pugnacious said:
I just wondered if anyone could explain the work flow a bit better for me.
I'm lifting it into the air and then putting in some way points in a panic.
No no no! Panic is synonymous with crash, and if you're taking off before entering your waypoints, you're going to have a very bad day eventually. All plotting should be done with your Phantom on the ground, motors off.
1) With an internet connection (not connected to the Phantom), open up the DJI camera app and swipe to bring up the GS.
2) Center on your location and pinch in and out a few times to cache the maps.
3) Leave the camera app open, turn on your Phantom's battery (if it isn't already), and connect to the Phantom wifi.
4) After a connection is established (up to a minute), the camera should be functioning.
5) After satellite acquisition (6+), the GS should be functioning.
6) Plot your waypoints with the Phantom firmly planted on the GROUND, motors off.
7A) NOW start the motors,
take off to a safe altitude overhead, and hit GO.
7B) Alternatively you can leave it on the ground, motors OFF and hit GO, but that's not advisable due to the unsafe minimum altitude the Phantom uses for the home point before climbing out to the first waypoint. The landing gear is also, frankly shite, and I wouldn't trust it not to tip over on takeoff.