Operation list of UgCS desktop and UgCS for DJI
Nr. | Step | Application in which the Step is performed | Notes |
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1 | Create route | UgCS desktop | To create, plan and calculate mission and routes, use UgCS desktop client. |
2 | Upload route | UgCS desktop | To upload the route to drone use UgCS desktop: • Select drone (start route automatic calculation) • Press “Upload” button Pay attention to the remote control mode: Phantom 3 (Professional, Advanced) – mode “F” Phantom 3 (Standard) - RC switch S1 down, Phantom 4, Phantom 4 PRO / ADV - mode “P”, Inspire 1, (Professional, Raw) - mode “F”, Inspire 2 - mode “P”, M600 / M600 Pro - mode “P”, M300 - mode “P”, M200 - mode “P”, M100 - mode “F”, A3, N3 - mode “P”, Mavic Pro, Mavic 2 - mode “P”, Spark - mode “P”. To stop a mission toggle RC switch from "F" to "P". To stop a Phantom 4 (PRO), mission toggle RC switch from "P" to "S" (Sport) mode. User should set new home point with caution (see Route settings: home location). A home location is valid if it is within 30m of: • initial take-off location • aircraft’s current location • remote controller’s current location as shown by RC GPS • mobile device’s current location NOTE: Route will not be uploaded if drone has completed the mission. In this case, send “Hold” or “Manual mode” command. |
3 | Auto – Launch route | UgCS desktop or UgCS for DJI | Use UgCS desktop or UgCS for DJI to launch route. Press “Auto mode” command in UgCS desktop or “Take-off” button in UgCS for DJI. After drone has finished the route, “Auto Mode” command will enable and the route can be repeated. NOTE: For Phantom 3 Standard, ensure RC throttle stick is not locked down! |
4 | Manual mode | UgCS desktop | Sets vehicle in manual mode, for example, to control vehicle with RC. This command interrupts mission and erases it from drone memory. New route can be uploaded. |
5 | Hold | UgCS desktop or UgCS for DJI | Puts mission on hold. If flown in Click & Go mode - stops the vehicle and clears current target point. NOTE: When drone is in ‘Hold’ mode, operator can move it via RC only along the current pass (only forward and backward of the route allowed). |
6 | Continue | UgCS desktop or UgCS for DJI | Continues mission from point where mission was put on hold. |
7 | Track mission | UgCS desktop or UgCS for DJI | • Use UgCS desktop to track vehicle’s telemetry data. • Use UgCS for DJI to control camera. • Use both applications to change control mode or failsafe command performance (return to home). |
8 | Take pictures or record video | UgCS desktop or UgCS for DJI | Use remote controller or dedicated buttons in UgCS for DJI application to make a shot or start/stop recording of video. NOTE: Minimal time interval between taking pictures is different for different DJI drones. If the time interval is too short, an error message will be displayed. |
9 | Take photo placemark | UgCS for DJI | If “Make a placemark on photo” is checked in UgCS for DJI Settings menu, use remote controller or dedicated buttons in UgCS for DJI application to make a photo placemark. |
10 | Configure camera | UgCS for DJI | The parameters of camera can be modified in „Camera settings”. |
11 | Land | UgCS desktop or UgCS for DJI | Phantom 3 and Inspire 1 support Land mission command in UgCS desktop. Use Return to Home command in UgCS for DJI. NOTE: Maneuver the aircraft during landing to avoid obstacles. |
12 | Click & Go | UgCS desktop or UgCS for DJI | Allows to interactively command the aircraft to fly to a location by clicking on the map. See 3.6 Click & Go section for more information. |
13 | Joystick | UgCS desktop (UgCS for DJI in future releases) | Control vehicle with joystick. |
14 | Return Home | UgCS desktop or UgCS for DJI | Allows to interactively command aircraft to fly to a home location. Maneuver the aircraft to avoid obstacles, when returning home. NOTE: If the vehicle is within 30m from Home position, it will land immediately. |
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