Can I automatically list all aircraft in my DJI fleet?

Yes! Use the `list_aircraft` tool. Your agent will retrieve a complete list of all registered drones in your account, including their model names and current firmware versions.

How do I monitor the health status of a specific drone?

Use the `get_device_health` tool with the aircraft serial number. The agent will return real-time health metrics, battery status, and any active error codes from the DJI platform.

Can I retrieve telemetry logs from past missions?

Yes! Use the `get_flight_logs` tool. Your agent will fetch detailed historical flight data, including GPS coordinates, altitude, and velocity profiles for any recorded mission.

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

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About DJI Developer MCP Server

Connect your AI agents to the DJI Developer Platform, the industry standard for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This MCP provides 10 tools to manage enterprise drone fleets, monitor real-time telemetry logs, and orchestrate firmware lifecycle management for aircraft and payloads.

Cursor's Agent mode turns DJI Developer into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from DJI Developer and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Fleet Monitoring — List registered aircraft and payloads to track operational readiness and hardware versions
Flight Orchestration — Retrieve detailed flight logs and telemetry data for post-mission analysis and compliance
Hardware Intelligence — Get granular health reports and technical specifications for any device in your DJI ecosystem
Firmware Lifecycle — Check for latest firmware releases and monitor the progress of remote updates programmatically
Resource Management — Manage organization structures and retrieve pilot profiles linked to your developer account

The DJI Developer MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect DJI Developer to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the DJI Developer MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using DJI Developer

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using DJI Developer, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the DJI Developer MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with DJI Developer through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

DJI Developer + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the DJI Developer MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

DJI Developer MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect DJI Developer to Cursor via MCP:

create_mission

Create a new flight mission for a drone or dock

get_device_osd

Retrieve real-time flight data (OSD)

get_device_status

Get the online status and basic state of a drone

get_firmware_info

Check firmware versions for a device

get_hms_stats

Retrieve health management system (HMS) alerts

get_media_upload_url

Request a cloud storage upload URL for media

get_mission_status

Check the progress of an active flight mission

list_devices

List all drones and docks bound to your account

list_media_files

List photos and videos captured by a drone

list_waylines

List available flight wayline files

Example Prompts for DJI Developer in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with DJI Developer immediately.

"List all aircraft in my DJI fleet and show their firmware versions."

"What is the health status of aircraft SN 'DJI_SN_12345'?"

"Show me the last flight log for the Mavic 3 Enterprise."

Troubleshooting DJI Developer MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting DJI Developer to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

DJI Developer + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating DJI Developer MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.