Ground Station

1.How do I set up vision ground station? Vision Ground Station is built into the latest version of the Vision app (iOS: Version 1.0.41, Android 1.0.50). Simply update the app, open it and go to “Settings” to enable Ground Station. Accept the terms and conditions then return to “Camera” mode and swipe left to begin Ground Station flight planning.

2.What extra equipment do I need? None. Everything needed for Vision Ground Station flight is built in to the Phantom 2 Vision and Vision+.

Just ensure that you are running the latest firmware (v3.04). Visit https://www.dji.com/ca/product/phantom-2-vision/download to download the latest firmware and installation instructions.

3.What information do I need to know for my first Vision Ground Station flight? Remember that launching from the ground, your Phantom will fly in a straight line to your first waypoint. Make sure you have enough clearance to travel up to the altitude desired for your flight plan.

4.What are the parameters of ground station control? 16 waypoints

200-meter height limit

5000-meter max flight distance

3 speedsFast 8m/s, Mid 4m/s, Slow 2m/s



5.What safety tips do I need to be mindful of? Altitude is from ground, not from sea level. Make sure your preset flight is high enough to avoid obstacles Use Ground Station in open spaces to ensure a strong GPS signal and avoid planning flight paths near power lines.

6.How do I regain control of my phantom if I want to cancel my flight plan? Quickly flip the S1 switch down and then back to GPS mode.

7.My phantom is not allowing me to set waypoints, why? This could be caused by one of three things

1. You may be within an airport no-fly zone (within 8Km of major airports) or you may have no GPS lock. Move out of the no-fly zone to begin.

2. You have no GPS lock. Wait until your Phantom has full GPS lock i.e. 6 satellites or more.

3. You have not cached a map. Connect to the internet and download the map for your area.

8.Is Vision waypoints available for the Phantom 2? The Vision Waypoints system is not available for the Phantom 2, however the more complex Ground Station app for the Phantom 2 is. All that is required is the installation of a DJI 2.4G Bluetooth datalink: https://www.dji.com/ca/product/2-4g-bluetooth-datalink

9.Is Vision waypoints available for the Phantom 1 / FC40? The Vision waypoints system is not compatible with the Phantom 1 or FC40

10.Is Vision waypoints available for the Naza? The Vision waypoints system is not compatible with the Naza or the Naza-M, however the Naza-M can be used with iPad ground station.

11.Why can't I see a map? An Internet connection is required to download the map. If flying in an area without internet access, you can cache the map by viewing it when an internet connection is available.

12.Can I see the map and camera live view at the same time? No. The map and the camera are on different pages.

13.What are the red circles on the map? These are airport safety zones. Waypoint flight is not permitted within this area.

14.Does this feature Point of Interest? Point of Interest is not supported on the Vision waypoints system at this time.

15.Where do I download maps from? Maps will be downloaded automatically through Google Maps when you view the waypoints page, as long as you have an internet connection.

16.Does the Phantom now follow? The Phantom does not follow, however you can get a similar effect by programming the Phantom to fly your path, then setting an appropriate flight speed.

17.What happens if transmission fails during a mission? The Phantom will continue on its mission.

18.What happens if video breaks during a mission? The Phantom will continue on its mission.

19.What happens if the connection fails while hovering? The Phantom will continue to hover for 1 minute then return to home.