How to Use the DJI Developer MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf automate telemetry logging with DJI Developer?

Yes. You can instruct Cascade to poll getdeviceosd at set intervals. It will capture the flight data and write it to a local log file for your review.

Q: What happens if my drone loses connection during a mission?

The server will report a status change via getdevicestatus. You can write a custom script in your project to trigger an alert if the connection drops.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect DJI Developer to Windsurf 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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Autonomous flight mission orchestration

Cascade reads your mission requirements and initiates flight paths using `create_mission` while checking existing routes via `list_waylines`. It handles the sequencing so you don't have to manually bridge the gap between intent and execution. Once the mission is set, the agent monitors progress through `get_mission_status`. If the drone drifts or a waypoint is missed, Cascade detects the state change and adjusts accordingly.

Real-time fleet health monitoring

Get instant visibility into your hardware by calling `list_devices` to pull your active inventory directly into your workspace. You can then pipe that data into `get_device_status` to confirm connection before you start any flight. When the agent flags a potential issue, it uses `get_hms_stats` to pull specific health alerts. It gives you the raw telemetry you need to decide if the bird is ready to fly or needs maintenance.

Direct media and firmware management

Pull your captured footage into your project by running `list_media_files` to catalog everything stored on the drone. The server generates a link via `get_media_upload_url` so you can move files to your local environment instantly. Keep your fleet current by using `get_firmware_info` to check version numbers across all connected units. The agent flags outdated hardware so you avoid mid-mission failures caused by version mismatches.

Setup guide

Set up DJI Developer MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the DJI Developer MCP

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

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my DJI Developer payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the DJI Developer tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.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 Windsurf

Open your MCP settings within the Cascade configuration panel. Add the server details there and hit refresh to let the agent discover the available tools.

Yes. You can instruct Cascade to poll `get_device_osd` at set intervals. It will capture the flight data and write it to a local log file for your review.

It is. You can describe a mission to the agent, and it will use `create_mission` to push the flight path to your drone.

The server will report a status change via `get_device_status`. You can write a custom script in your project to trigger an alert if the connection drops.

Your flight logs and media metadata are handled through a secure, ephemeral tunnel. We never store your credentials; only your local environment holds the necessary access tokens.

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