Your drone will capture .jpg images to ensure that they are supported by Pix4D's image processing engine. Pix4Dcapture will set your camera's exposure settings depending on your drone's manufacturer.
DJI
The camera's exposure settings are set to automatic so that the images are optimally captured to ensure a good reconstruction.
Main:
- White balance: Automatic. This parameter adjusts for each image.
Tip: More flexibility is possible:
- (Android) Changing the while balance in DJI GO (4) will apply during the flight with the app.
- (iOS) Selecting the white balance as automatic, sunny or cloudy directly in the settings of the app.
- ISO (auto, 100, 200, etc.): Automatic.
- Sharpness: Standard.
- Contrast: Standard.
- Exposure compensation: Default.
- Resolution: Maximum.
Others:
- Anti-flicker (video): Automatic.
- Exposure metering (average/center/point): Center.
Important: Changing the camera settings in DJI GO, or DJI GO 4 should be effective in the Android app (only, not iOS for now) but it is not guaranteed as it was not extensively tested. It also depends on the drone, camera, and type of mission. The aperture and exposure time are automatically set by DJI but can be adjusted and should be taken into account. These settings impact the sharpness of the image.
Parrot Bebop 2
The camera settings that are taken into account in the Android or iOS app are those defined in Parrot FreeFlight 3.
I have searched the community for an answer to this, but no luck...
What is the recommended workflow for setting camera settings for DJI drones? I think I speak for most of us when I say it's unacceptable to have the camera settings be on AUTO. Especially for shutter speed. The camera needs to be on shutter priority in order to keep blurry photos out of the data set.
Has it been confirmed that if we set the camera settings in DJI GO4, close it out, open Pix4DCapture, and run mission that it will save those camera settings?
Hi Tylor,
For now, the iOS version of Pix4Dcapture has been designed so that the camera settings will be automatically put to Auto/standard while making an image acquisition. The user has no possibility to set manually the camera settings. However, in the Pix4Dcapture app, the white balance can be chosen between Sunny/Cloudy/Auto in Advanced Settings.
We share your interest in having the possibility to set the camera settings manually with the developer's team.
Using the Android version of Pix4Dcapture, Changing the camera settings in DJI GO, or DJI GO 4 should be effective while making a flight plan but it is not guaranteed as it was not extensively tested. It also depends on the drone, camera, and type of mission.
Best,
Help for setting dji3 advanced.
I am in trial free period (. I tried 3 time of same mission (double grid to mapping my hospital, Thailand). But,until now I always overexposed in each mission. I set 80m altitude, 75 degree, 80% overlap and medium speed, 339x146m at 12min 30s. How can I set the camera to correct the over exposure?
Hi Sudhev,
The camera's exposure settings are set to automatic so that the images are optimally captured to ensure a good reconstruction. If you are using the Android version of Pix4Dcapture, Changing the camera settings in DJI GO, or DJI GO 4 should be effective while making a flight plan but it is not guaranteed as it was not extensively tested. In this case, fly your drone at 80m altitude, adjust your exposer setting to get a better image and then plan your mission using the Pix4D capture app.
For now, the iOS version of Pix4Dcapture has been designed so that the camera settings will be automatically put to Auto/standard while making an image acquisition. The user has no possibility to set manually the camera settings. However, in the Pix4Dcapture app, the white balance can be chosen between Sunny/Cloudy/Auto in Advanced Settings.
Best,
Yes, we need to have the capability to have manual controls of the camera. Otherwise, our orthomosaics are useless.
my mission not can be upload. because 2 messages . first camera setting up seconde mission not uploaded to drone
Hello,
The behavior you are describing has not been reported to us so far. As a first step, I would suggest you go through all the basic checks and troubleshooting steps as it will solve most of the issues that can be encountered if properly followed.
Regards,
Hola buenas tardes!
No tengo la opción de personalizar la cámara ,uso Crystalsky y quiero usar Flir VUE PRO.
Estoy usando la versión gratuita de pix4dcapture, hay alguna configuración restringida? en comparación con la versión de pago de Pix4d.
Hi Miquel,
The Pix4Dcapture app is a free application and the full version is available to all the users. However, there is no custom option to change the camera setting using the Pix4Dcapture app.
If a Non-DJI camera is mounted on DJI drones, Pix4Dcapture will not be able to trigger the camera. Making it work will rely on the fact that a timelapse can be set in this custom camera. A specific functionality has been developed on iOS to keep the right overlap up to the camera specifications. More information here. CrystalSky controller runs on the android version so the custom camera option is not available in your case.
Regards,
Hi
I connect DJI Mavic Pro 2 Drone from my iOS phone with Pix4Dcapture application, but the camera image is not coming, black screen is coming.
Could you help.
I just bought an iPad to more easily change between apps, just to find out that I loose the ability to change camera settings compared to android. the app is a mess. Anyone knows an alternative with something simmilar to free flight mode?
Jorg, just use the DJI GO app and put the camera in timed shot mode for 2s, 3s, or whatever you want the interval to be.
I must say, the ability to manually change ISO at least (for DJI P4P or P4Adv).....would be a wonderful addition.
Another flight app that shall remain nameless (DD) allows manual settings in DJI Go4 to override default settings in their app, so technically it is possible.
I love P4D Capture and the results it gives; but minor updates (which may take clever people time to program) would be wonderful as the years slip by!! :) I for one, would GLADLY pay for the flight app with upgrades. Or maybe I should start a "crowd-funding" page to make this happen!!?? What do you say P4D??
jorg heido - I am using an iPad (Pix4D) with the slave RC and a Crystalsky (Android, DJI Go) with the master (operating DJI Inspire 1 Pro and M600 Pro). When the Drone take off checklist is finished I change the camera settings on the master RC (DJI Go) and then start the mission on the iPad. Works perfectly. Though I'd rather have full controll with Pix4D or the possibility to activate/deactivate automatic camera set up.
I’m using the Anafi Thermal and its taking thermal pictures during the mission. How do I change the settings to take normal pictures?