DroneLink – Flight Planning Guide for DJI Phantom 4 Series

1. Log In

• Go to https://app.dronelink.com

• Sign in with provided account details

2. Create a New Plan

• Click “+ New Plan”

• Choose your flight type:
  Mapping
  Inspection
  Orbit

3. Draw Your Flight Area

• Use the map to draw your mission area as a polygon, line, or point

• Adjust size and position by dragging the edges or corners

4. Flight Settings for Phantom 4

• Altitude: 120 meters

• Overlap: 85% front / 80% side (recommended for photogrammetry)

• Speed: 15–30 km/h (safe and smooth for Phantom 4)

• Camera angle: 90° (nadir) for mapping

5. Review the Flight Path

• DroneLink will automatically generate your flight path

• Review path length, flight duration, and waypoints

6. Camera & Capture Settings

• Resolution: 20 MP (5472x3648)

• Capture mode: Time Interval shooting (e.g., every 2 seconds)

• Format: JPG

7. Save and Sync

• Click “Save” to store your mission

• It will sync automatically to your DroneLink mobile app

8. Pre-Flight Checklist (Mobile App)

• Connect your Phantom 4 remote controller to your mobile device via USB

• Launch the DroneLink mobile app

• Load the saved mission

• Confirm the following before takeoff:
  Battery charge level
  GPS signal strength
  Compass calibration
  Return-to-Home (RTH) altitude (typically 50–80 m)

9. Launch the Mission

• Start the mission manually or use Auto Start in the app

• Monitor the drone and camera feedback during flight

• Watch for overheating or battery drain on your mobile device (especially tablets)

Phantom 4 Notes:

• Most Phantom 4 models don’t support RTK (unless using P4 RTK)

• Use a high-speed SD card (32 GB or larger)

• Always inspect your propellers before each flight