Supported drone · Pro tri-camera
Mavic 3 Pro waypoint mission planner
MavicMapper plans native DJI Fly waypoint missions for the DJI Mavic 3 Pro – orthomosaic and 3D mapping, POI orbits, façade scans, cinematic video paths, panoramas and hi-res footprints. Free, offline, for Windows. Every calculation uses the Mavic 3 Pro’s own camera (4/3 CMOS, 20 MP), wind limit (12 m/s), waypoint speed (15 m/s), gimbal range and battery.
Mavic 3 Pro in MavicMapper
- All three cameras selectable – the waypoint file cannot switch lens, so set the zoom in DJI Fly.
- The fully tested edition: every preset, recipe and demo was built on this aircraft.
- Tri-camera reference drone.
Mavic 3 Pro technical specs used for planning
| Spec | Mavic 3 Pro |
|---|---|
| Class | Pro tri-camera |
| Weight | 958 g |
| Rated flight time | 43 min |
| Planner: usable battery (default) | 22 min |
| Max speed (sport) | 21 m/s |
| Planner: waypoint legs ≤ | 15 m/s |
| Planner: max airspeed into wind | 16 m/s |
| Wind resistance | 12 m/s |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m |
| Operating temperature | −10 … 40 °C |
| Gimbal tilt (planning) | −90° … +35° |
| Battery | 5000 mAh · 77 Wh |
| Video link | O3+ · up to 15 km (FCC) |
| Obstacle sensing | Omnidirectional vision (APAS 5.0) |
| DJI Fly waypoint missions | yes · native |
Cameras & photo modes
| Camera / photo mode | Sensor | Equiv. | Photo | Aperture | Min. interval JPG / RAW | File JPG / RAW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasselblad | 4/3 CMOS | 24 mm | 5280×3956 (20 MP) | f/2.8–11 | 0.7 s / 2 s | 12 / 34 MB | 5.1K 50fps · 4K 120fps · FHD 200fps |
| Medium Tele | 1/1.3in | 70 mm | 8064×6048 (48 MP) | f/2.8 | 2 s / 3.5 s | 22 / 80 MB | 4K 60fps · FHD 120fps |
| Tele | 1/2in | 166 mm | 4000×3000 (12 MP) | f/3.4 | 0.7 s / 1.5 s | 5 / 18 MB | 4K 60fps · FHD 120fps |
Values from the planner’s own tables (DJI spec sheets; minimum intervals and file sizes are planning values).
Ground resolution (GSD) and footprint by height
GSD = sensor width × height ÷ (focal length × image width). Footprint per photo below each value.
| Height above ground | 40 m | 60 m | 80 m | 100 m | 120 m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasselblad | 1.07 cm/px 56×42 m | 1.60 cm/px 84×63 m | 2.13 cm/px 113×85 m | 2.67 cm/px 141×106 m | 3.20 cm/px 169×127 m |
| Medium Tele | 0.25 cm/px 20×15 m | 0.37 cm/px 30×22 m | 0.49 cm/px 40×30 m | 0.61 cm/px 49×37 m | 0.74 cm/px 59×45 m |
| Tele | 0.21 cm/px 8×6 m | 0.31 cm/px 13×9 m | 0.42 cm/px 17×13 m | 0.52 cm/px 21×16 m | 0.63 cm/px 25×19 m |
Mission types for the Mavic 3 Pro
From plan to flight
- Draw the area, place the POI or the wall line on the map and pick a preset.
- Check the 3D preview – it replays the real mission file with speed, stops, gimbal moves and photos.
- Export the KMZ – one mission per battery.
- Upload over USB to the controller (guide) or import by hand (guide).
- Set the camera in DJI Fly from the summary and fly within visual line of sight.
Frequently asked questions
Does the DJI Mavic 3 Pro support waypoint missions?
Yes – the Mavic 3 Pro flies native waypoint missions in DJI Fly. MavicMapper writes them as DJI WPML KMZ files and can upload them over USB to the controller.
What GSD does the Mavic 3 Pro reach for mapping?
With the Hasselblad (20 MP) the ground resolution is about 1.60 cm/px at 60 m, 2.13 cm/px at 80 m and 3.20 cm/px at 120 m above ground.
How fast can the Mavic 3 Pro map with continuous capture?
At 80 m and 75 % front overlap the photo spacing is about 21.2 m. With a 0.7 s minimum photo interval the camera allows about 30.2 m/s; the planner also caps waypoint legs at 15 m/s and checks motion blur for your shutter.
Which camera modes can I plan with on the Mavic 3 Pro?
Planner cameras and photo modes: Hasselblad (20 MP), Medium Tele (48 MP), Tele (12 MP). Set the same mode in DJI Fly before the flight – a waypoint file cannot switch the lens or photo size.
Is MavicMapper free for the Mavic 3 Pro?
Yes. Free, no account, no subscription, runs 100 % locally on Windows.
Other supported drones
Plan it with MavicMapper – free
Free offline DJI waypoint mission planner for Windows. No account, no subscription, no cloud. Plan, preview in 3D, export a DJI Fly KMZ and upload it to your controller over USB.