Litchi for DJI Drones


Rating: 4.5	Downloads: 100,000+
Category: Photography	Offer by: VC Technology Ltd

Litchi for DJI Drones

Litchi for DJI Drones is a specialized photogrammetry application designed exclusively for the DJI ecosystem, including drones like the Mavic 3, Phantom 4, and Matrice series. It enables users to process aerial photographs into highly detailed 3D models, orthomosaics, point clouds, and survey-grade measurements directly from DJI drones or compatible devices, replacing traditional ground-based surveying methods.

The key value of Litchi for DJI Drones lies in its integration with familiar DJI hardware and flight controllers. It brings professional photogrammetry capabilities, enabling applications such as precise land surveying, infrastructure inspection, civil engineering projects, urban mapping, and quality control checks, directly to the pilot in the field via the DJI Fly app with enhanced precision and efficiency.

App Features

Standard Mapping Project Creation: Users start a project by defining flight parameters, selecting an area, and configuring camera settings before flying missions using DJI Pilot (Remote Controller). This structured approach ensures the collection of consistent and accurately georeferenced image data crucial for reliable map and 3D model generation directly from the Litchi for DJI Drones platform.
Multi-Drone Control & Stacking Plan Generation: Litchi for DJI Drones connects to DJI OM 6 handhelds or multiple DJI Mavic Enterprise, Phantom, or Matrice drones on a network. Users select a center motor drone, input camera model and lens details, and the software automatically calculates optimal hundreds of surrounding waypoints, assigning unique flight paths to each drone, significantly speeding up large-area survey collection compared to simpler aerial photography tools.
Advanced Modelling Engine & Integration: After importing flight data directly from the DJI Fly app or USB drive, Litchi for DJI Drones utilizes its own powerful engine (often combined with ContextCapture engine cloud resources on OGC compliant servers) to meticulously process stereo image pairs, reconstructing dense point clouds and textured meshes to create accurate 3D models and precise orthomosaics, all managed within the integrated software workflow.
Measurement & Demolition Tracking Tools: This feature allows users and inspectors to measure distances, perimeter, areas, volumes of stockpiles, building volumes (partial or total), and even obtain coordinates directly over assets on the generated models or orthomosaics. For example, quickly verifying if debris meets regulations or precisely calculating excavated volume after a demolition, directly in Litchi for DJI Drones using tools visible even on mobile devices.
Asset Importer & Enhancement Modules: Users can import CAD files, GIS shapefiles, laser scans (point clouds), LiDAR data, contours, and land classifications. The Land Cover tool segments images automatically to identify building footprints, roads, and vegetation, while ContextCapture Landmark allows aligning existing measured control points or known GPS markers from previous surveys to automatically densify ground control points within the mapped area, improving model accuracy, especially crucial for engineering projects using Litchi for DJI Drones.
Cloud Project Synchronization: Projects can be uploaded to a secure cloud service, enabling real-time collaboration. Progress is visible across devices, models can be processed in the cloud to handle large datasets more efficiently, and results are instantly downloaded back, allowing users using DJI Drones to access high-resolution final outputs, share via links, or export crucial data like CAD maps or geolocated point clouds for use back in their standard office software.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Native DJI Integration
High Precision
Professional 3D Output
Multi-Drone Capability

Cons:

Requires DJI Compatible Hardware
Learning Curve for Complex Tasks
Resource Intensive for Large Projects
Mobile App Limited Functions

Similar Apps

App Name	Highlights
Capture (DJI)	This app focuses primarily on high-resolution photography and video workflows. Known for its shutter & flight control and multiple view interface, it offers excellent photo management but lacks dedicated photogrammetry and 3D modeling exports found in Litchi for DJI Drones.
Pix4Dmapper Mobile	Another professional mobile photogrammetry app from Pix4D. It offers a more standalone iOS experience similar to Litchi for DJI Drones, but Litchi often integrates more smoothly with specific DJI enterprise solutions for scenarios like land surveying or infrastructure inspection.
Agisoft Metashape Professional (Beta Mobile)	Agisoft’s own mobile testing platform allows for basic processing like Litchi for DJI Drones. Known in desktop versions for high-quality modeling results across various platforms, it offers alternative processing engines for creation workflows depending on user needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What types of DJI drones is Litchi for DJI Drones compatible with?
A: Litchi for DJI Drones is compatible with a wide range of DJI drones including most Phantom, Mavic, and Matrice models as well as the DJI OM 6 series. Detailed compatibility lists are available on the official DJI and Litchi websites, under “System Compatibility“.

Q: Do I need special camera settings on my drone for Litchi for DJI Drones projects?
A: Yes, Litchi for DJI Drones typically recommends mapping with “A” mode, maximum overlap (e.g., ~80% photo overlap both vertically and horizontally) for optimal workflow quality. Adjusting camera parameters like resolution and ISO based on Litchi’s guidance ensures best results for your specific applications, like accurate topo surveying.

Q: Can Litchi for DJI Drones process images from non-DJI drones or cameras?
A: Litchi for DJI Drones leverages DJI flight and camera control integration heavily, along with standard metadata and formats (like DNG/RAW). While primarily designed for DJI hardware, compatibility with images from other cameras likely depends on factors like metadata availability and manual parameter uploading; check the latest support documentation for confirmed details if considering mixed setups.

Q: Is a strong internet connection required to use Litchi for DJI Drones effectively?
A: Basic operation like flight mission creation and viewing results locally does not require an internet connection. However, advanced features such as cloud project sharing, high-resolution model delivery, and “Cloud” processing capabilities likely depend on an active internet connection or mobile data to utilize fully. A stable connection is recommended for smooth functionality.

Q: What user skills are required to export usable data like maps or 3D models from Litchi for DJI Drones?
A: While the core Litchi app interfaces are designed to be user-friendly for beginners, exporting data such as orthomosaics, DXF files (for CAD/analytics), or OBJ point clouds/meshes requires understanding file formats and basic CAD/GIS software. Optional tools like ContextCapture Landmark can aid in aligning projects with existing data, and support resources often guide users through structuring their projects for final outputs useful in asset management.