Set up the DJI M300 or M350 for Hovermap

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  • Published on May 12, 2026
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  • Matthew Toohey
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This article explains how to set up a DJI M300 or M350 drone so it can carry Hovermap. Once set up, the drone can also send autonomy command data and receive GPS through the Hovermap serial cable.

Setup involves two main tasks:

  1. Mount Hovermap to the drone using the custom mounting bracket (covered in this article).

  2. Update and configure the DJI software development kit (SDK). See DJI M300/M350 and Hovermap SDK activation.

To automatically merge scans using DJI GPS data, GPS data must be present in all merged scans. Walking or driving scans without GPS data can be merged with flight scans using the rough-align merge process. For more information, see the Aura user manual.

Hovermap mounted on the DJI M300/M350

What you will need

  • A DJI M300 or M350 drone.

  • The Hovermap mount kit for the M300/M350.

  • The supplied screws and cable retainer with 3M adhesive backing.

  • The Hovermap OSDK cable.

The mount installation instructions apply to both the DJI M300 and the DJI M350.

Procedure

Step 1: Position the mount on the drone

  1. Place the mount onto the drone.

  2. Insert and partially tighten the screws on the front of the drone.

    Mount positioned on the drone with front screws partially tightened

  3. Insert and partially tighten the screws on the bottom of the drone.

    Bottom screws partially tightened

Step 2: Tighten the mount

  1. Completely tighten the screws on the front of the drone.

  2. Completely tighten the screws on the bottom of the drone.

Step 3: Connect the OSDK cable

  1. On the top of the DJI M300/M350, plug the OSDK connector into the OSDK port.

    OSDK connector plugged into the OSDK port on top of the drone

  2. Using the provided retainer, fix the cable guide to the side of the DJI M300/M350. Ensure the camera is clear of the retainer.

  3. Peel off the 3M tape backing and press firmly to the drone body.

    Cable retainer fixed to the side of the drone

Step 4: Cover the downward vision sensors

  1. Cover the downward vision sensors on the drone before flight.

Outcome

The Hovermap is now mounted to the DJI M300 or M350, with the OSDK cable connected and the cable retainer secured. The drone is ready for SDK activation and flight.

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