How to Use the DJI Developer MCP in Claude

Q: Can I view flight media using DJI Developer in Claude Desktop?

Yes. Use the listmediafiles tool to see what your drones captured. You can then request a link to download the files through getmediauploadurl.

Control your DJI fleet directly inside the Claude Desktop app. Turn real-time telemetry and flight logs into actionable insights.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect DJI Developer to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Setup DJI Developer with Claude Desktop

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Manage your entire flight fleet

Use `list_devices` to pull every drone and dock connected to your account. You see exactly what is online and ready for deployment without leaving your chat. Check `get_device_status` to confirm hardware readiness. It keeps your mission planning grounded in live data.

Automate mission planning cycles

Call `create_mission` to push waylines straight to your DJI hardware. You define the path, and the MCP Server handles the handshake. Keep track of your active flights using `get_mission_status`. You'll know the progress of every deployment in real-time.

Get deep health diagnostics

Run `get_hms_stats` to pull internal error logs and warnings directly into your workspace. It spots potential failures before you commit to a takeoff. Check firmware health with `get_firmware_info`. This ensures your entire fleet stays on the correct version, preventing mid-air compatibility issues.

Setup guide

Set up DJI Developer MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The DJI Developer MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the DJI Developer MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under dji-developer-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dji-developer-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about DJI Developer MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your Claude desktop configuration file. Add the server under the mcpServers key using the command provided by Vinkius, then restart the app.

Yes. Use the `list_media_files` tool to see what your drones captured. You can then request a link to download the files through `get_media_upload_url`.

It does. You can connect the remote MCP server URL in your integration settings to access flight tools directly in your browser.

All communication is encrypted. This server handles your flight logs and device telemetry locally or via secure endpoints without exposing private credentials.

We treat your telemetry and mission waylines as private by default. The server only transmits the specific data required for the tool you invoke.

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