How can I get Mini 3 or Mini 4 Pro to take photos along a flight path?

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Hi everyone,

Is there a way for the Mini 3 or Mini 4 Pro to fly a specific route and take photos at exact locations along that path? I’ve been trying to figure this out using way-points, but since I have an iPhone, there seem to be many problems with third-party apps to make this work. I haven’t bought either drone yet because I want to be sure I can do this without going for the more expensive models.

Ideally, I’d like to create a flight mission ahead of time with points set every 100m that I’ve already mapped out by walking to each location!

It feels more logical to have the drone automatically take photos without needing to stitch them together. I just need distinct photos, and I’m okay with just grabbing the frame where the drone is directly above each point if there’s a way to figure that out!

It’s really important that these photos are as close to the exact locations as possible, directly above, so just timing the photos won’t be helpful.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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I’m pretty sure the Mini 4 Pro is supported by the new SDK and the new Litchi app. I use DJI Flight Planner to create continuous photo mapping missions, which I then run through Litchi and WebODM for processing.

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Hey! I’ve been in your position, so I totally understand the frustration. Have you thought about trying Griddr? It’s not specifically a drone app, but it’s been super helpful for my ground photo mapping. I use it to set up grid points and composition guides to help me get those precise shots every 100m. While it won’t fly the drone for you, it could help you plan your shots and maintain consistency once you’re in the air. Might be worth a look while you sort out the drone details. I hope you find a solution that works!

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I might be missing the point, so I apologize if I am, but I just use: https://www.waypointmap.com/