Litchi app

sandman259 · Apr 24, 2016

Do you have to have a cellular iPad or tablet to use the waypoints or can you just cache the maps before hand?

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msinger · Apr 24, 2016

No. You can cache the map images beforehand.

sandman259 · Apr 24, 2016

Ok great thanks... Do you get notified about firmware updates for the bird and controller on the app or only when using the Dji go app?

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msinger · Apr 24, 2016

sandman259 said:
Do you get notified about firmware updates for the bird and controller on the app

No. And, you can only install them via the DJI GO app.

sandman259 · Apr 24, 2016

Ok so if I decide to download the litchi app and love it and only use it I will need to periodically still open up the Dji go app and check for updates? Sounds good thanks. Do you have/use the litchi app?

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msinger · Apr 24, 2016

You will need to use the DJI GO app to check for updates, install updates, do the various calibrations, and configure settings not available in Litchi. I have Litchi, but I usually use DJI GO.

bernek · Apr 24, 2016

msinger said:
No. You can cache the map images beforehand.

For how long do the maps cache is valid ? I did some caching 1-2 weeks ago and when I tried to fly there were no maps.

Quadcopterpilot · Apr 24, 2016

Or you could buy a Bluetooth GPS such as the Dual and then you would have GPS on your tablet

sandman259 · Apr 24, 2016

So would you say only use litchi to do waypoints and Dji go app for all other flying?

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Quadcopterpilot · Apr 24, 2016

No, not really.
You need to use DJIGO for setting certain parameters like camera, RTH, etc...and for updates.
Depending on your requirements and preference I use Litchi, Vertical and Autopilot for different reasons as some do things better or easier than others

sandman259 · Apr 24, 2016

Do you only have to buy it once if you want to install it on your iPad and iPhone?

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Quadcopterpilot · Apr 24, 2016

Yes, it is a small unit you can put in your pocket and install the app on as many devices as you want.

sandman259 · Apr 26, 2016

So I downloaded the litchi app and watched some YouTube videos. Now question, do you have to maintain connection with the bird the whole time or will it continue to do the waypoints even if it loses connection cause the waypoints are downloaded to the bird and it has gps?

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matti · Apr 26, 2016

sandman259 said:
do you have to maintain connection with the bird the whole time or will it continue to do the waypoints even if it loses connection cause the waypoints are downloaded to the bird and it has gps?

It will continue on its own (as long as the AC has good GPS data -- after that I guess it hovers and lands when the battery runs out? Anyone??)

Litchi online help and user-created PDF manuals are quite good. There is also Litchi Facebook and Google-groups.

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oh, and phantompilots.com has lots of educating pilot errors you should be aware of!! i.e. Make sure there are no trees etc between mission start and the waypoints in any 3D direction!

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ack · Apr 26, 2016

sandman259 said:
So I downloaded the litchi app and watched some YouTube videos. Now question, do you have to maintain connection with the bird the whole time or will it continue to do the waypoints even if it loses connection cause the waypoints are downloaded to the bird and it has gps?

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It will continue the whole mission.

ack · Apr 26, 2016

ack said:
It will continue the whole mission.

Look at my video:

sandman259 · Apr 26, 2016

Right on!! So I can basically send it out 2 miles as long as I have good battery and go inside my house and have a beer...lol..and come out and it will be waiting for me? That seems to good to be true[emoji848]

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sandman259 · Apr 26, 2016

ack said:
Look at my video:

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Just watched your video...that's pretty cool. Do you have it auto land when it's done or just hover and take over the controls?

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AL T · Apr 27, 2016

sandman259 said:
Right on!! So I can basically send it out 2 miles as long as I have good battery and go inside my house and have a beer...lol..and come out and it will be waiting for me? That seems to good to be true[emoji848]

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It's true. I've resorted to water. I get too brave for my own good with the suds and flying!

ack · Apr 28, 2016

sandman259 said:
Just watched your video...that's pretty cool. Do you have it auto land when it's done or just hover and take over the controls?

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Return to 1st point, then manually landing..