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The document provides an overview of the DJI Terra software which is used for industrial applications like agriculture, search and rescue, and firefighting. It allows planning and performing missions with a DJI drone to capture images/video along planned routes for tasks like mapping and reconstruction.

The different mission types supported are waypoints, mapping, oblique, and corridor missions.

The main functions of the software include mission planning and editing, parameter settings, license management, reconstruction, GCP management, and log viewing.

DJI TERRA

User Manual
v2.1 2019.09
Content

Disclaimer 2

Warning 2

Introduction 2

Download and Launch 3

Connect the Remote Controller and Aircraft 4

Mission Type 5
Waypoints 5
Mapping 5
Oblique 5
Corridor 5

Interface Introduction 6
Main Screen 6
Mission Editing View 8

Create a Mission 9

Perform Mission 11
Start Mission 11
Stop Mission 11
Special Cases 12
Mission Complete 12

Parameter Setting Introduction 13


Waypoints Settings 13
Mapping / Oblique Settings 16
Corridor Settings 21

More Functions 24
Purchase Licenses 24
Activate Licenses and Bind Devices 25
Reconstruction 25
Output Coordinate System Settings 35
GCP Management 36
View and Export Logs 38


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Disclaimer
Read this disclaimer and the terms in DJI TERRATM (hereinafter referred to as “product”) carefully
before using this product. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and the Terms
of Use and signify that you have read it fully. Please install and use this product in strict accordance
with the User Manual. SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. and its affiliated companies assume no
liability for damage(s) or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from using this product improperly.
DJITM is a trademark of SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. (abbreviated as “DJI”) and its affiliated
companies. Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are copyrighted by DJI
with all rights reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any form without
the prior written consent of or authorization from DJI.
This disclaimer is produced in various languages. In the event of variance among different versions, the
Chinese version shall prevail when the product in question is purchased in China, and the English version
shall prevail when the product in question is purchased in any other region.

Warning
1. Ensure your flight area is safe before each flight.
2. Be sure to maintain a visual line of sight (VLOS) to your aircraft at all times.
3. The aircraft will continue its mission, meaning Failsafe RTH will not be triggered, if the remote
controller signal is lost during the mission.
4. When the GNSS signal is strong and the RTH button is pressed and held during a mission, the
aircraft will stop the mission immediately and begin RTH. Users can resume the mission if required.
5. When there is only sufficient battery power for RTH during a mission, the remote controller will
alert for a few moments, the aircraft will pause the mission, and begin RTH. After replacing the
battery, the mission can resume from the paused point
6. When using an aircraft with obstacle avoidance function, check that the Sensing System is
operational in the current surroundings. If it is not, disable it in DJI Terra (go to > ), or flight
may be adversely affected.
7. All of the altitude values in DJI Terra are relative to the altitude of the takeoff point. In the same
mission, the altitude above sea level for the same point during the mission will vary if taking off at
different altitudes.

Introduction
DJI Terra is a PC software designed to improve mission performance efficiency for industrial
applications including — but not limited to — agricultural plant protection, search and rescue,
and firefighting. It can control a DJI aircraft* to fly along a planned 2D or 3D route and provides
functions such as 2D map reconstruction, 3D model reconstruction, field planning, and more.
* Support for DJI devices will be added as testing and development continues. Visit the DJI Terra product
page on dji.com for a complete list. https://www.dji.com/dji-terra

DJI Terra has three versions: Basic, Advanced, and Pro. To purchase DJI Terra, visit the DJI Online
Store or the official DJI website. After purchasing, activate licenses and bind devices using DJI
Terra. For more information, refer to “More Functions” on p.24.
Basic version includes functions such as real-time 2D mapping, 2D map reconstruction (for field
and fruit tree scenes), and agriculture applications.
Advanced version includes all the functions of Basic version with additional functions such as
importing KML files, 2D map reconstruction (for urban scenes), and outpurt cordinate system settings.

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Pro version includes all the functions from Advanced version with additional functions such as 3D
model reconstruction, 3D Mission Planning, and GCP management.
NOTE: The Basic version is only available in China.

Download and Launch


DJI Terra is supported on Windows 7 (64-bit) or later.
Your computer should meet certain hardware requirements for optimal use of some of the advanced
functions such as reconstruction.

2D Map Reconstruction / 3D Model Reconstruction


Hardware Real-time 2D Mapping
/ 3D Point Cloud
CPU i5 or later
GeForce GTX TITAN X, GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, GeForce GTX 1080
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, GeForce GTX 1070
NVIDIA graphics card is
GPU GeForce GTX 1060, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
recommended
GeForce GTX 970, GeForce GTX 960
Other NVIDIA graphics cards with a compute
capability of no less than 3.0
VRAM No less than 4GB No less than 4GB
RAM No less than 8GB No less than 16GB
HDD 50GB Free (basic requirement) or SSD+50GB Free (better)

NOTE:
The requirements for 2D map reconstruction / 3D model reconstruction / 3D point cloud are
equally applicable to real-time 2D mapping. There are no mandatory requirements on the graphics
card for real-time 2D mapping. However, using a low-performance computer for real-time 2D
mapping may result in delayed performance. If using an NVIDIA graphics card, the processing
speed will be faster.
It is recommended to use the graphics cards listed above. If using other models, please contact
DJI Support before use.
Make sure that the graphics card driver is up-to-date regardless of the models.

1. Visit the DJI Terra product page on dji.com using your computer to download and install the software.
2. Launch DJI Terra and log in with your DJI account.

DJI devices must be activated before using DJI Terra.


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Connect the Remote Controller and Aircraft
Using Phantom 4 RTK / Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 / Phantom 4 Pro+ V2.0
Connect the remote controller to the computer using a USB-C cable (for the Phantom 4 RTK) or
Micro USB cable (for the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 / Phantom 4 Pro+ V2.0), then power on the remote
controller and aircraft. The location and status information of the aircraft will display on DJI Terra.

When using the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0, make sure to connect the remote controller to the
computer first and then power it on. Otherwise, DJI Terra cannot recognize the device.
Currently, the Phantom 4 RTK (SDK) remote controller (which refers to the Phantom 4 RTK
remote controller without a display device) is not supported by DJI Terra.

Using Other Devices


1. Switch remote controller communication mode to PC mode.
a. Power on the remote controller. Make sure the flight mode is P-mode. Then, connect the
remote controller (Micro USB port) to PC (USB port) via a Micro USB cable.
b. Launch DJI Terra, enter > , choose “Switch to PC Mode.” The status LED of the remote
controller will blink red (blink green if the aircraft is connected), indicating that the remote
controller is in PC mode. Restart the remote controller to enable PC mode.
2. Remove the Micro USB cable. Connect the remote controller (USB port) to PC (USB port) via an
A male to A male USB cable, then power on the aircraft. The location and status information of
the aircraft will display in DJI Terra.

If you want to use DJI GO 4 or other apps on a mobile device connected to the USB port on
the remote controller, be sure to switch the remote controller communication mode to App
mode in DJI Terra. The switching procedure is similar to the one above. The only difference
is choosing “App Mode.”

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Mission Type
Waypoints

Set a waypoint flight path, then define waypoint actions for each waypoint.

Mapping

DJI Terra automatically generates efficient flight paths after user has set their required
flight area and camera parameters. The aircraft will then follow this route throughout
its mission. Real-time 2D mapping or real-time 3D point cloud (of low accuracy)
during a mission can be enabled. After the mission is complete, users can also
import the original images into DJI Terra for 2D map reconstruction or 3D model
reconstruction (of high accuracy).

Oblique

This function automatically generates five flight paths after users have set their
required flight area and parameters. These include a single flight path with a gimbal
pitch angle of -90°, indicating a downward facing direction. Subsequently, this is
followed by four flight paths with a customizable gimbal pitch of more than -90°
to capture photos from multiple angles such as forward, backward, leftward, and
rightward. After the mission is complete, users can import the original images onto
DJI Terra for 3D model reconstruction of different resolutions.

Corridor

DJI Terra automatically generates corridor flight area and several independent
flight paths after the user has set the corridor points, expansion distance, and
flight band cutting distance. After the mission is complete, users can import the
original images into DJI Terra for 2D map or 3D model reconstruction.


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Interface Introduction
Main Screen

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1.  System Status Bar


: Indicates the aircraft flight status and displays various warning messages.
2.  Aircraft Connection Status
: Shows the current connection status between DJI Terra and the aircraft.
3.  GNSS signal Strength
: Shows the current GNSS signal strength and number of connected satellites.
4.  Obstacle Avoidance System Status
: Shows if the obstacle avoidance system is functioning properly.
5.  Remote Controller Signal Strength
: Shows the strength of the remote controller signal.
6.  HD Video Link Signal Strength
: Shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and
remote controller.

7.  Aircraft Battery Level


100% : Shows the current battery level.
8. Settings
Click to enter the Settings menu.
: Flight Controller Settings — Includes RTH altitude, flight distance limit, altitude limit, etc.
: Gimbal and Camera Settings — Includes, photo quality, metering mode, etc.
: Remote Controller Settings — Includes customizing Button C1 and C2, selecting stick mode,
and switching the remote controller communication mode between PC mode and app mode.
: Obstacle Avoidance Settings — Enable or disable the obstacle avoidance function.
: General Settings — Includes length unit, area unit, language, cache directory, etc.

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9.  Account Information


: Log into/out of your account, activate license(s), check the unlocking license(s), version
number, read the privacy policy, and configure privacy data settings.

10. Search
: Input names to search on the map.
11.  Self Mapping List
: Click to show a self mapping list. Choose a map or multi maps to display in the map view.
Maps will not display if not chosen.

12.  Show/Hide GEO Zones


: Click to show or hide the DJI GEO Zones on the map.
13. Positioning
: If the aircraft is connected, click the icon to center the map around the aircraft’s location.
If the aircraft is disconnected, the map will be centered around the current network location. If
there is no available internet connection, it will be centered around the defaulted initial location
or the location when quitting from the software.

14.  Map Mode


: Tap to switch bettwen Regular Map and Satellite Map.
15.  Map Zoom
Click +/- to zoom in or out of the map.

16.  Map View


Displays the map. Scroll the scroll wheel on the computer mouse to zoom in/out. Press and
hold the left button on the computer mouse to move the map.

17.  Flight Telemetry


Home Distance: Horizontal distance from the Home Point.
Altitude: Vertical distance from the Home Point.
Speed: Movement speed across a horizontal distance.
Time: Aircraft operating time from motors started for the first time.
Photo Count (Downloaded/Captured): In a Mapping mission, this function displays the photo
count downloaded from the aircraft to DJI Terra and the total number of photos captured. The
photos will be downloaded to DJI Terra only if Real-Time 2D Mapping or Real-Time 3D Point
Cloud is enabled. If it is disabled, by default the downloaded photo count is set to 0.

18.  Mission Library


Missions will be assorted by types in mission library. Click each tag to display all missions of
the corresponding type. Click the arrow on the right of the library to collapse or expand it.
: Import — Click to import missions.
: Manage — Click to enter mission managing mode. Choose missions and delete them.
New Mission: Click to choose a mission type and create a new mission.
Click a mission to select it and:
: Edit — This icon can only be clicked before a mission starts. Click to enter mission editing
mode and set parameters.
: Continue — If a mission is stopped and “Back to Mission List” is chosen in the prompted
menu, this icon will appear when the same mission is selected in the mission library. Click to
choose the next operation from the prompted menu.
: View — This icon will appear after a mission is completed. Click to view the parameters.
NOTE: Parameters cannot be edited.


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: Map — This icon will appear only in Mapping, Oblique, and Corridor missions. Click to
enter the reconstruction page for 2D map reconstruction or 3D model reconstruction. For more
information, refer to “More Functions” on p.24.
: Copy — Click to create a copy of this mission. The flight path and parameter settings will
be the same.
: Open Folder — Click to open the folder where the current mission is located.
: Export — Click to export the mission with the current settings and its files such as photos,
2D maps, and 3D models. The exported file can be used to create a mission via “Import”.
The mission name of the exported mission is the same as the one in DJI Terra. It will not be
changed when importing it to create a mission even if the exported file’s name is changed.

Mission Editing View

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Waypoints 100%

New Waypoint Mission


N/A
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Route Distance Estimated Flight Route


1234m Time
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Waypoint Count Estimated Photo Count
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Route Settings Waypoint Settings

256m Coordinated Turn

Camera
Phantom 4

Ratio
4: 3
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Completion Action
Hover

Aircraft Heading
Follow Route

Capture Mode
Timed Shot

Home Distance Altitude Speed Time Photo Count (Downloaded/Captured)


Start Pause
0000 m 0000 m 00.00 m/s 00.00 0

1. Back
Click to return to the main screen.
2.  Parameter List
This list includes the common screen elements below. The other settings vary according to
different mission types. Refer to Parameter Setting Introduction for details.
/ : Collapse / Expand — Click to collapse or expand the list.
Mission Name: Click the button on the right to edit the mission name.
: Save — Click to save current seetings.
: KML Import — Click to import a KML file. The data in the KML file will be converted to waypoints
or edge points and displayed on the map for planning. Refer to “Create a Mission” on p. 9 for details.
: Map — This icon will appear only in Mapping, Oblique, and Corridor missions. Click to
enter the reconstruction page for 2D map reconstruction or 3D model reconstruction. For more
information, refer to “More Functions” on p.24.
Mission Information: Information varies according to different mission types. These include:
route distance, estimated flight route time, estimated total flight route time, waypoint count,
cover area, estimated photo count, etc.
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Sliders and -/+: Move to the left or right to adjust values. Click -/+ for fine-tuning.
Waypoint / Edge Point Edit:

Longitude

114.201491394043

Latitude
纬titude

22.707180906966

Click the box to input values. Click the arrow keys on the right for fine tufing. Up and down
adjust latitude while left and right adjust longitude.
Mission Button (aircraft connection is required):
a. Start: Click to start the mission after parameters are set.
b. Stop: During the mission, click to stop the mission. The aircraft hovers and records its
location as a breakpoint and users can control the aircraft manually. Users can then choose
an operation after stopping the mission from the prompted list in the software.
c. Pause / Continue: During a Waypoints mission, click to pause the mission, and the aircraft
will hover. Users can control the aircraft to fly forward or backward along the flight path, but
the aircraft heading cannot be controlled. Click “Continue,” and the aircraft continues the
mission from its current position.

Create a Mission
1.  New Mission
Create a mission via the following two methods:
a. Click the “New Mission” button on the lower left corner, choose the mission type, input the
mission name, and then click “OK” to enter Mission Editing mode.
b. Click in the right section of the mission library to import a mission file from the computer.
Click to select the imported mission and then click “Edit” to enter Mission Editing mode. The
imported mission cannot be edited, if it has already been finished before export.

2.  Plan Flight Path


For Waypoints missions, the flight path is the route consisting of the waypoints. The waypoint
quantity should not exceed 99.
For Mapping missions or Oblique missions, DJI Terra automatically generates flight paths after
the user has set their required flight area and parameters.
For Corridor missions, DJI Terra automatically creates a flight area extending from the center line
and generates flight paths after the user has set their required corridor points and parameters.
Add points via the following methods:
a. Click on the map to add a point.
b. Fly the aircraft to the desired position and then click on the upper right corner to set the
aircraft position as a point.
c. Click in the parameter list to import a KML file. The data in the file will be converted to
points and displayed on the map. This is a premium function included in DJI Terra Advanced
version and Pro version. Please purchase a license and then activate it before use. For more
information related to purchase and activation, refer to “More Functions” on p.24.


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For Waypoints missions, users can plan flight paths based on a 2D map, 3D model or point
cloud generated in DJI Terra. Make sure that there is no waypoint added, then click on the
right of the 2D/3D section in the parameter list, select a desired 2D map or 3D model, and
click “Import.” The imported map or model will be displayed in the map view. Add waypoints
based on the 2D map or 3D model using the above methods.
The functions for importing 2D maps or 3D models, flight path planning based on a 2D map,
and flight path planning based on a 3D model (called “3D Mission Planning” in a Waypoints
mission) are included in the DJI Terra Pro version. Please purchase a license and then
activate it before use. For information related to purchase and activation, refer to “More
Functions” on p.24.

During 3D mission planning, waypoints can only be added when the 3D model is
displayed in top view. Click to switch to the top view automatically.

3.  Edit Points


Click a point to select it and the selected point will turn from white to blue. Drag the point to
change the area shape or flight path. In a Mapping mission or Oblique mission, click on the
map, and a new point will be added between the two points. These points will be situated near
the location you have clicked on.
Other operations can also be performed via the buttons below:
: Delete selected waypoint/edge point — Click a point to select it and it will turn to blue. Then
click this button to delete it.
: Delete all waypoints/edge points — Click to delete all the waypoins or edge points in this
mission.
: Switch start and endpoints — Click to swap the start and endpoints to reverse the flight
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path.
: Set your aircraft’s current position as a waypoint/edge point — Click to set the aircraft
position as a waypoint or edge point.
During 3D Mission Planning, hold down the mouse wheel and drag to adjust the display view
of the 3D model, and different icons will be displayed on the selected waypoint to indicate the
directions in which this waypoint can be adjusted. indicates that the position in horizontal
direction can be adjusted, and indicates that the position in vertical direction can be
adjusted. Drag the waypoint in the corresponding direction to adjust its position. The image
of viewing the model from the selected waypoint’s perspective is displayed on the lower right
corner on the screen.

Waypoint quantity in the generated flight path cannot exceed 99. The distance between
two waypoints should be between 3 and 2000 m. The whole distance of the flight path
cannot exceed 5000 m.
Edge points of a flight area should not be too close. Otherwise, it will fail to generate flight
path.
The above requirements are also applicable when importing a KML file to plan a flight path.

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4.  Parameter Settings


Set each item in the parameter list and click to save when complete. Refer to “Parameter
Setting Introduction” on p.13 for more details.

Perform Mission
Start Mission
1. Select a mission in the mission library. Click “Edit” and then click “Start.” A flight preparation list
will appear.
2. Wait for the flight path to upload to the aircraft. Check and adjust the aircraft according to the list
that appears until all items are green, indicating that takeoff is permitted. Items in yellow require
adjustment, but the aircraft can take off without doing so. Only flying when all items are green is
highly recommended.
3. Click “Start.” The aircraft will fly along the pre-set flight path to perform the mission.
4. In a Mapping mission, if Real-Time 2D Mapping or Real-Time 3D Point Cloud is enabled, the
real-time mapping result or 3D point cloud will display on the map during the mission as follows:
a. The aircraft flies to the starting point of the flight path and start shooting.
b. When photo count (shown in the flight telemetry at the bottom of the screen) is more than 10, the
real-time mapping pictures or 3D point cloud will be shown at the corresponding position on the
map. No picture display may be due to the map display level. Zoom in or out to view the result.
c. As the mission progresses, the mapping result of the flight area will be shown on the map
gradually.

Stop Mission
During a mission, click the “Stop” button on the screen and the aircraft will hover in place and
record the current position as a breakpoint. The aircraft can then be flown freely and a menu will
pop up with additional control options. In a Mapping mission, the pop-up menu display will vary
depending on whether “Real-Time 2D Mapping” or “Real-Time 3D Point Cloud” is enabled.

Real-Time 2D Mapping or Real-Time 3D Point Cloud Enabled


Click the “Stop” button, and there will be a prompt indicating that real-time 2D mapping or 3D point
cloud or real-time 3D point cloud is paused. Click “OK”, and then choose from the options below.
Resume from break point: The aircraft will continue the mission from the recorded breakpoint.
End Current Mission and Start Image Processing: The aircraft will stop the current mission, and DJI
Terra will start post-processing for the captured photos to reconstruct a 2D map or 3D point cloud.
Cancel Mission: The aircraft will stop the mission. DJI Terra will not process the photos.

Real-Time 2D Mapping or Real-Time 3D Point Cloud Disabled


Click the “Stop” button, and then choose from the options below.
Save waypoint route info and mission status: DJI Terra will save the breakpoint information and exit
from the current mission.


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Cancel Mission: The aircraft will stop and exit from the current mission. The mission cannot be
continued.
If “Save waypoint route info and mission status” is chosen, users can select from the list below as
required after connecting the aircraft and entering the same mission again:
Resume from break point: The aircraft will continue the mission from the recorded breakpoint.
Resume from previous waypoint: The aircraft will continue the mission from the previous waypoint
before the recorded breakpoint.
Resume from next waypoint: The aircraft will continue the mission from the next waypoint after the
recorded breakpoint.
Restart: The aircraft will fly to the start point and restart the mission.
Cancel Mission: DJI Terra will clear the recorded breakpoint information in the current mission and
exit from the mission.
Back to Mission List: Back to the mission library. To check this menu again, select the required
mission and click “Continue”.

Special Cases
1. During any mission, the aircraft will exit from its mission and enter a normal flight mode if
positioning is not available due to a weak GNSS signal. Users can choose to continue the
mission if the signal is strong. When continuing, the aircraft will continue from its last recorded
point.
2. Smart Low-Battery Level: When there is only sufficient battery level for RTH, an audio prompt will
emit from the remote controller. After a few seconds, the aircraft will stop the mission and begin
RTH. Users can cancel the RTH by pressing the Smart RTH button on the remote controller.
The mission can be continued and the aircraft will continue the mission from the point where
recording stopped after replacing battery.
3. Low Battery Level / Critically Low Battery Level: When the battery level is lower than the Low
Battery value pre-set in the app*, an audio prompt will sound from the remote controller. When
the battery level is lower than the Critically Low Battery value pre-set in the app, an audio prompt
will sound from the remote controller. The aircraft will stop the mission and land automatically.
The mission can be continued and the aircraft will continue the mission from the point where
recording stopped after replacing battery.
* App refers to all the apps used with the aircraft, for example DJI GO 4.

Mission Complete
After finishing a mission, the aircraft will perform the pre-set “Completion Action.” The aircraft can
be controlled freely afterward.
For a Mapping mission:
If Real-Time 2D Mapping or Real-Time 3D Point Cloud is enabled, DJI Terra will enter post-
processing stage after mission completion to process the captured photos again for mapping result
of higher accuracy with more zoom levels. After post-processing completion, users can zoom in to
view the more accurate result.
If the option is disabled, after mission completion, users can use the Reconstruction function to
process the captured phots for reconstruction. Refer to “Reconstruction” on p. 25 for details.

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Parameter Setting Introduction
Select a mission in the mission library. Click “Edit” to enter mission editing mode for parameter
settings.

Waypoints Settings
Route Settings

Capture Mode
Capture Mode
Route Settings
Route Settings
Waypoint Settings
Waypoint Settings
Timed Shot Timed Shot

Coordinated Coordinated
Turn Turn Interval Interval 2.5 s 2.5 s

Camera Camera
Route Altitude
Route Altitude 100 m 100 m
Phantom 4 Phantom 4

Ratio Ratio
Route SpeedRoute Speed 4 m/s 4 m/s
4: 3 4: 3

Completion Action
Completion Action
Initial Speed Initial Speed 10 m/s 10 m/s
Hover Hover

Aircraft Heading
Aircraft Heading Gimbal PitchGimbal
Angle Pitch Angle -20° -20°
Follow RouteFollow Route

1.  Coordinated Turn


If enabled, the aircraft will fly on a smooth curve when passing a waypoint. Set a “Turn Radius”
in “Waypoint Settings.” However, be aware that only Waypoint Actions on the start and
endpoints will be performed, while the Waypoint Actions on other points will not.
If disabled, the aircraft will fly to a waypoint and perform Waypoint Actions. If no Waypoint
Actions are set on a waypoint, the aircraft will stop at the waypoint, adjust its heading and fly to
the next waypoint.

2. Camera
DJI Terra can recognize the camera model of the aircraft. Unless otherwise specified, users
don’t need to set it.

3. Ratio
Refers to the ratio of the width and height of the photos captured during the mission.

4.  Completion Action


Aircraft action after mission complete.
Hover: The aircraft will hover at the final waypoint after mission completion. Then users can then
control the aircraft directly.
Return to Home: If the aircraft altitude is higher than this pre-set value, it will return to home at its
mission completion altitude. If the aircraft altitude is lower than the pre-set value it will ascend to
the RTH altitude after mission completion before returning to home. The RTH altitude can be set
in Flight Controller Settings.
Land in Place: The aircraft will land at the final waypoint and stop motors automatically after
mission completion.

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Return and Hover: The aircraft will return to the starting point of the flight path and hover after the
mission is complete. The altitude when returning to the starting point is the same as RTH altitude.

Make sure that the endpoint of the flight path is suitable for landing when completion action
is set to “Land in Place” to avoid potential flight accidents.

5.  Aircraft Heading


Aircraft heading when performing the mission.
Follow Route: The aircraft’s nose is always aligned to the direction of the next two waypoints.
Set Waypoint Separately: Set aircraft heading at each waypoint in “Waypoint Settings”.

6.  Capture Mode


Waypoint Hovering Shot: The aircraft will hover and capture at each waypoint. In this mode,
shooting is stable, but the time required will be long. The number of waypoints required may be
large, which will also make mission times longer.
Timed Shot: The aircraft will capture in a fixed time interval as it flies along the path. The aircraft
will not hover during capturing unless there is a waypoint action. Users can set the time interval.
In this mode, operation is fast. However, short exposure times are required.

7. Interval
This setting will appear when capture mode is set to Timed Shot.

8.  Route Altitude


The relative altitude between the aircraft and the takeoff point during flight. This can be set from
0 to 500 m. You can also set the altitude of each waypoint in “Waypoint Settings”.
During 3D mission planning, the altitude at each waypoint is the relative altitude between the
aircraft and the scene in the 3D model below the corresponding waypoint.

9.  Route Speed


The flight speed when flying along a waypoint flight path.

10.  Initial Speed


Flight speed when not flying along the waypoint-determined flight path. This includes the flight
speed from the aircraft position to the starting point of the flight path when starting a mission,
or returning speed after mission completion.

11.  Gimbal Pitch Angle


The gimbal pitch angle at the selected waypoint. Pitch angle can range from -90° to 0°, with
downward represented by -90° and forward represented by 0°.

If capture mode, route speed, or gimbal pitch angle are set in “Route Settings,” the capture
mode, speed, or gimbal pitch angle setting in “Waypoint Settings” will automatically change
to the same as the one in “Route Settings.”

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Waypoint Settings

Altitude Altitude 100 m 100 m


Route Settings Route Settings
Waypoint Settings
Waypoint Settings

Waypoint 01 Waypoint 01
Speed Speed 10 m/s 10 m/s
Capture Mode Capture Mode

Timed Shot Timed Shot


Gimbal Pitch Angle
Gimbal Pitch Angle -20° -20°

Turning Mode Turning Mode

Min Angle Min Angle Turn Radius Turn Radius 8.2 m 8.2 m

Interval Interval 2.5 s 2.5 s


Action Action 0 Action(s) 0 Action(s)

Select a waypoint (it will turn blue when selected) then set waypoint parameters. Click or to
switch to the previous or next waypoint. The keyboard shortcut “Ctrl+ ← ” or “Ctrl+ → ” can also be
used to switch accordingly.

1.  Capture Mode
Waypoint Hovering Shot: The aircraft will hover and capture at the selected waypoint.
Time Shot: The aircraft will capture in a fixed time interval as it flies from the selected waypoint to
the next waypoint. The aircraft will not hover during capturing. Users can set the time interval.

2.  Turning Mode
The aircraft rotation direction when flying to the next waypoint. This option will be available only if
“Set Waypoint Separately” is set for “Aircraft Heading” in “Route Settings”. “Min Angle” and “Max
Angle” respectively indicate that the aircraft will rotate in the direction with a min or max rotation
angle to adjust its heading to the pre-set value of the next waypoint.

3.  Interval
This setting will appear when capture mode is set to Timed Shot.

4.  Altitude
Set the relative altitude of each waypoint between the aircraft and the takeoff point. The range
can be set from -120 m to 500 m with a negative value lower than the takeoff point and a positive
value higher than the takeoff point. When the altitude of the start point is set to a negative value,
indicating that the start point is lower than the takeoff point, make sure to click for the setting,
read and comply with the warning message: To ensure flight safety, when the altitude of the first
waypoint is lower than the takeoff point altitude, fly the aircraft to an obstacle-free environment
before starting the flight mission.
During 3D mission planning, the altitude at each waypoint is the relative altitude between the
aircraft and the scene in the 3D model below the corresponding waypoint.

5.  Speed
The aircraft will ascend/descend to the flight speed set here when flying to the selected waypoint
and then contitues flying at this speed. The range can be set from 0.2 to 13 m/s.


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6. Gimbal Pitch Angle


The gimbal pitch angle at the selected waypoint. Pitch angle can range from -90° to 0°, with
downward represented by -90° and forward represented by 0°. The gimbal will tilt gradually
to the angle pre-set at the next waypoint if the values at the two consecutive waypoints are
different.

7. Turn Radius
This is the aircraft’s turn radius when flying past a waypoint. Radius can range from 0.2 to 1000 m.
This option will be available only if “Coordinated Turn” is enabled in “Route Settings”. Note that
the “Turn Radius” setting is unavailable for start and stop points, and the sum of the turn radius
of two neighboring waypoints should not exceed the distance between the two waypoints.

8. Action
Click to enter. Up to 15 actions can be added. Delete actions or re-order them.
Add Actions: Click to add. Actions will be performed in the order they are added unless re-
ordered.
a. Hover: The aircraft will hover at the waypoint. Set hovering time from 0 to 30000 ms.
b. Capture: Capture on arrival at a waypoint. Note that Capture cannot be performed if the
camera is recording.
c. Start Recording: Start recording on arrival at a waypoint.
d. Stop Recording: Stop recording on arrival at a waypoint.
e. Aircraft Heading: Adjust the aircraft heading on arrival at a waypoint. North is 0° with a
negative value representing clockwise and the range is -180° to 180°.
f. Gimbal Pitch: Adjust the gimbal pitch angle on arrival at this waypoint. Pitch angle can range
from -90° to 0°, with downward represented by -90° and forward represented by 0°. If “Gimbal
Pitch Angle” is set as a value in “Waypoint Settings”, the aircraft will fly to the waypoint with
the defined Gimbal Pitch Angle then adjust it according to the Gimbal Pitch settings defined
when adding an Action for the current waypoint.
Delete Action: Click on the right side of the desired action to delete it.
Re-Order: Click and hold on the left side of the desired action, drag it to the desired position
and release.

DO NOT add Start Recording after Capture. Otherwise recording cannot be started.
DO NOT add Capture after Stop Recording. Otherwise a picture cannot be captured.

Mapping / Oblique Settings


The settings for Mapping and Oblique missions are similar. Unless otherwise specified, the
descriptions below are compatible with both types of missions.
For Oblique missions, parameters such as overlap ratio and speed can be set separately for the
nadir view flight path and oblique flight paths. During mission settings, click the numbers 1 to 5 in
the map view to preview each flight path. 1 refers to the nadir view flight path, and 2 to 5 refer to the
four oblique flight paths respectively.

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Basic Settings

Basic Basic
Advanced Advanced
Camera Camera Basic Basic
Advanced Advanced
Camera Camera

Real-Time
Real-Time 2D Mapping2D Mapping CompletionCompletion
Action Action
Return to Home
Return to Home

Real-Time
Real-Time 3D 3D Point Cloud
Point Cloud
GSD GSD 2.74 cm/pixel
2.74 cm/pixel

Mapping Scenes
Mapping Scenes Mission Altitude
Mission Altitude 100 m 100 m
Field Field

Speed
Speed (Nadir View)(Nadir View) 10 m/s 10 m/s
CompletionCompletion
Action Action
Return to Home
Return to Home
Max. SpeedMax. Speed 13m/s
13m/s Set Set

GSD GSD 2.74 cm/pixel


2.74 cm/pixel
Speed (Oblique)
Speed (Oblique) 10 m/s 10 m/s

Mission Altitude
Mission Altitude 100 m 100 m

Max. SpeedMax. Speed 13m/s


13m/s Set Set

Speed Speed 10 m/s 10 m/s Select FlightSelect


RouteFlight Route
Route 1 Route 1 2
Route Route 2

Route 3 Route 3 4
Route Route 4

Max. SpeedMax. Speed 13m/s


13m/s Set Set Route 5 Route 5

Mapping Oblique

1.  Real-Time 2D Mapping (for Mapping only)


This is a premium function. Please purchase a license and then activate it before use. For more
information, refer to “More Functions” on p.24.
If enabled, DJI Terra will process the photos captured during a mission and display the mapping
results on the map in real time. However, the results will be less accurate. Users can import the
original photos into DJI Terra after the mission is complete for mapping with higher accuracy.
If disabled, there will not be any real-time results.

2.  Real-Time 3D Point Cloud (for Mapping only)


This is a premium function. Please purchase a license and then activate it before use. For more
information, refer to “More Functions” on p.24.
If enabled, DJI Terra will process the photos captured during a mission and display the 3D point
cloud results on the map in real time. Users can import the original photos into DJI Terra after
the mission is complete for 3D model reconstruction with higher accuracy.
If disabled, there will not be any real-time results.

Real-time 3D point cloud is only available when using the Phantom 4 RTK, Phantom 4 Pro
V2.0+ or Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 aircraft. The real-time 2D mapping and real-time 3D point
cloud cannot be enabled simultaneously.


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3.  Mapping Scenes (for Mapping only)


Choose mapping scenes such as field and urban according to application requirements. It is
recommended to choose field in open areas where objects have a minor difference in height.
Use urban for surroundings with more buildings. The urban option is included in DJI Terra
Advanced and Pro versions. Please purchase a license and then activate it before use. For more
information, refer to “More Functions” on p.24.

4.  Completion Action


Aircraft action after mission complete.
Hover: The aircraft will hover at the final waypoint after mission completion. Then users can then
control the aircraft directly.
Return to Home: If the aircraft altitude is higher than this pre-set value, it will return to home at its
mission completion altitude. If the aircraft altitude is lower than the pre-set value it will ascend to the
RTH altitude after mission completion before returning to home. The RTH altitude can be set in Flight
Controller Settings.
Land in Place: The aircraft will land at the final waypoint and stop motors automatically after
mission completion.

Make sure that the end poit of the flight path is suitablefor landing when completion action
is set to “Land in Place” to avoid potential flight accidents.

5. GSD
Ground Sample Distance. This value is the actual ground distance represented by each pixel
in the original image captured, and is automatically calculated by DJI Terra based on the flying
altitude and camera model.

6.  Mission Altitude


The relative altitude between the aircraft and the area being mapped.

7.  Speed / Speed (Nadir View) / Speed (Oblique)


The flight speed of the aircraft during mission. When flying out of the flight path such as flying
from the current position to the starting point when mission starts, or flying back after mission
completion, the flight speed will be 13 m/s, which cannot be customized.
For Oblique missions, “Speed (Nadir View)” refers to the speed at which the aircraft is flying
along the nadir view flight path. “Speed (Oblique)” refers to the speed at which the aircraft is
flying along the oblique flight paths.

8.  Max Speed


DJI Terra will calculate a maximum flight speed at which images meeting mapping requirements
can be captured according to the altitude, camera model, and advanced settings. Click “Set” to
set the flight speed to this max speed.

9.  Select Flight Route


Check the corresponding box to select the desired flight route. The unchecked flight route will
not be executed.

For Oblique missions, if required, users can adjust the location of the start point for each
flight route after planning the routes. Click the start point or end point to switch the two.

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Advanced Settings
Basic Basic
Advanced Advanced
Camera Camera

Side OverlapSide
RatioOverlap Ratio 74% 74%

Forward Overlap
Forward
RatioOverlap Ratio 74% 74%
Basic Basic
Advanced Advanced
Camera Camera

Side OverlapSide
RatioOverlap Ratio 74% 74% Side OverlapSide
RatioOverlap
(Oblique)
Ratio (Oblique)66% 66%

Forward Overlap
Forward
RatioOverlap Ratio 66% 66% Forward Overlap
Forward
RatioOverlap
(Oblique)
Ratio (Oblique)
66% 66%

Course AngleCourse Angle 287º 287º Course AngleCourse Angle 287º 287º

Margin Margin -13 m -13 m Margin Margin -13 m -13 m

Relative Height
Relative Height 30 m 30 m Relative Height
Relative Height 30 m 30 m

Mapping Oblique

1.  Side Overlap Ratio / Side Overlap Ratio (Oblique)


The overlap ratio of two pictures on two parallel main paths. The range can be set from 10% to
90%.
For Oblique missions, “Side Overlap Ratio” refers to the overlap ratio for the nadir view flight
path, and “Side Overlap Ratio (Oblique)” refers to the overlap ratio for the oblique flight paths.

2.  Forward Overlap Ratio / Forward Overlap Ratio (Oblique)


The overlap ratio of two consecutive pictures captured along the same main path. The range
can be set from 10% to 90%.
For Oblique missions, “Forward Overlap Ratio” refers to the overlap ratio for the nadir view flight
path, and “Forward Overlap Ratio (Oblique)” refers to the overlap ratio for the oblique flight
paths.

3.  Course Angle


The angle of the main path. North is 0°, with a positive value when it is clockwise. The range can
be set from 1° to 360°.

4. Margin
Expand (positive value) or narrow (negative value) the area margin for control over the area of
flight. The range can be set from -30 to +30m.

5.  Relative Height


The relative height between the takeoff point and the area being mapped. The range can be set
from -120 m to 120 m. NOTE: Make sure to set the correct relative height. Otherwise, the overlap
ratios will be affected which may have a negative effect on the mapping results.


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Users can adjust the overlap ratios, altitude, and gimbal pitch angle (for Oblique mission
only) according to actual situations. Reduce overlap ratio accordingly for areas with
less terrain fluctuations. Increase overlap ratio accordingly for areas with more terrain
fluctuations. However, it is recommended to set a side overlap ratio of no less than 60%
and a forward overlap ratio of no less than 65%. For objects that require highly detailed
results, create multiple missions to cover more perspectives of the desired area or object.

Camera Settings
Basic Advanced
Basic Camera
Advanced Camera

Camera Camera
Phantom 4 RTK Phantom 4 RTK
Basic Advanced
Basic Camera
Advanced Camera

Ratio Ratio
Camera Camera
4:3 4:3
Phantom 4 RTK Phantom 4 RTK

White Balance White Balance


Ratio Ratio
Field Field
4:3 4:3

White Balance White Balance Exposure Mode Exposure Mode

Field Field S S

Exposure Mode Exposure Mode Exposure Scenes Exposure Scenes


Customize Customize
S S

Exposure Scenes Exposure Scenes Shutter Shutter 400 400


Customize Customize

Shutter Shutter 400 ISO


400 ISO 100 100

ISO ISO 100 Exposure


100 Compensation
Exposure Compensation
-0.3 -0.3

Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation
-0.3 -0.3
Undistortion Undistortion

Gimbal Pitch AngleGimbal Pitch Angle -50° -50°


Undistortion Undistortion

Mapping Oblique

1. Camera
DJI Terra can recognize the camera model of the aircraft. Unless otherwise specified, users
don’t need to set it.

2. Ratio
Set the photo ratio of the photos captured during the mission. 4:3 is recommended.

3. Balance
Field is set by default. Users can select other options according to the application.

4.  Exposure Mode


Choose from Auto or S (shutter priority). If S is set, choose from Sunny, Cloudy, Low light, and
Customize for the Exposure Scenes setting. If Customize is set, users can adjust shutter, ISO,
and exposure compensation.

5. Undistortion
This option will appear when using the Phantom 4 RTK. It is disabled by default. If enabled, the
software can automatically correct the distortion when capturing, but the quality of the photos
captured may be lower than the photo quality when this option is disabled. It is recommended to
disable this option when original photos are needed for post processing.

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6.  Gimbal Pitch Angle (for Oblique only)


The gimbal pitch angle at which the aircraft is flying along the oblique flight path. The range for
the gimbal pitch angle can be set from -85° to -40°.

Corridor Settings

Basic Advanced Camera Basic Advanced Camera

Route Preview GSD 2.74 cm/pixel

Mission Altitude 100 m


Include center line?

Adjust expansion distance Speed 10 m/s


Yes
at the same time?

Expansion Distance to Left 31 m Max. Speed 13m/s Set

Completion Action

Expansion Distance to Right 31 m Return to Home

Select Flight Route


Flight Band Cutting Distance 2000 m
Route 1 Route 2

Basic Settings
1.  Route Preview
When enabled, the flight route generated according to the current settings can be previewed on
the map. During route preview, users cannot edit the corridor points on the center line.

2.  Include center line


To set if the center line will be included the flight paths generated. The center line refers to the
line consisting of the corridor points added when planning the Corridor mission.

3.  Adjust expansion distance at the same time


To set if expansion distance for both sides will be adjusted at the same time. If yes, the
expansion distance for one side will follow the adjustment for the other side. If no, each
expansion distance can be adjusted separately.

4.  Expansion Distance to Left/Right


To adjust the expansion distance to left or right for the corridor flight area. Left or right refer to
the left or right side of the center line when the front direction is defined by the line from one of
the corridor points pointing to its previous point.

5.  Flight Band Cutting Distance


DJI Terra will divide corridor flight areas with a long center line into multiple segments according
to this flight band cutting distance. Each segment has a sub mission with an independent flight
route. Users can check the corresponding box in the Select Flight Route setting at the bottom of
the screen to select the desired flight route before performing the mission. Click the area of each
sub mission to view the mission information. For each sub mission, a starting point, end point,
and several white points will be displayed on the map. Click one of these points to set it as the
starting point of the sub mission flight route.

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6. GSD
Ground Sample Distance. This value is the actual ground distance represented by each pixel
in the original image captured, and is automatically calculated by DJI Terra based on the flying
altitude and camera model.

7.  Mission Altitude


The relative altitude between the aircraft and the area being mapped.

8. Speed
The flight speed of the aircraft during mission. When flying out of the flight path such as flying
from the current position to the starting point when mission starts, or flying back after mission
completion, the flight speed will be 13 m/s, which cannot be customized.

9.  Max Speed


DJI Terra will calculate a maximum flight speed at which images meeting mapping requirements
can be captured according to the altitude, camera model, and advanced settings. Click “Set” to
set the flight speed to this max speed.

10. Completion Action


Aircraft action after mission complete.
Hover: The aircraft will hover at the final waypoint after mission completion. Then users can
then control the aircraft directly.
Return to Home: If the aircraft altitude is higher than this pre-set value, it will return to home
at its mission completion altitude. If the aircraft altitude is lower than the pre-set value it will
ascend to the RTH altitude after mission completion before returning to home. The RTH altitude
can be set in Flight Controller Settings.
Land in Place: The aircraft will land at the final waypoint and stop motors automatically after
mission completion.

11. Select Flight Route


Check the corresponding box to select the desired flight route. The unchecked flight route will
not be executed.

Advanced Settings
Basic Advanced Camera

Collection Mode

Full Coverage

Side Overlap Ratio 74%

Forward Overlap Ratio 74%

Relative Height 30 m

1.  Collection Mode


The image capture area varies by modes, which also affects the generated flight route.

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Full Coverage: An additional route will be added on both left and right edges of the corridor
flight area when generating the flight route.
High Efficiency: The generated flight route can only cover the corridor flight area.

2.  Side Overlap Ratio


The overlap ratio of two pictures on two parallel main paths. The range can be set from 10% to
90%.

3.  Forward Overlap Ratio


The overlap ratio of two consecutive pictures captured along the same main path. The range
can be set from 10% to 90%.

4.  Relative Height


The relative height between the takeoff point and the area being mapped. The range can be set
from -120 m to 120 m. NOTE: Make sure to set the correct relative height. Otherwise, the overlap
ratios will be affected which may have a negative effect on the mapping results.

Basic Advanced Camera


Camera Settings Camera
Phantom 4 RTK
Basic Advanced Camera

Ratio
Camera
4:3
Phantom 4 RTK

White Balance
Ratio
Field
4:3

White Balance Exposure Mode

Field S

Exposure Mode Exposure Scenes


Customize
S

Exposure Scenes Shutter 400


Customize

Shutter 400 ISO 100

ISO 100 Exposure Compensation -0.3

Exposure Compensation -0.3 Undistortion

Gimbal Pitch Angle -50°


Undistortion

1. Camera
DJI Terra can recognize the camera model of the aircraft. Unless otherwise specified, users
don’t need to set it.

2. Ratio
Set the photo ratio of the photos captured during the mission. 4:3 is recommended.

3. Balance
Field is set by default. Users can select other options according to the application.

4.  Exposure Mode


Choose from Auto or S (shutter priority). If S is set, choose from Sunny, Cloudy, Low light, and
Customize for the Exposure Scenes setting. If Customize is set, users can adjust shutter, ISO,
and exposure compensation.

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5. Undistortion
This option will appear when using the Phantom 4 RTK. It is disabled by default. If enabled, the
software can automatically correct the distortion when capturing, but the quality of the photos
captured may be lower than the photo quality when this option is disabled. It is recommended to
disable this option when original photos are needed for post processing.

6.  Gimbal Pitch Angle


The gimbal pitch angle at which the aircraft is flying along the oblique flight path. The range for
the gimbal pitch angle can be set from -85° to -40°.

More Functions
KML files can be imported onto DJI Terra to add waypoints or edge points of a flight area. In a
Waypoints mission, 2D / 3D Mission Planning based on an existing or newly created reconstruction
is available. For Mapping missions, there are various functions available such as Real-Time 2D
Mapping, 2D Map Reconstruction (for field, fruit tree, and urban scenes), Agricultural Application,
Real-Time 3D Point Cloud, Output Coordinate System Selection, 3D Model Reconstruction, and
GCP Management. For Oblique missions, users can create flight missions resulting in more detailed
3D models. For Corridor missions, 2D Map Reconstruction and 3D Model Reconstruction are also
available.
See the table below which provides an overview of DJI Terra's more advanced features and funcrions.
Features Advanced Pro
Real-time 2D Mapping √ √
Agricultural application √ √
KML file import √ √
2D Reconstruction (Field) √ √
2D Reconstruction (Urban) √ √
Output Coordinate System √ √
3D Reconstruction √
3D Mission planning √
GCP √

Purchase Licenses
Users can purchase licenses for DJI Terra Advanced or Pro version on the product page on the official DJI
website. DJI will send the activation code via an email once purchased successfully. See the details below.
Launch DJI Terra > > Activated License(s) > Buy New License(s). Users will be redirected to
the official DJI website to get the details about the functions of different versions. Users can also
be redirected to the official DJI website by clicking the corresponding button where Real-Time 2D
Mapping, Real-Time 3D Point Cloud, Reconstrctun, Output Coordinate System, GCP Management,
Agriculture, KML File Import, or 2D/3D function is required.
To purchase DJI Terra Advanced or Pro, visit the DJI Terra product page at https://www.dji.com/
dji-terra . Input your information on the contact form, and then wait for a DJI authorized dealer to
respond to your request.

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Activate Licenses and Bind Devices


To use the licenses with the desired DJI accounts and on the desired computers, license activation
and device binding are required. Activate licenses in DJI Terra or via an activation link. Each license
can be bound to up to three computers. Contact DJI Support to unbind the license if needed.
1. Enter the activation page via the two methods below:
DJI Terra: Launch DJI Terra > > Activated License(s) > Activate a New License. A window
prompt will appear.
Activation Link: Visit https://license.dji.com/en
2. Input the activation code you received and the desired DJI account that you want to use the
license with, then click “Activate.”
3. After successful activation, view the ID, expiry time, and device binding status of the license. If
activating the license via the link, re-enter the Activated License(s) page to view the information.
4. Click “Device Binding” and then click “Bind” to bind the license to the current computer used.
“Bound” will be displayed next to the license of the corresponding ID in Activated License(s).

Reconstruction
After a Mapping, Oblique, or Corridor mission is complete, users can use the Reconstruction
function with the original photos captured by the aircraft to obtain a high-precision 2D map or 3D
model. After a model has been produced, users have the option to add annotation and perform
a variety of measurements. For Mapping and Corridor missions, both 2D reconstruction and 3D
reconstruction are achievable, and agriculture-specific functions can be done based on a 2D
map. For Oblique missions, only 3D reconstruction is available. If the imported photos include a
PPK result file from the Cloud PPK Service of the Phantom 4 RTK, this PPK file can be used for
2D or 3D reconstructions at a higher accuracy. If the imported photos are captured using the P4
Multispectral, you can reconstruct 2D multispectral maps.

Using the PPK Result Files


Use PPK result files from the Cloud PPK Service of the Phantom 4 RTK only.
1. Name the result file from Phantom 4 RTK’s Cloud PPK Service as “result.csv”, and store it in the
same folder as the photos you want to import.
2. Follow the instructions in 2D or 3D reconstruction to import the photos.
3. In the pop-up window, select Yes to use the positioning information in the PPK result file for
reconstruction, and select No to use the GPS positioning information included in the photos for
reconstruction.
4. Refer to the section below for the remaining instructions on reconstruction.

2D Reconstruction
If “Real-Time 2D Mapping” is disabled during a mission, the user can perform 2D map
reconstruction after the aircraft has completed its mission. If “Real-Time 2D Mapping” is enabled,
2D map reconstruction cannot be performed in the corresponding mapping mission. Users should
create a new Mapping mission to perform map reconstruction.

Reconstruction Procedure
1. Click the desired mission on the mission library. Then enter the reconstruction page through one
of the following methods:

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a. Click .
b. Click to enter Mission Editing View, and then click in the parameter list.

New Mapping Mission

Add Photo

New Mapping Mission


Created on: 12/03/2019
Type 2D Map
Last update: 23/06/2019

Mapping Scenes Urban

Resolution Medium

Annotation and Measurement

New Mapping Mission Agricultural Application

Start Reconstruction

2. Click . Select photos corresponding to the Mapping mission to add photos.

It is recommended to select at least six photos on two main paths for reconstruction.

3. After import, the icon will appear on the upper right corner of the map view. Click to turn it
blue indicating that capture location display is enabled. The corresponding location of the photos
captured will be displayed on the map as a dot. Click on the right to manage the photos. The
photos are grouped by the folders they are located. Expand the list to view and manage photos.
If capture location display is enabled, click the name of the photo to turn it blue and the
corresponding dot on the map will turn orange. Similarly, when you click the dot on the map, its
corresponding photo name in the list will turn blue.
Double-click a photo to view in a large size and zoom in or out.
Click “Manage,” select photos and then click “Delete” to delete photos. Click “Cancel” to exit
management.
Click to return to the reconstruction page.
4. Select “2D Map” as the reconstruction type.
5. Select the desired mapping scene. Field is suitable for open areas with objects of small height
difference such as farmland, Urban is suitable for areas with more buildings, and Fruit Tree is
suitable for areas with objects of large height difference such as orchard.
If Fruit Tree is selected, DJI Terra will recognize in the reconstruction result to mark different
areas such as fruit trees, buildings, and ground. After reconstruction, in Agriculture page, users
can add boundary points of a flight area and calibration point(s) in the Fruit Tree tag and DJI
Terra can automatically generate a flight path according to the recognition results. For more
information, refer to “Agricultural Application” on p. 29.
6. Select the desired resolution. High refers to the original resolution, Medium refers to 1/2 of the
original resolution (i.e. the length and width are both 1/2 of the original photo), and Low refers
to 1/3 of the original resolution (i.e. the length and width are both 1/3 of the original photo). For
example, if the original photo resolution is 6000x6000, the high resolution is the same, while the
medium resolution is 3000x3000, and the low resolution is 2000x2000.

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7. Set the output coordinate system and manage GCPs if required. Refer to the section below for
details.
8. Click “Start Reconstruction,” a pop-up window will appear to ask if a user wants to copy the
photos to the mission folder. If a user chooses to save a copy, the added photos will be copied
to the current mission folder and they will be included in the mission file when exporting a
mission. If the user does not save a copy, the added photos will not be copied and will not be
included when exporting a mission. Then click “Continue” to start reconstruction. The progress
bar at the bottom will show the mapping progress. Click “Stop” to stop mapping, and the
progress will be saved.
9. Multiple reconstruction missions can be started. Before the first mission finishes, other missions
will be lined up and processed in order.
10. After mapping, the result will be shown in the map view. Zoom in or out to view the map at different
levels. Annotation and measurement and agriculture applications are also available.
11.  Click “Quality Report” to view and save a report in html format. The report includes reconstruction
result overview, RTK status, camera calibration information and process information. Refer to the
document How to Read a DJI Terra Quality Report for 2D Maps on the official DJI website for details.

File Format and Storage Path of 2D Maps


The 2D map reconstruction result is raster data in GeoTIFF format which can be used in third party
software compatible with GeoTIFF format.
The default storage path of the 2D map files is as below. This cache directory can be changed in
Settings.
C:\Users\<computer name>\Documents\DJI\DJI Terra\<DJI account name>\<mission code>\map\result.tif
In the reconstruction page, users can open the current mission folder using the keyboard shortcut
“Ctrl+Alt+F”.
If PC GS Pro has been used on your computer, after DJI Terra has been installed, the
cache directory will still be as follows:
  C:\Users\<computer name>\Documents\DJI\Groundstation\Missions\<DJI account name>
The mission code is the number generated by the software automatically when a mission
is created. It cannot be changed by users.

Annotation and Measurement


Click on the right of Annotation and Measurement bar to enter the page. Users can add
coordinates, measure distance and area.

Annotation and Measurement

Measurement

Coordinate Manage

Measurement 1

Measurement 2


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Coordinate
1. Click to enter Coordinate Adding mode.
2. Click on the map to add a coordinate. Drag to adjust its position. Click on top to delete the
coordinate. The box below the coordinate shows the name, longitude, and latitude, indicating
that the coordinate is in editing status. Click the text box of the name to input the name, then
click “Save” to exit editing.

Coordinate

Longitude 114.191106276392
Latitude 22.358588422040

Save

3. The coordinate list displays the added coordinates. Click to expand the information to view
the longitude and latitude and change the name.
Distance
4. Make sure that there is no coordinate in editing status. Click “Manage,” and select coordinates
Horizontal Distance 2199.28m
(the outer box of the coordinate will turn blue when selected) to export or delete them.
Cancel Save

Distance
1. Click to enter distance measurement mode.
2. Click the left mouse button on the map to add measurement points. Drag to adjust the position.
The selected point is red, while the unselected
Coordinate
point is gray. Click on top to delete the selected
point. Click to delete all the points in this114.191106276392
measurement. Click the right mouse button to end
Area
Longitude

measurement. The box below the Area line shows22.358588422040


Latitude the5667.84m
name 2and horizontal distance. Click the text
box of the name to input the name, then click “Save” Saveto exit editing. A distance measurement is

in editing status when the measurement is not ended or saved. To exit editing status, end the
measurement and save.

Distance
Coordinate

Horizontal
Longitude Distance 2199.28m
114.191106276392
Latitude 22.358588422040
Cancel Save

Save

3. The process to view and manage distance measurements is the same as the one used for
coordinates.
Area
Distance
Area
Area
Horizontal Distance 5667.84m
2199.28m
2

1. Click to enter area measurement mode.


2. As with distance measurement, the procedure
Cancel to Save
add measurement points for area is similar.
Save

The only difference is that there are three measurements points required before ending the
measurement, which is achievable by clicking the right mouse button.

Area

Area 5667.84m2

Save

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Agricultural Application
Click on the right of Agricultural Application bar to enter the page. Users can plan operations for
fields or fruit trees on the 2D map. Planning includes Boundary, Polygon Obstacle, Round Obstacle,
and Calibration Point.

Field
New Mapping Mission

Field Fruit Tree

Choose Type

Boundary Polygon Obstacle

Round Obstacle Calibration Point

Create Next

Boundary
1. Click “Boundary” and click the desired positions on the map to add edge points for the field.
2. After adding edge points for one field, click “Create” to add edge points for the next field.
3. Click “Next” to switch between different fields.
4. Click a point shown on the map to select it, drag to adjust its position, click to delete it, and
click to clear information of all types.
5. The panel will display the number and area of the current field and the number, longitude, and
latitude of the current edge point. Users can adjust the edge point position via typing longitude
and latitude values and using the arrow keys.

Polygon Obstacle
1. Click “Polygon Obstacle” and click the desired positions on the map to add edge points for the
field.
2. After adding edge points for one obstacle, click “Create” to add edge points for the next
obstacle.
3. Click “Next” to switch between different obstacles.
4. Click a point shown on the map to select it, drag to adjust its position, click to delete it, and
click to clear information of all types.
5. The panel will display the number and area of the current obstacle zone and the number,
longitude, and latitude of the current obstacle edge point. Users can adjust the edge point
position via typing longitude and latitude values and using the arrow keys.

Round Obstacle
1. Click “Round Obstacle” and click the desired position on the map. Then a dot will appear on the
map. Drag it to adjust the radius of the round obstacle.


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2. Click another position on the map to add a new round obstacle.


3. Click a round obstacle to select it, drag the circular area to adjust the obstacle position, click
to delete it, and click to clear information of all types.
4. The panel will display the number, area, and radius of the current obstacle and the longitude
and latitude of its center. Users can adjust the radius via typing a value and adjust the center
position via typing longitude and latitude values and using the arrow keys.

Calibration Point
1. Click “Calibration Point” and click the desired position on the map to add a calibration point.
Users can add several calibration points.
2. Drag a calibration point to adjust its position, click to delete it, and click to clear
information of all types.
3. The panel will display the number, longitude, and latitude of the current calibration point. Users
can adjust the calibration point position via typing longitude and latitude values and using the
arrow keys.

Planning Complete
1. Click to save the mission.
2. Click and the mission will be uploaded to DJI Agriculture Management Platform. Agras
aircraft users can download the mission from the platform to the DJI MG app.
3. Click and the mission will be exported to the microSD card in the remote controller connected
to the computer. Insert the card into the Agras remote controller and import the mission in the
prompted menu in DJI MG.

Fruit Tree

New Mapping Mission

Field Fruit Tree

Spraying Type
Continuous Spraying

Spot Spraying

Modify Result

Mission Area Planning

Farmland Boundary Point


0 0
Area
0m2

Generate Route

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1. Select Spraying Type. When using an Agras aircraft to perform the flight mission generated by
DJI Terra, the aircraft will spray according to the selected type. Continuous spraying refers to
spraying when flying within a recognized fruit tree area. Spot spraying refers to spraying only
when flying to the tree crown center of the recognized fruit tree area.
2. If Display Result is enabled, recognition for different areas such as fruit trees, buildings, ground,
water and poles will be displayed on the map.
3. Click Modify Result to modify the recognition result manually. Operation varies for different
spraying types.
• When continuous spraying is selected, use the corresponding brush for each type of area to
paint on the map to modify the recognition result.
• When spot spraying is selected, circles will be displayed on the map to mark the tree crown
centers. Click to edit them. Click the recognized tree crown center to select it, then click
to delete. Click on the map to add a tree crown center marker.
4. Click and to add boundary points and calibration points in the area that includes fruit trees.
Click the icon or to show or hide the planned farmland and calibration points.
5. Click “Generate Route.” DJI Terra will automatically generate a route for fruit tree operations.
Users can enable or disable route display and obstacle sensing, and configure route altitude,
route width, and route angle.
6. Click to save the operation. Click and the operation will be exported to the microSD
card in the remote controller connected to the computer. Insert the card into the Agras remote
controller and import the operation in the prompted menu on the DJI MG app.

2D Multispectral Map Reconstruction


2D multispectral map reconstruction is only supported when using photos captured by the P4
Multispectral. The reconstruction procedure is similar to that of 2D reconstruction. “2D Multispectral
Map” should be selected as the reconstruction type. Users can view the supported vegetation
index outputs. Annotations and measurements can be done the same way you would after a 2D
reconstruction.
Vegetation Index Outputs
DJI Terra supports 5 types of vegetation indices: NDVI, LCI, GNDVI, OSAVI, and NDRE, each
requiring photos from different spectral bands. DJI Terra will display the indices that can be
calculated according to the imported photos. There will be notifications under output index if any
photos are missing in the required band. After reconstruction, click the buttons for different indices
to view the results.
Even if only one photo is missing from a required band for the desired vegetation index, it is
considered that the information of that whole band is missing. Users can view which photos
are missing in the required band in the photo list.

File Format and Storage Path of 2D Multispectral Maps


The 2D multispectral map reconstruction results are raster data in the GeoTIFF format which can be
used in third party software compatible with GeoTIFF format. The results include multispectral index
maps for each index, 2D orthographic maps in RGB and for each of the spectral bands. The default
storage path of the 2D multispectral map files can be found below. In the reconstruction page,
users can open the current mission folder using the keyboard shortcut “Ctrl+Alt+F”. This cache
directory can be changed in Settings.

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The default storage path of the multispectral index maps is


C:\Users\<computer name>\Documents\DJI\DJI Terra\<DJI account name>\<mission code>\map\
index_map
The default storage path of the 2D orthographic maps in RGB and for each of the spectral bands is
C:\Users\<computer name>\Documents\DJI\DJI Terra\<DJI account name>\<mission code>\map
The result.tif file is the RGB 2D orthographic map. The result_XXX.tif file is the 2D orthographic map
for the spectral band corresponding to “XXX” in the file name.

3D Reconstruction
3D reconstruction is available for Mapping, Oblique, and Corridor missions, and the procedure and
result are completely the same. If “Real-Time 3D Point Cloud” is disabled during a mission, the user
can perform 3D reconstruction after the aircraft has completed its mission. If “Real-Time 3D Point
Cloud” is enabled, 3D reconstruction cannot be performed in the corresponding mission. Users
should create a new mission to perform 3D reconstruction.

Reconstruction Procedure
1. The method to enter the reconstruction page and add photos is similar to that used for 2D
reconstruction.
3D reconstruction occupies more computer resources. To ensure smooth 3D reconstruction
processes by adding an adequate amount of photos, refer to the number of photos
corresponding to the following computer configurations.

Graphic Card RAM Max Photo Amount Photo Resolution


16GB 1600
32GB 3200
GeForce GTX 1050Ti with
48GB 4800 4864x3648
a VRAM of 4GB
64GB 6400
128GB 12800

2. When performing 3D reconstruction on a Mapping or Corridor mission, set the reconstruction


type to “3D Model”.
3. Select the desired resolution. High refers to the original resolution, Medium refers to 1/2 of the
original resolution (i.e. the length and width are both 1/2 of the original photo), and Low refers
to 1/3 of the original resolution (i.e. the length and width are both 1/4 of the original photo). For
example, if the original photo resolution is 6000x6000, the high resolution is the same, while the
medium resolution is 3000x3000, and the low resolution is 1500x1500.
4. Select mapping scenarios. Normal works for most scenarios, including oblique and nadir view.
Circle is suitable for scenarios where images are captured by flying around vertical structures or
assets such as a communications towers, power towers, or wind turbines.
5. Model option: If enabled, a 3D model will be generated. The default format for the LOD model is
b3dm. Users can set to other formats. OSGB refers to the osgb format for the LOD model. OBJ
refers to the obj format for non-LOD models. PLY refers to the ply format for non-LOD models. If
the model option is disabled, no model files will be generated.

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6. Point cloud option: If enabled, a 3D point cloud will be generated. The default format for the
point cloud is pnts. If LAS is selected, the point cloud output will also include a file in the las
format.
To run the reconstruction, it is required to enable at least one of the options for model or
point cloud.

7. Click “Start Reconstruction,” a pop-up window will appear to ask if users want to copy the photos
to the mission folder. If a user chooses to save a copy, the added photos will be copied to the
current mission folder and they will be included in the mission file when exporting a mission.
If a user does not save a copy, the added photos will not be copied and will not be included
when exporting a mission. Then click “Continue” to start reconstruction. The progress bar at the
bottom will show the mapping progress. Click “Stop” to stop modeling, and the progress will be
saved. If a user selects to continue after stopping a modeling session, DJI Terra will track back
slightly from the saved progress and then continue modeling.
8. Multiple reconstruction missions can be started. Before the first mission finishes, other missions
will be lined up and processed in order.
9. After modeling, users can translate and rotate the model, and zoom in or out to view it from
different angles.
There will be three icons on the right screen and the model can be viewed at different settings.
: Shows the orthographic projection of the 3D model. In this view, hold down the left mouse
button and drag to translate model.
/ : Displays the 3D model in top view or front view. In any of the two views, hold down the
left mouse button and drag to translate the model, scroll the mouse wheel or hold down the right
mouse button and drag to zoom in or out, and hold down the mouse wheel and drag to rotate.
10. Click “Quality Report” to view and save a report in html format. The report includes an overview
of the reconstruction result, RTK status, camera calibration information and process information.
Refer to the document How to Read a DJI Terra Quality Report for 3D Models on the official DJI
website for details.

File Format and Storage Path of 3D Models


DJI Terra can output 3D models in the following formats:
1. Texture mesh file in ply and obj formats.
2. LOD (Level of Detail) model file in b3dm and osgb formats. Format conversion is not supported.
The default storage path of the 3D model files is as follows:
C:\Users\<computer name>\Documents\DJI\DJI Terra\<DJI account name>\<mission code>\
models\pc\0
In the reconstruction page, users can open the current mission folder using the keyboard
shortcut “Ctrl+Alt+F”.
NOTE: This cache directory can be changed in Settings.
  If PC GS Pro has been used on your computer, after DJI Terra has been installed, the
cache directory will still be as follows:
  C:\Users\<computer name>\Documents\DJI\Groundstation\Missions\<DJI account name>
The mission code is the number generated by the software automatically when a mission
is created. It cannot be changed by users.


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Annotation and Measurement


Click on the right of Annotation and Measurement bar to enter the page. Users can add
coordinates, measure distance, area and volume based on a specified coordinate system. For
example, when using the photos captured by a Phantom 4 RTK aircraft in WGS84 coordinate
system, the altitude involved in Annotation and Measurement refers to the ellipsoidal height. If using
other coordinate systems, the altitude corresponds to the elevation in the coordinate system that the
photos use.
The method to add coordinates, measure distance and area is similar to the one in 2D
reconstruction, but the data included is different. When measuring the volume, it is required to
select the base plane. The following is a description of the data of coordinate, distance, area and
volume in 3D reconstruction.
Coordinate: The three-dimensional coordinate of the added coordinate point, including longitude,
latitude and altitude. The altitude corresponds to the elevation in the coordinate system that the
photos use.
Distance: The horizontal distance is the length of the horizontal projection of the line segment
between the two added measurement points, the vertical distance is the height difference between
the two points, and the straight distance refers to the spatial distance between the two points, i.e.,
the length of the line segment between two points. If a polyline is added, the straight distance is the
sum of the straight distances for each segment.
Area: Refers to the projected area of the polygon area formed by the added measurement points
along the elevation direction.
Volume: When projecting the polygon area formed by the added measurement points along
the elevation direction, a polyhedron is produced. With reference to the specified base plane,
the volume refers to the cut and fill volume of the model. The portion above the base plane (the
direction in which the elevation is increased) is the cut, and the portion below the base plane (the
direction in which the elevation is reduced) is the fill. There are two options for the base plane, the
Mean Plane and the Lowest Point.
• Mean Plane: A plane (possibly an inclined plane) fitted with multiple measurement points as the
reference plane.
• Lowest Point: Use the plane of the lowest elevation point among the measurement points as the
base plane.

The Annotation and Measurement of the 3D model also includes the function to display the camera
pose when adding coordinates.
1. Enable “Camera Pose” and the green patterns indicates the camera pose when the photo was
captured.
2. Click to enter Coordinate Adding mode.
3. Click on the model to select a point. The camera pose display of the photos including the
selected point will turn yellow, and a photo preview from the camera's perspective will be
displayed at the bottom of the screen.

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4. The yellow cross in the preview photo indicates the position of the point on the model in the
photo. Click the photo, and the corresponding camera pose display will turn blue. Double-click
the photo to view in a large size and zoom in or out.

Output Coordinate System Settings


When generating 2D or 3D reconstructions, users can set the output coordinate system after
importing images. The coordinates in the reconstruction result will be converted to the designated
coordinate system.
Click on the right of Output Coordinate System Settings bar to enter the settings page. If the
images imported do not include GPS information, the output coordinate system will be automatically
set to “Any Coordinate System” defined by DJI Terra. If the images include GPS information, the
output coordinate system will be automatically set to “Known Coordinate System” and converted to
a projected coordinate system in WGS 84. Users can select other known coordinate systems and
set the altitude. Follow the instructions below.
1. Known Coordinate System Settings
There are two methods to set the known coordinate system, importing a PRJ file and searching
in DJI Terra.
Importing a PRJ file: Search and download the .prj file for the desired coordinate system on the
website https://spatialreference.org. Then click “Import PRJ” in DJI Terra to import.
Searching in DJI Terra: Click “Search”, input the coordinate system name or authorization code,
select the desired coordinate system in the searching results. Then click “Apply”.
2. Altitude Settings
DJI Terra supports Default (ellipsoid height), EGM96, EGM2008, NAVD88, NAVD88 (ftUS),
NAVD88 (ft).
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GCP Management

Ground Control Points (GCPs) are marked points on the ground with known coordinates
and are clearly visible in an image. GCPs can be obtained using photogrammetry
methods such as GPS-RTK or a total station. GCPs are used to optimize the result of aerial
triangulation. There are also check points that are used to check for the absolute accuracy
of aerial triangulation.

When generating 2D or 3D reconstructions, users can import GCPs after importing images to help
increase the robustness and accuracy of aerial triangulation, check the accuracy of the aerial
triangulation against actual measurements, and convert the aerial triangulation result into the one in
the GCP’s coordinate system. Note that the positioning and pose of the camera should be included
in the added images.
Click on the right of GCP Management bar to enter the page. The page includes GCP list,
GCP information, photo gallery, aerial triangulation view, and marking view. The marking view will
appear on the left of the aerial triangulation view after an image is selected in the photo gallery, as
shown below. Users can add GCPs, mark points, and conduct aerial triangulation calculation and
optimization.

Marking View Aerial Triangulation View

GCP List

GCP Information

Photo
Gallery

Aerial Triangulation
In the GCP management page, DJI Terra will process the added images, and the camera
positioning and attitude information will be shown on the map when complete. Click
“Aerotriangulation” at the bottom of the screen to start aerial triangulation calculation. The result
will be shown on the screen when complete, including camera positioning and attitude and aerial
triangulation points.

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GCP Coordinate System


Click on the left of GCP Coordinate System bar to set the GCP coordinate system by following the
same instructions as the ones for output coordinate system configuration.

Optimization
Import a GCP file and mark points on the images to optimize the aerial triangulation.

Importing GCP Files


1. Preparing GCP Files
The GCP data in the file should be in this order: point name, latitude/X/E, longitude/Y/N, height/Z/
U, horizontal accuracy, vertical accuracy. Accuracy data is optional. Each column is separated
with a space or a tab. The example is as shown below. Note that in the projected coordinate
system, X represents the East, and Y represents the North.

Name Latitude Longitude Height

1 22.0 113.0 1.0


2 22.5 113.5 2.0
a 23.0 114.0 3.0
b 23.5 114.5 4.0

2. Importing GCPs
Click , and select the desired GCP file to import it. Users can also import GCPs with marked
points by clicking . After importing, the GCPs will be shown in both the aerial triangulation
view and GCP list.
You can only import GCP files in the json format that are exported in DJI Terra when using
to import GCPs.

3. Editing GCPs
Click to select a GCP. It will turn blue in the aerial triangulation view and GCP list when selected.
The camera position of the images that contain the selected GCP will turn yellow. The blue cross
on the thumbnail in the photo gallery represents the GCP’s projected result on the image. When
“Only display photos with GCP” is enabled, only the images on which the current GCP can be
projected and images including marking points will be displayed.
Press and hold the Ctrl key on the keyboard and click the GCPs to select multiple GCPs. Click
to delete the selected GCPs.
Click to add a GCP. Set the GCP as a control point or a check point , and input its
horizontal accuracy, vertical accuracy, and coordinates in the coordinate system the GCPs are in.

Marking
1. Select a GCP, and click one of the images including the selected GCP in the photo gallery. The
marking view will display on the left of the aerial triangulation view. The blue cross in the marking
view represents the GCP’s projected result on the image.


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2. In the marking view, hold the left button on the mouse to drag the image, scroll to zoom in and
out. Click on the image using the yellow cross to mark the GCP’s actual location in the image.
The marked point is displayed in the marking view and photo gallery with a green cross, and
there will be a check mark on the upper right corner of the image in the photo gallery, indicating
that this is an image with a marked point.
3. Delete marked points: Select the images with marked points in the photo gallery, and press the
Delete key on the keyboard or click on the top of the marking view.
4. Export GCP file: Click to export a json file including GCPs and marked points, which can be
applied to other missions including the same images with marked points.
5. For the same GCP, the blue cross location will be updated according to the marked point
location after each marking from the third image on. The reprojection error and 3D point error will
also be updated.
To ensure the robustness of the post aerial triangulation optimization, it is recommended to
mark at least four images for each GCP and make sure that the GCPs with marked points
are as evenly distributed as possible in the mapping area. The recommended number of
GCPs is no less than four (the type of the point should be set to GCP). Check points can be
set according to the demand of the mission.

Optimization
1. After marking points, click “Optimize” at the bottom of the screen for aerial triangulation
optimization. The aerial triangulation display will be updated when complete.
2. Select one of the GCPs to view the reprojection error and 3D point error after aerial triangulation
optimization in the GCP information section. If the 3D point error is too large, adjust the marked
points and repeat optimization until the error meets your requirements.
Aerial triangulation optimization can be done repeatedly. Remember to click “Optimize”
to update the aerial triangulation result once you adjust the marked points, change the
coordinate system, and edit the GCPs. If optimization is not run after adjustment, when you
back to the reconstruction page, the reconstruction will be done using the previous aerial
triangulation result.

View and Export Logs


DJI Terra will generate a log file when performing a mission. If there is a software error or the
software crashes during a mission, users can have access to the corresponding log file in the
storage path below according to the time the mission was performed. Then export it and send to
DJI Support for analysis.
C:\Users\<computer name>\AppData\Roaming\DJI Terra\log
Users can open the log storage directory using the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl+Alt+L" after launching
DJI Terra.

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