This document aims to help developers to understand and quickly activate the flight platform.
Note: Please remove the propellers from your uav when following the steps.
Please go to https://developer.dji.com/register/ and apply for an Onboard SDK level 2 access. You will receive your APP ID and Key once your application is approved.
Connect your UAV to your PC via a USB-to-MicroUSB cable. Launch the DJI Assistant and check the box next to "Enable API control”.
In case of the QT Sample, the baud rate is set to be 230400. Close the Assistant after finish.
Ensure your Android or iOS mobile device has the internet connection ready, and connect it to the remote controller. Afterthat, launch the DJI GO app.
Connect your Onboard Devices to the Autopilot’s UART port.
Note: Please connect the RX pin of Onboard device to Autopilot’s TX pin. Please connect the TX pin of Onboard device to Autopilot’s RX pin. Please the GND pin of Onboard device to Autopilot’s GND pin.
The following are using the “DJI_Onboard_SDK_Windows_QT_Sample” as an demonstration:
- Connect the Autopilot to your PC using a UART-to-USB cable.
- Launch the Windows QT Sample on your PC , configure the Baud rate on your PC so that it matches the rates of the UAV (For detail, please refer to step 3).
- Open the Serial Port and check the UAV info under the UAV Info Section on screen.
- Click the 'Activation' button to activate the Autopilot.
