🚁 NIX | Litchi + Nemesis

The Ultimate Super NIX Note for Nix Drones

🎯 Why Nemesis Still Matters

My DJI Mavic 2 Pro “Nemesis” is still one of the most useful drones I own.

Yes, there are newer drones.

Yes, there are lighter drones.

Yes, there are drones with more sensors, better obstacle avoidance and more flashy marketing videos.

But when it comes to proper waypoint flying, smooth cinematic footage, repeatable roof survey routes and reliable Litchi missions, Nemesis is still superb.

The Mavic 2 Pro has something that many newer drones do not:

Full onboard waypoint missions

Proper Litchi compatibility

Smooth interpolation

Excellent wind handling

A superb 1-inch Hasselblad camera

Adjustable aperture

Great dynamic range

Stable flying in difficult conditions

For Nix Drones jobs, that matters more than having the newest toy.

📸 Why The Camera Is Still Brilliant

The DJI Mavic 2 Pro camera is still fantastic in 2026.

The 1-inch Hasselblad sensor produces rich colours, lovely contrast, strong detail and beautiful skies.

It is especially good for:

Roof inspections

Estate agent shots

Countryside landscapes

Reservoirs and lakes

Churches

Farms

Campers and vehicles

Sunrise and sunset footage

Scottish scenery

Dramatic weather

The adjustable aperture also makes a huge difference.

You can stop down in bright sunlight and keep your shutter speed under control without always relying on ND filters.

That makes the footage look smoother and more professional.

🧠 Why Litchi Is So Good

Litchi is not just another drone app.

It is basically a film director for your drone.

It allows you to control:

Waypoints

Height

Speed

Gimbal angle

Camera heading

POIs

Curve sizes

Orbit radius

Finish actions

Panorama settings

Follow modes

Focus modes

VR modes

The best part is that the Mavic 2 Pro can upload the entire mission directly into the drone before take-off.

That means if signal drops for a few seconds, the drone can often keep flying the mission.

Many newer drones depend more heavily on live stick inputs and may stop or return home sooner.

💻 Mission Hub – The Secret Weapon

Mission Hub is one of the best things about Litchi.

Instead of standing in a cold field poking a phone screen, you can sit at home with a brew and plan everything properly on a bigger screen.

Mission Hub allows you to set:

Exact waypoint positions

Heights

Speeds

Camera angles

Curve sizes

POIs

Gimbal movements

Route direction

Return-to-home behaviour

This is brilliant for repeatable jobs.

For example:

A church roof inspection

A pub roof survey

A campsite reveal

A road-follow mission

A campervan orbit

A lochside reveal

A seasonal comparison shot

You can save all of these and reuse them whenever you want.

🎬 Understanding Interpolation

Interpolation is the secret to smooth footage.

Instead of the camera suddenly snapping between angles, interpolation gradually changes the camera position as the drone moves.

Example:

Waypoint 1 = Gimbal at -10°

Waypoint 2 = Gimbal at -25°

Waypoint 3 = Gimbal at -45°

Instead of jumping suddenly, the camera tilts smoothly.

Exactly the same thing applies to heading changes.

If the drone is facing north at one waypoint and east at the next, interpolation smoothly rotates the drone between the two.

That is how you get those lovely cinematic movements.

🔄 Curved Turns vs Straight Lines

Straight Lines

Best for:

Roof inspections

Gutter surveys

Chimney work

Solar panels

Buildings

Industrial yards

Curved Turns

Best for:

Campervan reveals

Road-follow shots

Woodland runs

Lochside missions

Countryside flights

Church orbits

Estate agent videos

My general curve size guide:

Roof surveys = 10% to 20%

Buildings = 20% to 30%

Campervans = 50% to 60%

Open countryside = 60% to 80%

Lochs and reservoirs = 70% to 80%

⚙️ My Recommended Settings For Nemesis

General Scenic Flying

Speed = 3 m/s

Curve Size = 60%

Gimbal Mode = Interpolate

Heading Mode = Waypoint Defined

Gimbal Smoothness = 25

Yaw Smoothness = 25

Roof Surveys

Speed = 2 m/s

Curve Size = 20%

Gimbal = -45° to -90°

Focus POI = Enabled

Campervan Missions

Speed = 2.5 to 3 m/s

Curve Size = 60%

Gimbal = -10° to -35°

Height = 5m to 35m

🚐 My Favourite Vanilla Missions

🌅 Lay-By Reveal

Start behind a hedge or wall and slowly rise to reveal Vanilla.

🔄 Orbit Around Vanilla

A smooth circle around the van with the awning out and pop-top raised.

☕ Tea Mug Pullback

Start on a mug of tea and reveal Vanilla behind it.

🌌 Night Lights Orbit

Use the BioLite lights, projector glow and awning lights.

🚪 Sliding Door Shot

Slowly approach Vanilla as the side door opens.

🏕️ Campsite Departure Shot

Start behind Vanilla and slowly rise as it drives away.

🛣️ Highland Road Follow

Track Vanilla along winding roads.

🏠 My Favourite Nix Drones Missions

Roof surveys

Chimney inspections

Church tower orbits

Estate agent hero shots

Farmyard flyovers

Pub roof surveys

Solar panel inspections

Gutter checks

Industrial yard overviews

AP Webb machine yard sweeps

Because Litchi routes are repeatable, you can compare the same building over time.

That is fantastic for:

Storm damage comparisons

Roofing projects

Solar installations

Construction progress

Estate agent marketing

🏴 Scotland Mission Ideas

Misty loch reveal

Castle reveal

Beach to mountain climb

Highland bridge sweep

Applecross Pass follow

Single-track road run

Campsite reveal

Reservoir edge sweep

Scotland is absolutely made for Litchi missions.

⭐ Professional Reviews

Professional reviewers love Litchi because it gives far more control than DJI’s own apps.

The most commonly praised features are:

Mission Hub

Waypoint planning

Orbit mode

Focus mode

Panorama support

Smooth interpolation

Repeatable routes

Many reviewers still say the Mavic 2 Pro is one of the best drones for Litchi because of its onboard waypoint support and excellent camera.

👨‍🔧 Real User Opinions

Many people still keep their Mavic 2 Pro specifically because it works with Litchi.

The most common things people love are:

Smooth footage

Great camera quality

Reliable waypoint missions

Repeatable routes

Good wind handling

Better cinematic flying

The most common complaints are:

Litchi takes time to learn

Too many waypoints can create jerky footage

POIs can be confusing at first

Curved turns do not always pass through exact waypoint centres

Once you understand it though, most users absolutely swear by it.

📺 Best YouTube Videos

Litchi Mission Hub Tutorialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghk7OWvWYSU

Mavic 2 Pro Litchi Waypoint Mission Examplehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W6kVnhgrzM

Focus Mode Tutorialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IWDz2w5QE4

Orbit Mode Tutorialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaqmdcLCYrI

Litchi Beginner Guidehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrW95IU0st4

Smooth POI Tutorialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKAZ8ECZp6M

🏁 Final Verdict

Nemesis is staying.

For Nix Drones, it is still one of the most useful drones I own.

It is stable.

It is cinematic.

It works brilliantly with Litchi.

And once you understand waypoint missions, interpolation, curve sizes and POIs, every pub, reservoir, church, campsite, lay-by, bridge, loch and country lane suddenly becomes a potential mission.

That is when drone flying becomes much more than just flying.

That is when it becomes storytelling.