Operation list of UgCS desktop and UgCS for DJI

Nr.StepApplication in which the Step is performedNotes
1Create routeUgCS desktopTo create, plan and calculate mission and routes, use UgCS desktop client.
2Upload routeUgCS desktopTo upload the route to drone use UgCS desktop:

• Select drone (start route automatic calculation)

• Press “Upload” button
Pay attention to the remote control mode:

Phantom 3 (Professional, Advanced) – mode “F”

Phantom 3 (Standard) - RC switch S1 down,

Phantom 4, Phantom 4 PRO / ADV - mode “P”,

Inspire 1, (Professional, Raw) - mode “F”,

Inspire 2 - mode “P”,

M600 / M600 Pro - mode “P”,

M300 - mode “P”,

M200 - mode “P”,

M100 - mode “F”,

A3, N3 - mode “P”,

Mavic Pro, Mavic 2 - mode “P”,

Spark - mode “P”.

To stop a mission toggle RC switch from "F" to "P".

To stop a Phantom 4 (PRO), mission toggle RC switch from "P" to "S" (Sport) mode.

User should set new home point with caution (see Route settings: home location). A home location is valid if it is within 30m of:

• initial take-off location

• aircraft’s current location

• remote controller’s current location as shown by RC GPS

• mobile device’s current location

NOTE: Route will not be uploaded if drone has completed the mission. In this case, send “Hold” or “Manual mode” command.
3Auto – Launch routeUgCS desktop or
UgCS for DJI
Use UgCS desktop or UgCS for DJI to launch route. Press “Auto mode” command in UgCS desktop or “Take-off” button in UgCS for DJI.

After drone has finished the route, “Auto Mode” command will enable and the route can be repeated.

NOTE: For Phantom 3 Standard, ensure RC throttle stick is not locked down!
4Manual modeUgCS desktopSets vehicle in manual mode, for example, to control vehicle with RC. This command interrupts mission and erases it from drone memory. New route can be uploaded.
5HoldUgCS desktop or
UgCS for DJI
Puts mission on hold. If flown in Click & Go mode - stops the vehicle and clears current target point.

NOTE: When drone is in ‘Hold’ mode, operator can move it via RC only along the current pass (only forward and backward of the route allowed).
6ContinueUgCS desktop or
UgCS for DJI
Continues mission from point where mission was put on hold.
7Track missionUgCS desktop or
UgCS for DJI
• Use UgCS desktop to track vehicle’s telemetry data.

• Use UgCS for DJI to control camera.

• Use both applications to change control mode or failsafe command performance (return to home).
8Take pictures or record videoUgCS desktop or
UgCS for DJI
Use remote controller or dedicated buttons in UgCS for DJI application to make a shot or start/stop recording of video.

NOTE: Minimal time interval between taking pictures is different for different DJI drones. If the time interval is too short, an error message will be displayed.
9Take photo placemarkUgCS for DJIIf “Make a placemark on photo” is checked in UgCS for DJI Settings menu, use remote controller or dedicated buttons in UgCS for DJI application to make a photo placemark.
10Configure cameraUgCS for DJIThe parameters of camera can be modified in „Camera settings”.
11LandUgCS desktop
or
UgCS for DJI
Phantom 3 and Inspire 1 support Land mission command in UgCS desktop. Use Return to Home command in UgCS for DJI.

NOTE: Maneuver the aircraft during landing to avoid obstacles.
12Click & GoUgCS desktop
or
UgCS for DJI
Allows to interactively command the aircraft to fly to a location by clicking on the map. See 3.6 Click & Go section for more information.
13JoystickUgCS desktop
(UgCS for DJI in future releases)
Control vehicle with joystick.
14Return HomeUgCS desktop
or
UgCS for DJI
Allows to interactively command aircraft to fly to a home location. Maneuver the aircraft to avoid obstacles, when returning home.

NOTE: If the vehicle is within 30m from Home position, it will land immediately.