# RCPano — 360º Panorama with DJI devices

> Automated 360° panorama image capture for DJI drones and OSMO. (iPhone/iPad app by Peter Menzel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rcpano/id1051802852 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Peter Menzel](https://appshunter.io/developer/504133654)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.2 · 168 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Released: 2016-07-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rcpano/id1051802852/reviews.md

## What is RCPano?

RCPano takes images for a 360° aerial panorama using your Phantom, Mavic, Inspire or Spark drone. Navigate your aircraft to the location you want to take the images and let RCPano do the rest. For ground based panoramas RCPano supports the OSMO Standard and OSMO+.

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ:
• RCPano only works with the newest firmware versions!
• RCPano does not stitch the images. This has to be done using an external software.
• Currently only the Phantom 3 (Professional / Advanced), Phantom 4 (Standard / Advanced / Professional / Pro 2.0), Mavic Pro, Mavic Air, Mavic 2 (Pro / Zoom), Inspire (1 / 2), Spark, OSMO Standard and OSMO+ are supported. Other OSMO models might work but have not been tested.
• When you use the app for the first time, you MUST have a connection to the internet to register with DJI's servers.

• Advanced Positioning
RCPano checks altitude, pitch, roll and yaw ten times per second to maintain the aircrafts position as accurate as possible to minimize drifting and stitching errors.

• Rotation around the nodal point
Instead of rotating the drone with yaw commands (as you would do with your left stick on the remote), RCPano also utilizes pitch and roll to rotate the aircraft around the nodal point of the camera.

• Only take pictures that are needed
With RCPano, you configure the number of rows and columns the software will shoot images at. The nadir image (camera facing straight down) is always taken. Optionally, you can reduce the picture count when the camera is facing towards the ground while maintaining the overlapping percentage defined by the column count. This decreases the number of images for post processing and the time needed to shoot a full panorama.

• Multiple camera modes
Using RCPano you can operate the camera of your Phantom in three modes: M (manual), P (program) and TV (shutter). Also, you can set the white balance and AEB picture count. In AEB mode EV values up to ±3.0 are possible! All other parameters like picture style can be configured in the DJI GO App and will not be changed by RCPano. During operation, RCPano will show you the current ISO, shutter speed and EV, which can be changed as you would do in the DJI GO App.

• Exposure control depending on the row and the position of the sun
In manual mode the exposure can be increased when the camera moves to the ground. It also can be decreased when the camera moves towards the sun (sun not available for OSMO).

• Zenith with the OSMO
RCPano can operate the DJI OSMO to create the images for the zenith. Together with the images of the copter a true 360 degree panorama can be created.

• Nadir support for the OSMO
For ground based panoramas shot with the OSMO or OSMO+ RCPano assists you in creating the ground images (nadir).

• Models supported
Currently, only the Phantom 3 (Professional / Advanced), Phantom 4 (Standard / Advanced / Professional / Pro 2.0), Mavic Pro, Mavic Air, Mavic 2 (Pro / Zoom), Inspire (1 / 2), Spark, OSMO Standard and OSMO+ are supported.

• Stitching
RCPano does not stitch the images. This has to be done using an external software. RCPano creates Papywizard XML files to support stitching.

## Key features

- Automated aerial panorama image capture
- Precise aircraft positioning
- Rotation around camera nodal point
- Configurable image count per panorama
- Multiple camera modes (M, P, TV)
- Exposure control based on sun position
- Zenith and nadir support for OSMO

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rcpano/id1051802852/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Unstable and caused my drone to crash

*2019-07-12, version 1.8.1*

First use, had the drone at 400 feet and attempted to take a panoramic photo. Without warning, drone started tumbling from the sky. It appears that somethings shut down one or more of the prop motors. This was a DJI Mavic pro, less than a month old. I am an experienced drone pilot with over 100 hours flight time.

I do not recommend this app to anyone! Extensive damage to my drone. Not a happy camper.

### 3/5 — Connecting confusing at first but works fine

*2018-02-07, version 1.4*

Isn’t clear when you are registered but after a quick response from developer I’m up and running. It really gives the user a lot more options than the stock DJI app provides.

## Frequently asked questions about RCPano

### What DJI drones and OSMO models does RCPano support?

RCPano currently supports Phantom 3 (Professional/Advanced), Phantom 4 (Standard/Advanced/Professional/Pro 2.0), Mavic Pro, Mavic Air, Mavic 2 (Pro/Zoom), Inspire (1/2), Spark, OSMO Standard, and OSMO+. Other OSMO models may work but have not been tested.

### Does RCPano stitch the panorama images?

No, RCPano does not stitch the images. This functionality must be performed using external software after the images have been captured by the app.

### What is the price of RCPano?

RCPano is a paid application priced at $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with its use.

### How does RCPano ensure accurate image capture?

RCPano checks altitude, pitch, roll, and yaw ten times per second to maintain the aircraft's position accurately, minimizing drifting and potential stitching errors in the captured images.

### Can RCPano be used offline?

An internet connection is required when using the app for the first time to register with DJI's servers. Subsequent use for image capture may not require a constant connection, but this is not explicitly stated.

### What camera modes are available in RCPano?

RCPano offers three camera modes: Manual (M), Program (P), and Shutter Priority (TV). It also allows for white balance and AEB picture count settings, with EV values up to ±3.0 in AEB mode.

### How often is RCPano updated?

The latest version of RCPano is 1.9.1, last updated on May 6, 2020. Users should ensure their drone firmware is also updated to the newest versions for compatibility.

### What is the user rating for RCPano?

RCPano has a rating of 2.0 stars based on 2 ratings. This indicates a mixed or potentially negative user reception based on the limited feedback available.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.1 — 2020-05-06

- Fixed a bug in the column mode for drones
- Possibility to lock ISO in enhanced AEB mode
- Fixed an error in the recognition of the current position for devices without GPS
- Adjustments for iOS 13
- Minimum requirement iOS 11.4
- DJI SDK 4.11.2

### 1.9 — 2019-08-20

- OSMO: Nadir pictures aligned the same way as the zenith images
- OSMO: Fixed a bug that could cause the nadir pictures to fail if the OSMO was rotated by the roll axis
- Up to 36 columns possible
- Display of the drone heading can be switched from -180º - 0º - 180º to 0º - 360º
- Fixed translations
- DJI SDK 4.10

### 1.8.1 — 2019-02-27

• The German language was used in all regions, even if English should be used.

Changes in version 1.8
• Pressing the stop button opens a window where you can either pause or abort shooting.
• To start shooting, the drone now has to be at least one meter above or BELOW the starting position.
• DJI SDK 4.9.1

### 1.8 — 2019-02-23

• Pressing the stop button opens a window where you can either pause or abort shooting.
• To start shooting, the drone now has to be at least one meter above or BELOW the starting position.
• DJI SDK 4.9.1

### 1.7 — 2018-10-31

- Support for the Phantom 4 Pro 2.0, Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom
- Creation of Papywizard XML files for PTGui or Autopano
- Inspire 2: Only the video feed of the main camera is shown
- Inspire: Before every shot the gimbals horizontal position is adjusted
- Updated Video-Framework, less energy consumption
- Fixed a crash after finishing the panorama in Enhanced AEB mode
- Fixed an error when using enhanced AEB with P or TV mode
- Drone position is more stable in enhanced AEB mode
- Aspect ratio is set depending on the sensor size of the device
- An Error is raised if the drone has reached the maximum allowed height or distance
- Maximum columns increased to 70% overlapping
- Improved connection establishment to the device
- App requires at least iOS 9
- Enhanced logging
- DJI SDK 4.7.1

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