The DJI Mission Planner lets you design waypoint missions for your DJI Mini 4 Pro directly in your browser. Missions are exported as KMZ files compatible with the DJI Fly app. No software installation required.
Before you begin:
- You need an active subscription to access the planner
- Use a desktop or laptop browser for the best experience
- Have your DJI Mini 4 Pro and RC controller ready for uploading missions
Creating a Manual Waypoint Mission
Manual waypoint missions let you define a precise flight path by placing individual waypoints on the map.
Navigate to your location
Use the search bar or scroll and zoom the map to find your flight area. Switch between map and satellite view using the layer control in the top-right corner.
Add waypoints
Click the Manual Waypoints tab, then click anywhere on the map to place a waypoint. Each click adds a new waypoint connected to the previous one. Waypoints are numbered in flight order.
Set flight parameters
Select a waypoint and configure altitude, speed, gimbal angle, camera action, and hover time. See the Flight Parameters tab for details on each setting.
Review your mission
The waypoints panel shows a summary of all waypoints and total mission distance. Check that altitude and distance are within the DJI Mini 4 Pro’s operational limits.
Export the mission
Click Export KMZ to download your mission file to your computer, ready to load onto your controller.
Coverage Mapping Missions
Coverage mapping automatically generates a grid flight pattern to capture overlapping images of an area — ideal for photogrammetry, mapping, and inspection.
Draw your survey area
Click the Coverage Mapping tab, then click on the map to draw your survey boundary. Click each corner point, then close the polygon by clicking the first point or using the Close Area button.
Set coverage parameters
- Altitude — flying height determines ground resolution and area per image
- Speed — slower speeds improve image quality in windy conditions
- Front overlap — recommended minimum 75% for photogrammetry
- Side overlap — recommended minimum 65% for photogrammetry
- Flight angle — direction of the grid lines in degrees
Generate and review the grid
The planner calculates the flight lines needed to cover your area with the specified overlap. Review total waypoints, estimated flight time, and coverage area in the summary panel.
Export the mission
Click Export KMZ to download your coverage mission file.
Flight Parameters
Understanding each parameter helps you plan safer, more effective missions.
Height above the takeoff point. Maximum 120m in most Australian regions. Lower = higher resolution imagery. Typical mapping altitude: 50–100m.
Flight speed between waypoints. Max ~10 m/s for DJI Mini 4 Pro. Slower (2–4 m/s) gives sharper images; faster reduces flight time.
0° = horizontal (facade inspection), -45° = oblique (3D modelling), -90° = straight down (mapping).
How long the drone pauses at a waypoint. Useful in windy conditions to let the drone stabilise before capturing an image.
Camera Actions
- Take photo — triggers a single photo at the waypoint
- Start recording — begins video recording at the waypoint
- Stop recording — stops video recording at the waypoint
- None — no camera action; drone passes through the waypoint
Loading a Mission onto Your DJI Controller
Once you have exported your KMZ file, follow these steps to load it onto your DJI RC controller.
Transfer the KMZ file to your controller
Connect your DJI RC controller to your computer via USB. Copy your KMZ file to both locations:
DJI_STORAGE/WAYPOINT/your-mission.kmzSD_CARD/WAYPOINT/your-mission.kmzThe mission must exist in both locations for the DJI Fly app to recognise it.
Open the mission in DJI Fly
- Power on your DJI Mini 4 Pro and RC controller
- Open the DJI Fly app
- Tap the Waypoint icon on the fly screen
- Your saved missions will appear — tap your mission to load it
Review and fly
- Review the mission path on the map in DJI Fly
- Confirm altitude, speed, and camera settings
- Ensure you have sufficient battery for the full mission
- Tap Start to begin the automated mission
Tips & Best Practices
- Plan missions in good weather — avoid flying in high winds or rain
- Keep missions within visual line of sight at all times
- Set your return-to-home altitude higher than any obstacles in the area
- Always start with a full battery — check estimated flight time before launching
- Test new missions in an open area before flying in complex environments
- In Australia, check casa.gov.au/drones for current regulations