--- title: DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Series Flight Planning description: The basics of mission planning in the DJI Pilot App for Scanifly Modeling. --- [Skip to content](https://help.scanifly.com/dji-mavic-3-enterprise-series-flight-planning#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![SCANIFLY-LOGO-Color-2022.jpg\]](https://help.scanifly.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SCANIFLY-LOGO-Color-2022.jpg?height=40&name=SCANIFLY-LOGO-Color-2022.jpg) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations Hi, how can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://help.scanifly.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Drone FAQs](https://help.scanifly.com/drone-faqs?hsLang=en) 3. [Photo Acquisition](https://help.scanifly.com/drone-faqs?hsLang=en#photo-acquisition) # DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Series Flight Planning ## The basics of mission planning in the DJI Pilot App for Scanifly Modeling ### Link to Full Video Walkthrough [Link to Video on Loom](https://loom.com/share/31864065c21344b49bccf3e23e61b619) ### Key Steps **Step 1: Open the Scanifly App** [0:00](https://loom.com/share/31864065c21344b49bccf3e23e61b619?t=0) - Launch the DJI Pilot app on your device. - Navigate to the 'Flight Route' section. **Step 3: Define the Capture Area** [0:23](https://loom.com/share/31864065c21344b49bccf3e23e61b619?t=23) - Select 'Create a Route'. - Choose 'Area Route' for 2D and 3D capture.  **Step 4: Adjust the Capture Box** [0:45](https://loom.com/share/31864065c21344b49bccf3e23e61b619?t=45) - Enter the address of your site. - Tap on the map to draw a box around the area you want to capture. - Ensure the box is tight around the building or area of interest. - Use the plus signs to add points or adjust the box as needed. **Step 5: Select Drone Model** [1:23](https://loom.com/share/31864065c21344b49bccf3e23e61b619?t=83) - Choose 'Mavic 3 Enterprise' or 'Mavic 3 Thermal' from the list as well as the camera for the mission (Wide) **Step 6: Adjust Flight Settings** [1:43](https://loom.com/share/31864065c21344b49bccf3e23e61b619?t=103) - Review the estimated flight time and photo count. - For a large Scanifly model, ensure you have good coverage of the site and less than 950 photos - Adjust altitude settings as needed. Generally recommended 175-180 feet AGL depending on height of surrounding obstructions, building height and flight area/capture size **Step 7: Set Safe Takeoff Altitude** [2:36](https://loom.com/share/31864065c21344b49bccf3e23e61b619?t=156) - Ensure the safe takeoff altitude is close to your route altitude. **Step 8: Configure Flight Speed** [2:54](https://loom.com/share/31864065c21344b49bccf3e23e61b619?t=174) - Set the flight speed between 13-15 mph (do not exceed 18 mph). **Step 9: Set Course Angle** [3:07](https://loom.com/share/31864065c21344b49bccf3e23e61b619?t=187) - Keep the default course angle or adjust to be perpendicular to the facades. **Step 10: Configure Oblique Collection** [3:38](https://loom.com/share/31864065c21344b49bccf3e23e61b619?t=218) - Ensure the 'Smart Oblique' option is turned off. **Step 11: Adjust Gimbal Pitch** [4:08](https://loom.com/share/31864065c21344b49bccf3e23e61b619?t=248) - Set the gimbal pitch to -45 or -65 degrees for optimal capture. **Step 12: Preview Flight Plan** [4:23](https://loom.com/share/31864065c21344b49bccf3e23e61b619?t=263) - Save the settings and preview the number of photos and estimated time. **Step 13: Adjust Overlap Settings** [5:08](https://loom.com/share/31864065c21344b49bccf3e23e61b619?t=308) - Adjust side and frontal overlap settings based on photo count needs. **Step 14: Set Interval Shot Type** [5:56](https://loom.com/share/31864065c21344b49bccf3e23e61b619?t=356) - Change from timed interval shot to distance interval shot for accuracy. **Step 15: Finalize and Execute Mission** [6:14](https://loom.com/share/31864065c21344b49bccf3e23e61b619?t=374) - Ensure 'Return to Home' is selected unless starting a new mission. - Connect the drone and press 'Play' to execute the mission. ### Cautionary Notes - Always double-check the flight area for obstacles before takeoff. - Ensure the drone's battery is fully charged before starting the mission. ### Tips for Efficiency - Keep the capture area as tight as possible to reduce flight time. - Regularly check and adjust settings based on previous flight data for better accuracy. - 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