DJI Fly KMZ Import
How to import a manually-created waypoint KMZ file into a DJI RC, RC 2, or RC Pro
DJI Fly does not provide an import function for waypoint files. However, there is a manual way to import an externally-created KMZ file into the DJI Fly waypoint data store. The only way to perform this import is to replace (or overwrite) an existing waypoint KMZ file. Therefore, before proceeding to the following steps, create a "dummy" waypoint mission on the DJI RC (or RC Pro) that you will replace with the externally-created waypoint mission. This procedure requires some manual steps and is outlined below.
Windows or Mac Method
- Connect your DJI RC 2 (or RC Pro) via the USB-C port outside of the dust cover (not the "Host" port) to your computer and power on the RC. Your computer will be used to navigate the RC (or RC Pro) file system.
- If using a Mac, you will need an application such as "Android File Transfer" to see internal storage on the DJI RC, RC 2, or RC Pro.
- The DJI RC appears to be incompatible with Windows. When connected, only the flight log folder is visible. Somehow, the data/dji.go.v5/files/waypoint path is hidden from view. This is odd because when using the "Android File Transfer" application on a Mac, or when connected to another Android device, this file system is completely navigable. If anyone can figure out how to navigate to the waypoint folder on the DJI RC when connected to Windows, please let me know.
- The waypoint files are stored in the following folder on the DJI RC:
- /Android/data/dji.go.v5/files/waypoint
- If that directory does not appear to exist, you may need to do one of the following: (If this works for you please let me know because I am unable to test this myself.)
- Using the modification times of the folders, identify the most recently-created folder. This folder will contain the "dummy" waypoint mission that will be replaced.
- Note: The folders displayed are named using GUIDs/UUIDs (Globally Unique Identifiers).
- Example GUID/UUID: 550E8400-E29B-41D4-A716-446655440000
- Waypoint missions are stored in a KMZ file inside of these folders. The base name of the KMZ file will be the same as the folder name containing it.
- Example: 550E8400-E29B-41D4-A716-446655440000.KMZ
- It may be desired to copy this name and temporarily store it in a temporary text file.
- Optionally copy the KMZ file to the computer then delete the KMZ file from the folder.
- Copy the externally-created KMZ file into this folder and rename it so that it is named exactly like the KMZ file that was just deleted or replaced.
- Disconnect the DJI RC (or RC Pro) from your computer.
Android Method
- Insert a microSD card into a card reader connected to your computer and copy a KMZ file onto the microSD card.
- Remove the microSD card from your computer and insert it into your DJI RC (or RC Pro).
- The waypoint files are stored in the following folder on the DJI RC:
- /Android/data/dji.go.v5/files/waypoint
- Using the modification times of the folders, identify the most recently-created folder. This folder will contain the "dummy" waypoint mission that will be replaced.
- Note: The folders displayed are named using GUIDs/UUIDs (Globally Unique Identifiers).
- Example GUID/UUID: 550E8400-E29B-41D4-A716-446655440000
- Waypoint missions are stored in a KMZ file inside of these folders. The base name of the KMZ file will be the same as the folder name containing it.
- Example: 550E8400-E29B-41D4-A716-446655440000.KMZ
- Copy this name and rename the KMZ file on the microSD card to this copied name.
- Delete the KMZ file from the waypoint folder.
- Copy the externally-created KMZ file which has been renamed from the microSD card into this waypoint folder.
When the saved waypoint missions are viewed using DJI Fly, notice that "dummy" waypoint mission still looks as if it has not been changed or updated. To see the newly imported mission, select the mission to bring it into the DJI Fly waypoint editor. At this point the thumbnail image will update and the mission displayed should be the externally-created mission that was just loaded.