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Define Waypoints “By FLIGHT”

Introducing “By Flight” Mission Planning on Android 🚀

We’re thrilled to announce that the long-awaited “By Flight” feature—already a hit on iOS—is now available on Android in Maven EVO 2.1 and Maven 2.3! Whether you’re charting new paths or fine-tuning precise maneuvers, you can now save waypoints simply by flying your drone to the desired spots. ✈️

What’s New?

Record Waypoints By Flight
No more manual tapping on the map—just take off, fly to the desired position and save it.

Seamless Integration
“By Flight” slots right into the Mission Planner UI. Choose between “From Scratch” map mission planning and “By Flight” mission planning with a single tap.

Enhanced Accuracy
Capture exact GPS coordinates and altitude directly from your drone’s telemetry, ensuring every turn and hover point is recorded exactly where you intend.

Record POIs By Flight
You can also choose to save the drone’s position as a POI.

How It Works

  • Open Mission Planner in Maven EVO 2.1 or Maven 2.3.
  • Tap “By Flight” in the mode selector.
  • Take off and guide your drone to each waypoint location.
  • Tap the Add Waypoint button to record the point.
  • When you’re done, simply tap Stop Define Waypoints?, then Yes, I’m done to finalize your mission.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Speed & Simplicity: Switch from in-map planning to live flight recording in seconds.
  • Precision: Record waypoints exactly where you hover, no guessing or manual coordinate entry.
  • Flexibility: Combine “By Flight” waypoints with traditional map-based waypoints for hybrid mission plans.

With this addition, the Android Mission Planner has now reached full feature parity with its iOS counterpart. We’re officially ready to bring you brand-new, groundbreaking innovations in Maven! Stay tuned for more exciting updates coming soon. 😉

🔄 Update to Maven EVO 2.1 or Maven 2.3 today and start mapping missions as you fly!

Check out the following tutorial on how to use this feature, and happy flying!

⭐ If you enjoy this update, don’t forget to leave us a 5-star rating on the store and recommend Maven to your friends!
We still have an exciting roadmap ahead — stay tuned, more is coming!

#Maven #MavenEVO #DroneApp #DJIMini4Pro #ByFlight #waypointMission

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🌟 Maven EVO 2.0 is officially live! 🌟

This is one of our biggest updates yet — packed with powerful new features, improved compatibility, and major enhancements across the board.

  • 🔧 Updated DJI SDK to version 5.13
    We’ve integrated the latest DJI SDK to ensure maximum performance and future-proof stability. This means better compatibility, smoother flights, and access to the latest features from DJI.
  • 🚁 Full support for the DJI Mini 4 Pro
    Maven EVO now fully supports the Mini 4 Pro, including all core and advanced features of the app. Waypoint Missions, Copilot Mode, VR Mode — everything is now available and optimized for this new generation drone.
  • 🔍 Zoom Controls
    You can now manage the camera zoom directly from the app. Smooth, precise, and intuitive — giving you greater control over your framing and cinematography.
  • 🎯 Advanced Focus Management
    We’ve introduced full focus control, including:
    – Manual Focus (MF): adjust with precision using the new focus slider
    – Auto Focus (AF): quick and reliable focusing
    – Auto Focus Continuous (AFC): perfect for dynamic situations
    – Tap to Focus: just tap where you want the focus point

     

  • 🎞️ Portrait Gimbal Mode
    You can now switch the gimbal to portrait orientation for vertical shooting — ideal for social media content and creative framing.
  • 🌡️ Manual White Balance Temperature
    For users who want full control over their color profiles, we’ve added manual white balance temperature settings. Adjust the warmth or coolness of your image to match your environment or artistic vision.
  • 📐 Gimbal Tilt Feedback
    Get real-time visual feedback of the gimbal’s angle on screen — useful for precise camera positioning and mission planning.
  • 🛡️ Collision Avoidance System Enhancements
    – Added a System Status Widget to display the current state of obstacle avoidance in real-time
    – New toggles to enable/disable the obstacle avoidance system, giving you full control over how the drone reacts during flight
    – Added audio feedback for obstacle presence — you’ll now hear a beep when an obstacle is detected, for better spatial awareness
    – The widget now also displays the distance to the closest detected obstacle, allowing you to react in time and plan your movements more safely

     

  • 🧭 Compass Status & Calibration
    We’ve added real-time status monitoring for the Compass, so you can easily check its condition before or during a flight.
    Need to recalibrate? You can now start the compass calibration directly from within the app — no more digging through DJI menus!

  • 📡 IMU Status & Calibration
    The new update also introduces full IMU status visibility, letting you verify the health of your drone’s internal sensors at any time.
    And if needed, you can initiate IMU calibration straight from the app, ensuring optimal stability and flight performance with just a few taps.

  • 👁️ Improved 3D Preview Readability
    We’ve refined the text display in the 3D mission preview to make it clearer and easier to read.
  • 📱 UI Improvements & Bug Fixes
    – Fixed layout issues that affected a few devices
    – Polished several UI elements for a smoother user experience
    – Resolved an issue that could prevent a waypoint mission from starting if the drone was already flying at a higher altitude than the first waypoint.
    – Resolved minor bugs for better app stability
    – Resolved an issue that could prevent the Home Point icon from appearing on the map under certain conditions

Maven EVO 2.0 is smarter, more powerful, and more reliable than ever.
Whether you’re flying for fun, capturing stunning aerials, or planning complex autonomous missions — this version gives you the tools you need.

🧭 And as always:
No accounts. No data tracking. Just precision planning.

Compatibility
drones: DJI Mini 3, Mini 3 Pro, Mini 4 Pro
remote controllers: DJI RC-N1, RC-N2, RC-N3 

Update now and experience the evolution.
Let us know what you think — your feedback keeps us flying forward!

⭐ If you enjoy this update, don’t forget to leave us a 5-star rating on the store and recommend Maven EVO to your friends!
We still have a big roadmap ahead — stay tuned, more is coming!

#MavenEVO #DroneApp #DJIMini4Pro #FocusControl #ZoomFeature #GimbalPortrait #WaypointMissions #CollisionAvoidance #NoLogin #NoTracking #FlightPlanning

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Maven: Next-Level Mission Planning with 3D Previews & KML Export!

🚀 New Features

🔹 Advanced Mission Planning Tools:

🎥 3D Flight Preview for Realistic Mission Simulation (In-App)

A game-changing feature! The 3D flight preview allows you to visualize the drone’s behavior during the mission execution in real-time.
✅ An essential tool to verify mission settings before takeoff and prevent mistakes.
✅ The simulation runs in real-time, accurately reflecting speed and mission parameters.
✅ You can speed up playback, pause, and scrub forward or backward.
✅ The drone’s position remains visible on the map throughout the preview.

🌍 Mission Export to KML for Google Earth and Earth Pro
For an even more immersive experience, you can now export your mission in KML format and open it in Google Earth.
✅ The KML file includes the flight animation, POI placemarks, and the mission path polyline.
✅ Note: Google Earth (mobile app) and Google Earth (web) do not support automatic flight animations.
✅ To view the full mission flight animation, use Google Earth Pro on PC or Mac (available for free download).

📡 Drone Field of View (FOV) Visualization on the Map
Now, when setting a waypoint, you can instantly see the area that the drone will capture. This helps you plan your shots better and avoid unexpected surprises during the flight.

🔹 More Precise Exposure Control:
📸 Manual shutter speed selection for better control over your shots.
📷 Improved manual ISO selection to optimize exposure in all lighting conditions.

🛠 Improvements & Optimizations:
✔️ Various bug fixes and performance optimizations for a smoother and more stable experience.

💡 We’ve worked hard on this update, and we’re thrilled to share it with you! We can’t wait to hear your feedback—let us know what you think!

⭐ Enjoying this free update? Please consider leaving us a 5-star rating on Google Play Store! 🌟 to show your appreciation. 
Your support helps us reach more drone pilots like you and continue improving the app. 🚀

📝 Notes

🚀 The new Mission Preview feature is already available in Maven 3.15 (iOS), Maven 2.2 (Android) and Maven EVO 1.2 (Android).

⚠️ Mission Preview Limitations:
🔸 The preview cannot tilt the camera above the horizon. If such movement is programmed, the preview will still be locked at the horizon.  However, in the actual mission, if the drone supports it, it will look up as expected.
🔸 Real-world factors may cause differences between the simulation and actual flight execution

🚀 Maven EVO 1.2.1 is here! 🎉

  • Added white balance settings
  • Added exposure compensation settings

Update now and enjoy more control over your camera! 📷✨

🔗 Update now!

#MavenEVO #DroneApp #Update

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🌱 Maven EVO is Born! 🌟 What’s NEXT? ➡️

After nearly a year of hard work, dedication, and countless hours of development, Maven EVO is finally here! 🎉 This marks the beginning of an exciting journey, and I can’t wait to see where it takes us.
 
But this is just the start! Below, I’m sharing the road map for the next few months to give you a glimpse of what’s to come. 🚀
 
🚀 Maven Roadmap: January – April 🌟
 
Here’s what’s coming next for Maven EVO and our existing apps:
 
January – February
 
1️⃣ Legacy Maven App (iOS) Update:
After being on hold for a while during the development of Maven EVO, the original Maven app will finally receive a much-needed update. We’ll address some existing bugs and implement the new virtual stick algorithm introduced in EVO, which significantly outperforms the original in terms of smoother movement.
 
2️⃣ Maven Lite Farewell:
It’s time to say goodbye to “Maven Lite” as it will be rebranded as simply “Maven.” Along with the name change, we’ll add the powerful mission planner from Maven EVO to this app, bringing new features and capabilities to the experience.
 
3️⃣ Refining Maven EVO
Continuing to perfect the current set of features in Maven EVO, ensuring stability, performance, and polish.
 
March – April
 
4️⃣ Mission Planner Expansion
Enhance Maven EVO’s mission planner with the ability to add waypoints “by flight,” allowing you to fly the drone to desired points and set waypoints directly in real-time.
 
5️⃣ Grid Mission Tools
Introducing tools for grid missions, ideal for survey and mapping tasks.
 
6️⃣ KMZ Export
Enable the export of missions in KMZ format for use with DJI Fly.
 
Stay tuned and follow us as Maven Verse continues to evolve and grow. Thank you all for your support so far—let’s shape the future together!
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Maven EVO is here: The revolutionary app for drone pilots is now available on Google Play Store!

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Maven EVO!
The app that redefines the drone piloting experience for DJI Mini 3 and Mini 3 Pro is now available for download on Google Play Store! 🚀

What does Maven EVO offer?

✨ Waypoint Navigation:
Plan precise missions and let your drone execute them autonomously.

🕶️ VR Mode:
Immerse yourself in a unique flying experience with virtual reality.

🤝 Smart Copilot:
Get advanced assistance for complex maneuvers.

Why choose Maven EVO?

✔️ Designed for those who want to unleash the full potential of their drones.
✔️ Offers an intuitive interface and advanced features.
✔️ The result of our passion for technology and innovation.

📲 Download it today!
Explore Maven EVO on Google Play Store. Don’t forget to share your feedback – it’s vital for us to keep improving! 🌟

🎯 Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your drone piloting experience!

Requirements 🛠️

To use Maven EVO with your DJI Mini 3 or Mini 3 Pro, you will need:

  • 🎮 DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller
  • 📱 Android 8.0 or higher

📝 Note:

  • Performance may depend on your device’s processing power and current system load.
  • For the best experience, ensure your device has adequate resources available and limit background apps during use.
  • The app, even with some limitations, allows a free trial to evaluate its functionality before purchasing.

⚠️ Important:
Make sure to completely close the original DJI app or any third-party apps for DJI drones before launching Maven EVO.

 

MAVEN EVO
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Maven EVO Beta Preview: Exciting Updates for DJI Mini 3 and Mini 3 Pro Pilots

Welcome to the Beta Preview of Maven EVO, our latest and most ambitious app designed for drone enthusiasts. If you’re flying a DJI Mini 3 or Mini 3 Pro, this update is tailored to unlock new possibilities and elevate your piloting experience. 🚁

Why Maven EVO?

When DJI released the SDK 5.x for the Mini 3 and Mini 3 Pro, it marked a major technological leap. However, this also came with a significant limitation: the 5.x SDK is not compatible with the older 4.x SDK used in our previous app. This incompatibility meant that simply updating the existing app was not an option.

To support these new drones, we had to start from scratch and build an entirely new app. While this was a challenging process, it also gave us the opportunity to rethink and improve many features, ensuring that Maven EVO is tailored to meet the needs of modern drone pilots.

Maven EVO is the result of months of hard work, learning, and innovation, and we’re excited to finally share a glimpse of what’s to come.

Key Features to Look Out For

Maven EVO introduces a suite of powerful tools, including:

  • Waypoint Navigation: Plan and execute precise flight paths with customizable waypoints. Perfect for capturing cinematic shots or automating survey missions.
  • Advanced Mission Planner: Take full control of your flight missions with an intuitive interface to configure complex routes effortlessly.
  • VR Mode: Immerse yourself in a first-person view experience, bringing a whole new level of excitement to your flights.
  • Virtual Copilot: Enable collaborative piloting or let the app assist you in controlling your drone for smoother, more efficient flights.

These features are crafted to maximize the potential of your DJI Mini 3 and Mini 3 Pro, ensuring seamless integration with your drone’s capabilities.

Release Timeline

We’re excited to bring Maven EVO to life, but we’ve encountered some delays in development. While we’re a few months behind our original schedule, the new ETA for the full release is before 2025. Thank you for your patience and continued support—it means the world to us.

update 26/12/2024

the app is now available on Google Play Store: Maven EVO

 

Requirements

To use Maven EVO with your DJI Mini 3 or Mini 3 Pro, you will need:

  • DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller
  • Android 8.0 or higher

Note: Performance may depend on your device’s processing power and current system load. For the best experience, ensure your device has adequate resources available and limit background apps during use

Beta Preview Disclaimer

This is an early release, and some functionalities are still being fine-tuned. We’re committed to delivering a polished and user-friendly product

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Maven Lite 1.2 – VR mode

added VR mode!

Now you can fly aboard your drone in first person immersive mode.

Gimbal Modes supported:

  • Normal (stabilized)
  • Head Tracking
  • FPV (not stabilized on the roll axis)

VR view is configurable in size, position and distance between the pupils, to adapt to practically all VR headsets.

Possibility to change point of view by selecting the drone or phone camera. (Particularly useful during takeoff and landing phases to ensure that the area is clear.)

Head-Tracking with “comfort tilt” mode that allows you to tilt the camera by 90° while only lowering your head by 60°.

Check the new manual for the VR function for all the details.

The update includes several bug fixes and performance improvements.

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Maven Lite 1.1 change log

-Added Radar Tool
the tool displays how the remote control and the drone are oriented towards each other
automatically appears on the screen when the drone is at least 20m away from the remote controller

-Added tool to display signal strength
operation for Ocusync drones and WIFI drones

-Added Grid on screen
you can now turn the grid on and off from the camera options

-Added label indicating the distance from the POI on the augmented reality tracker

-Augmented Reality Trackers are now available even with minimized camera view (full screen map)

-The update also includes minor bug fixes

Stay tuned… we are working on the next update.. VR!!

Maven Lite 1.1.1

-fixed an issue where the image was not displayed correctly on Air 2 and Air 2s drones
-fixed an issue that could cause the application to crash

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Maven 3.12 – languages

  • Added Italian language
  • Minor graphical improvements

In this version of the app we have modified all our source to accept translations, it has been a lot of work to make all the labels on the screen adapt correctly to the possible different lengths of the text.
We believe that the bulk of the work has been done, further translations of the app will come soon.

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Maven vs Maven Lite

what is the difference between Maven and Maven Lite?

Maven is our app for iOS based devices, it was developed from 2017 till now and contains all features shown on this site.

Maven Lite is our Android version released in late December 2022
The app contains fewer features than its iOS counterpart but will be constantly updated in the coming months until it reaches full Maven functionality

Update March 2023: added VR mode

Here is the list of differences:

it might seem that Maven Lite is very limited, but still the virtual copilot allows you to perform these functions:

  • POI spotlight
  • GPS Follow/Track ME
  • Cable Cam
  • Automatic Orbit

as mentioned earlier maven lite will be updated until deserving the name maven! This page will be updated as progress progresses!