Waypoint lets you capture crisp images from a fixed route that you set in advance and then let the device fly automatically. Many DJI drones now support this function.

In this blog we explain how it works on DJI devices.

What can you use the Waypoint function for?

With the waypoint function you can set different viewing angles according to which the drone automatically flies a route. Waypoint missions can be saved so you can fly the same route multiple times. This is often used for a time-lapse video, documenting the progress of a construction project, or depicting a location at different times of the year.

• Fly the same route multiple times
• Determine a safe route in a difficult environment
• Capture fluid images without direct control of the drone

If you’re flying in a difficult environment with lots of obstacles, you can use Waypoint to calmly plan a safe route. Save the different angles with Waypoint so that the drone can capture fluid images without controls.

Waypoint is also suitable for beginners. With Waypoint, all you have to do is set the different perspectives and the drone will automatically perform a smooth flight. As a drone pilot, you don’t have to be able to fly fluently.

How do I create a Waypoint mission?

Follow the steps below:

• Click on the Waypoint button on the remote control, this is located on the left side of the remote control
• The Waypoint mission is started
• You can set different perspectives by pressing the C1 button on the back of the remote control or the plus sign on the screen
• All information is saved: the position of the camera, the altitude of the drone, the location of the drone, etc.
• Add multiple points from different perspectives to allow the drone to fly a route

Once you have set all the points, you can set various preferences.

Start and stop automatic recording

Open the menu by clicking on a waypoint. Click on the first waypoint and start recording from this point. Click on your last waypoint and automatically stop recording there.

Waypoint settings

Open the menu by clicking on the three dots on the right.

Here you can make the following settings:

• Airspeed
• Which camera you want to use if the drone has multiple cameras
• What the drone should do after completing the mission (hover, RTH, land, return to takeoff point)
• What the drone should do if signal is lost (hover, RTH, land, return to takeoff point)
• Waypoint mission starting point

Once you have everything set up the way you want, you can complete the Waypoint mission. You can adjust the different points and settings until you are happy with the end result. The recordings are automatically saved on the remote control.

How can you exit Waypoint?

After your mission is completed, you can press the Waypoint button to exit the Waypoint function. This is located on the left side of the remote control.

When you exit Waypoint, you have two options:

• Save and exit
• Exit without saving

You can save your waypoint mission if you want to fly the same route more often. For example, to create a time-lapse video of a construction project or capture a location at different times of the year. However, it is important that the drone starts from the same position.

If it is a one-time mission, you can complete without saving the mission.