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Adding a Custom Camera in DJI Pilot 2 for the DJI M400

How to enter a custom camera profile into the DJI Pilot 2 app when planning a mapping mission with the DJI Matrice 400 (M400).

 Entering a Custom Camera Profile

The video below walks through how to open an area planning mission and add a custom camera in DJI Pilot 2.

 Steps Shown in the Video

  1. Open the DJI Pilot 2 app on the RC Plus 2 controller.
  2. Tap Flight Route from the home screen.
  3. Tap the + icon and select Create a Route.
  4. Select the mission type and define your mapping area. Tap the blue check mark in the top left to proceed to the mission settings.
  5. In the mission settings, select the aircraft as M400, then navigate to the Camera section.
  6. In the Camera Type dropdown, select Custom Camera.
  7. Enter your camera’s parameters (see below).
  8. Tap Save to store the custom camera profile.
  9. Select your saved camera from the camera list to apply it to the mission.


Custom Camera Parameters

You will need your camera’s datasheet to fill in the following values accurately. These parameters directly affect GSD and flight path calculations.

  • Photo Size Width and Height (pixels)
  • Sensor Size Width and Height (mm)
  • Focal Length (mm)
  • Minimum Capture Interval (seconds)


R3 Pro / R3 Pro V2

Parameter

Value

Number of Pixels - Width

6252

Number of Pixels - Height

4168

Focal Length

15.6 mm

Sensor Size - Width

23.5 mm

Sensor Size - Height

15.6 mm


ROCK Ultra (45 MP Camera)

Parameter

Value

Number of Pixels - Width

8192

Number of Pixels - Height

5468

Focal Length

18.0 mm

Sensor Size - Width

36 mm

Sensor Size - Height

24 mm


ROCK Ultra (26 MP Camera)

Parameter

Value

Number of Pixels - Width

6240

Number of Pixels - Height

4168

Focal Length

15.9 mm

Sensor Size - Width

23.5 mm

Sensor Size - Height

15.6 mm