immersion.
Important Because Litchi Vue requires a Wi-Fi connection between the 2 devices, it is not compatible with Wi-Fi based aircraft models such as the P3 Standard and the P3 4K.
Waypoint mode lets you plan a path made of several waypoints that the drone can then fly autonomously.
Classic waypoint missions can be planned as well as advanced camera moves such as Selfies and Cable Cams.
Enter the Waypoint mode by pressing the Flight Mode icon at the top left of the Litchi screen. Select "Waypoint". You can then start editing missions.
To add a waypoint, tap anywhere on the map (make sure that the POI toggle is not on).
Info It is also possible to add a waypoint at the drone's current location when it is already flying using the custom function "Waypoint at Aircraft" which can be bound to one of the customizable remote controller buttons in the 'Keys' settings section.
To view the waypoint settings, tap the waypoint itself. To drag a waypoint, do a long press on the waypoint, then move it around.
To delete a waypoint, tap the waypoint to open its settings, then tap the minus icon at the top left corner of the waypoint settings window.
To insert a waypoint between two consecutive waypoints, tap the first waypoint of the two to open its settings, then tap the plus icon at the top left corner of the waypoint settings window. A waypoint will then be inserted between this waypoint and the next, it will be placed exactly in the middle of these two waypoints.
Important The 3D distance between consecutive waypoints must be between 0.6m and 1999m.
Actions are performed when the aircraft arrives at the waypoint. There are six different waypoint actions, three of which accept an additional parameter.
You can add up to 15 different actions for each waypoint.
Important Waypoint actions are ignored when the mission "Path Mode" is "Curved Turns" as the aircraft will not stop at waypoints then.
When adding a new POI, all waypoints which have no assigned POI will have their heading setting adjusted in order to target the new POI.
To drag a POI, do a long press on the POI, then move it around. This will automatically adjust the heading setting of the waypoints that are currently targetting the POI.
To view the POI settings, tap on the POI. You will be able to adjust the POI's altitude which is used for the "Focus POI" waypoint gimbal setting.
To delete a POI, while the POI settings window is displayed, tap on the top left corner trash icon. Deleting a POI will automatically reassign nearest POIs for waypoints which had the now-deleted POI in target.
Litchi can control the gimbal pitch automatically during the mission, as long as the aircraft is within range of the remote controller or if DJI's gimbal interpolation is enabled. To specify how the gimbal pitch should be controlled, each waypoint has a Gimbal Pitch setting which can be one of the following:
When you are done, lift your finger from the screen and a Batch waypoint settings window will appear, use it to set global settings for the waypoints that will be created from the drawn path.
In this window, you will find an additional setting, the "Waypoint Spacing" which is the minimum distance between the waypoints that will form the drawn path. Slide all the way to the left to select "Optimized" which will automatically determine the minimum amount of waypoints required to form the drawn path.