Android
AiroCollect has developed android applications to make the MINI-1 and MINI-2 as well as the MINI-3 fly automatically.
Below you find the applications and installation instructions.
Download
Click the icon above to directly install or link to the application.
For MINI-1,2 and 3 go to airocollect.com/android for installation instructions and release notes.
For MINI-4 PRO go to airocollect.com/dji for instructions how to fly automated.
The applications are made to make scanning an area with a drone easy!
They are all free of charge.
(other DJI drones can work too but are not supported)
- MINI-1 + MINI-1 SE
- MINI-2 (not MINI-2 SE ; not MINI-4K)
- MINI-3 + MINI-3 PRO
- MINI-4 + MINI-4 PRO
(other android devices can work too but are not supported)
- Android 10-11-12-13-14
- Device support: Samsung S7, Samsung S8, Samsung tabs 705c, Samsung S6, Samsung S5, Samsung NOTE4, Samsung NOTE3, Google Pixel, Google Nexus 9, Google Nexus 7 II, Ascend Mate7, Huawei Mate 8, Nubia Z7 mini, SONY Xperia Z3, MI 3, MI PAD, Motorola G24
Installation
Step 1: Download the Application
- Open Chrome and Visit airocollect.com/android on your device’s browser.
- Navigate to the download section for the APK file that matches your drone.
- Tap the icon for your drone; the download will start automatically, Go to Details.
Step 2: Allow Installation from Unknown Sources (Optional)
- Open your device’s Settings.
- Enable “Install from Unknown Sources” for your browser or file manager app.
- On newer Android versions, allow this permission when prompted during installation.
- If you receive a permission issues if you have older (<8) android version :
Go to setting > search for “install unknown apps” then allow source
OR
Try setting > Apps (Apps & notifications) > Special app access > Install unknown apps.
Step 3: Install the APK
- Click Install
Step 4: Launch the App
- Tap “Open” after installation to start the app automatically
- After installation please open the application and allow all permissions to continue flying.
Release Notes
These release notes provide a summary of the changes, improvements, and
bug fixes included in this android / pro app release.
Collect Android app: 1.8.3 - Collect Android app PRO: 1.4.3
Versions
- Collect Android app: 1.8.3
- Collect Android app PRO: 1.4.3
New Features & Bugs Fixing
- Shooting image: Speed up the image shooting, take two pictures at a speed of 2m/s in stead of one at a speed of 2m/s.
- Altitude 120m: On return home overwrite the RTH height to the current mission height.
- Clear mission: Be able to clear a mission while pausing OR on return home failsafe.
- Drone fly away: Prevent drone to fly away on failed connection or pause the mission on high wind speed
Reported Issues
- Speedup Image Shooting based upon distance traveled.
- Overwrite RTH Altitude of 120m to mission height.
- Be able to clear a mission.
- In failsafe mode due to connection loss or due to high wind, stop drone fly away.
Testing & Stability Improvements
- Comprehensive testing was conducted to ensure the reliability of all new features & bugs fixing.
Collect Android app: 1.8.21 - Collect Android app PRO: 1.4.2
Versions
- Collect Android app: 1.8.21
- Collect Android app PRO: 1.4.2
New Features
Failsafe to Smart Return Home
- Implemented a failsafe mechanism that triggers Smart Return Home when necessary.
- A popup notification will inform the user when the drone is returning home.
Disclaimer & User Responsibilities
- Added a disclaimer section in the app regarding flight safety.
- Users are now informed about their responsibilities when flying during missions. Wind Warning & Mission Block
- Integrated a wind warning listener to monitor strong wind conditions.
- If wind conditions exceed safety thresholds, the mission will be blocked, and the user will be prompted to take manual control.
RC Connection Weak – Mission Pause
- If the RC (Remote Controller) signal weakens significantly, the mission will pause automatically.
- A popup notification will alert the user about the weak connection and the need for corrective action.
RC Connection Lost – Return Home
- If the RC connection is completely lost, the drone will initiate Return Home (RTH) automatically
- A popup will notify the user about the connection loss and the return process.
Solved known Issues
- Wind Speed Reactions.
- RC Loss Connection.
- RC Weak Connection.
- Disclaimer & User Responsibilities
Testing & Stability Improvements
- Comprehensive testing was conducted to ensure the reliability of all new features.
- General performance optimizations and minor bug fixes.
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