DJI T100 Transportation and Delivery Tutorial: How to Calibrate the Lifting Interface
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DJI T100 Transportation and Delivery Tutorial: How to Calibrate the Lifting Interface
🇺🇸 U.S.A. FIRST — DJI Agras T100 Lifting, Transportation & Operator Support
The DJI Agras T100 is more than a spraying and spreading aircraft. With the lifting system installed, it can be configured for controlled cargo transportation and delivery operations. This Ares Acres tutorial converts DJI’s lifting-interface training into a practical operator reference covering route setup, speed, cable length, loading and unloading points, AR navigation, payload monitoring, swing control, tare calibration, and force-sensor calibration.
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Prefer to watch instead of read? The video above demonstrates the T100 lifting interface directly on the remote controller. Use the written guide below as a field reference before and during setup.
What You’ll Learn
- How to configure the lifting operation speed and route conservatively.
- How to set lifting cable and total payload length.
- How to create loading, unloading, transfer, and fly-to points.
- How to read payload weight, altitude, speed, ground clearance, and swing angle.
- How Auto Balance Control and swing control are used.
- How AR destination and landing guidance assist the operator.
- How to collaborate with team members through DJI SmartFarm.
- How to perform a tare calibration when unloaded weight does not read zero.
- How the tutorial demonstrates calibration after replacing a three-dimensional force sensor.
DJI T100 Lifting System: Key Specifications
DJI publishes a 100 kg load capacity for the standard T100 lifting system and an 80 kg load capacity for the dual-battery lifting configuration. The standard lifting cable is 10 m, while DJI recommends keeping cable length within the 10–15 m range. The exact usable payload shown in the app should always take priority over assumptions based only on the system’s headline capacity.
| Item | DJI Published Specification |
|---|---|
| Standard lifting-system capacity | 100 kg |
| Dual-battery lifting capacity | 80 kg |
| Standard cable length | 10 m |
| Recommended cable length | 10–15 m |
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C |
| Published effective safe obstacle-avoidance speed | ≤13.8 m/s, approximately 49.7 km/h |
Before using the lifting system, also complete a full aircraft inspection. See the DJI T100–T50 Pre-Flight Safety Tutorial and the broader DJI T100 Drone Safety Tutorial.
1. Set the Maximum Operating Speed Conservatively
In the lifting interface shown in the tutorial, the maximum operating speed can be configured up to 49.7 km/h. That figure is approximately 13.8 m/s and aligns with DJI’s published effective safe obstacle-avoidance speed for the T100 safety system. It should not be treated as a target speed for every suspended-load mission.
Reduce speed when visibility is poor, the route is steep, clearance is limited, the payload has a large wind-facing area, or the suspended load begins to swing. A lifting mission adds a moving mass below the aircraft, so a speed that feels normal during spraying may be inappropriate for transportation.
Operator rule: configure speed for the most difficult section of the route, not the easiest section.
2. Plan Altitude Around the Entire Suspended System
The operator must think about three vertical dimensions at the same time: aircraft altitude, cable length, and payload length. The aircraft itself may clear an obstacle while the cable or load does not.
The tutorial recommends increasing automatic operation height where appropriate to maintain clearance, but this should never be interpreted as simply “fly higher around power lines.” DJI’s lift-system guidance makes a critical distinction: during lifting operations, the aircraft cannot be relied upon to automatically bypass every obstacle for the suspended cable and payload. Power lines, guy wires, trees, poles, structures, and other linear obstacles require deliberate route planning.
If overhead utilities cross the intended route, the safer strategy is to reroute around them with substantial clearance rather than assuming the aircraft’s obstacle-avoidance system will protect a 10–15 m suspended cable.
3. Enter the Correct Cable Length and Total Payload Length
Set the lifting cable length and total suspended-load length according to the physical configuration being used. The tutorial interface demonstrates cable-length detection and a warning when the configured length differs significantly from the detected or actual value.
Accurate length matters because it affects the aircraft’s understanding of the suspended system and the operator’s ability to judge ground clearance. DJI recommends a cable length of 10–15 m. A cable that is too short can increase swing and create a risk of the load approaching the aircraft; an excessively long cable can allow the load to strike the ground or the cable to become entangled with trees or wires.
4. Create Loading, Unloading, Transfer, and Fly-To Points
The lifting interface allows destination points to be added in several ways. Depending on the workflow, operators can use the map crosshair, the remote controller, the aircraft position, or a mobile device connected through the team workflow.
When using the aircraft to mark a point, the location can quickly be assigned as a loading point or unloading point. Selecting a saved point lets the operator review its positioning accuracy, rename it, delete it, or change how it is used. The interface can also designate transfer points and use a point as a fly-to destination.
For high-precision positioning, verify GNSS/RTK quality before relying on the saved point. For a deeper RTK workflow, see the DJI T100 D-RTK 3 Tutorial.
5. Use the FPV and AR Destination Display
During flight, the FPV view can display the augmented-reality location of the destination point. The lower portion of the interface shows horizontal distance and direction to the selected destination, along with vertical distance and direction.
This allows the operator to combine map-based navigation with the live camera view rather than relying on only one information source. As demonstrated in the tutorial, the screen and assigned remote-controller controls can be used to pause or continue movement toward the destination.
Use this feature as navigation assistance, not as permission to stop visually monitoring the real environment.
6. Monitor Payload Weight and Never Overload
The status bar displays the current payload weight together with the recommended maximum load. Do not exceed the recommended load displayed by the system. DJI specifically warns that overloading can produce severe aircraft shaking, poor stabilization, and loss-of-control risk.
The standard T100 lifting system is rated up to 100 kg, but the mission-specific recommended load can be lower depending on the aircraft configuration and operating conditions. The dual-battery lifting configuration is rated to 80 kg. Treat the current system recommendation as an operational limit, not merely a suggestion.
If you are configuring a complete aircraft platform for lifting, review the DJI Agras T100 and DJI Agras T100 Full Set. For power-system replacement components, the store also carries the DJI Agras T100 OEM DB2160 Intelligent Flight Battery.
7. Read the Lifting Dashboard Before Making Control Inputs
The lifting dashboard is designed to give the operator a single place to monitor the variables most likely to change during a suspended-load mission. Depending on the software version and configuration, the interface shown in the tutorial includes:
- Flight altitude
- Aircraft speed
- Distance to the return point
- Payload weight
- Ground distance / clearance information
- Payload swing angle
These values should be read together. For example, a high swing angle combined with high speed and low ground clearance is more meaningful than any one measurement by itself.
8. Use Auto Balance Control to Reduce Payload Swing
The balance-control icon can command the aircraft to reduce suspended-load swing. DJI’s lift-system documentation also describes Auto Balance Control and manual Balance Control functions for managing payload movement.
These tools are aids, not substitutes for good load preparation. Excessive swing should first trigger an assessment of speed, wind, cargo shape, cable setup, route geometry, and control smoothness.
For the dedicated Swing Control function demonstrated in the tutorial, the aircraft can move horizontally when the swing angle exceeds the configured trigger value. The tutorial recommends a trigger angle of approximately 30°. Treat that 30° figure as the tutorial’s recommended interface setting rather than a universal regulatory threshold.
Use swing control only when the wind is mild and the surrounding area is clear enough for the aircraft to make corrective horizontal movement safely. DJI does not recommend lifting operations in strong wind; the T100 specifications list maximum wind resistance below 6 m/s.
9. Use AR Projection During the Landing and Delivery Process
The lifting module supports an AR landing / destination projection that helps the operator assess where the suspended load and aircraft are approaching the delivery area. Before descending, verify that the indicated region and the real-world area are free of people, vehicles, structures, wires, trees, and other obstacles.
DJI’s lifting manual instructs operators to use the FPV camera and AR projection to verify the surroundings at the destination. Ground personnel should remain clear of the aircraft and should not stand directly beneath a hovering aircraft or suspended load.
10. Add Team Members Through DJI SmartFarm
The lifting workflow supports team coordination. In the lifting settings, an operator can generate the team invitation workflow and a team member can scan the QR code with the DJI SmartFarm app. This allows the mobile user’s location point to be synchronized into the remote-controller workflow.
If a team member’s positioning is inaccurate, refresh the position before using it as a mission point. The interface also allows names to be modified and members to be removed. When mobile-device positioning is used for precise loading or unloading points, verify the accuracy displayed in the system rather than assuming a phone location is exact.
11. Perform Tare Calibration When Unloaded Weight Is Not Zero
This is one of the most important calibration procedures in the lifting interface. If the lifting system shows a non-zero payload while no cargo is attached, the weight sensor should be zeroed before operation.
- Remove the payload completely.
- Place the aircraft on level ground.
- Make sure the sling is not being pressed, pulled, or supported by another object.
- Open the lifting / operation settings on the remote controller.
- Select Tare Calibration.
- Confirm that the displayed unloaded weight returns to zero.
Do not compensate mentally for a bad zero reading. A false baseline can make every payload measurement that follows misleading.
12. Calibrate After Replacing the Three-Dimensional Force Sensor
The DJI tutorial also demonstrates a service workflow for a replaced three-dimensional, or tri-axial, force sensor. This is a different procedure from normal tare calibration.
As shown in the tutorial, the remote controller should be connected to the internet, then the operator selects the option to update the tri-axial force parameters and enters the serial number associated with the QR code on the three-dimensional force-sensor plug.
Important: this force-sensor replacement workflow is reproduced from the DJI lifting-interface tutorial. Follow the current software prompts and applicable DJI service documentation for the installed hardware/software version. If the sensor calibration fails or the payload reading remains abnormal, stop lifting operations until the fault is resolved.
DJI T100 Lifting Safety Rules That Matter Most
| Condition | Operator Response |
|---|---|
| Strong wind or continuous payload swing | Reduce speed, stabilize, and discontinue the mission if safe control cannot be maintained. |
| Power lines, guy wires, trees, poles, structures | Plan around them. Do not assume obstacle avoidance protects the suspended cable. |
| Payload exceeds recommended load | Do not take off with the load. |
| Unloaded weight does not read zero | Perform tare calibration on level ground with the sling unloaded and free. |
| Poor visibility / steep route | Reduce maximum operation speed and increase safety margins. |
| Saved point has poor positioning accuracy | Refresh or remark the point before relying on it. |
| Abnormal payload reading after sensor replacement | Recheck the force-sensor parameter/calibration workflow and do not operate until resolved. |
Troubleshooting the T100 Lifting Interface
Payload weight is not zero with no cargo attached
Verify the aircraft is level and the sling is not under tension. Run Tare Calibration. If the reading remains abnormal, inspect the lifting system and weight-sensing hardware before continuing.
The payload swings excessively
Reduce speed, smooth out control inputs, check wind, verify that the cargo is securely attached and appropriately shaped for aerial transport, and confirm the cable is within the recommended range. Use balance-control functions only when there is sufficient horizontal clearance for corrective aircraft movement.
The aircraft warns that cable length does not match
Measure the actual installed cable and suspended system, then correct the configured length. Do not dismiss the warning without understanding the discrepancy.
The destination point appears inaccurate
Check GNSS/RTK status, review the point’s accuracy indication, refresh a team member’s position, or remark the point. Precision matters most at loading and unloading locations where personnel and structures may be nearby.
The force-sensor calibration will not complete
Confirm the remote controller has internet access, verify the serial number entered from the sensor plug, follow the current DJI prompts, and stop operations if the system continues to report an abnormal load or calibration state.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum payload of the DJI Agras T100 lifting system?
DJI lists a 100 kg load capacity for the standard T100 lifting system and 80 kg for the dual-battery lifting system. Operators should still follow the recommended maximum payload displayed for the current mission and configuration.
What lifting cable length does DJI recommend for the T100?
DJI recommends 10–15 m. The standard configuration uses a 10 m cable.
Can the T100 automatically avoid power lines while carrying a suspended load?
Do not depend on it to do so. Linear obstacles such as wires require deliberate marking and route planning, and the suspended cable itself creates an additional entanglement hazard.
What does Tare Calibration do?
Tare Calibration resets the lifting weight measurement to zero when the aircraft is unloaded. It should be performed when the system displays a non-zero payload with no cargo attached.
Why does cable length matter?
A cable that is too short can increase swing and allow cargo to approach the aircraft. A cable that is too long can let cargo contact the ground or allow the cable to become entangled with trees or wires.
What is Auto Balance Control?
It is a lifting-system function designed to help reduce payload swing. It should be combined with conservative speed, smooth inputs, appropriate cable length, safe cargo preparation, and adequate surrounding clearance.
What swing-control trigger angle is recommended in the tutorial?
The lifting-interface tutorial recommends approximately 30°. This is an interface recommendation shown in the tutorial, not a universal legal or regulatory limit.
Can I use a phone to create a loading or unloading point?
Yes. The team workflow can use DJI SmartFarm to synchronize a team member’s position to the remote controller. Always verify the displayed positioning accuracy before using the point for precision delivery.
Should I always fly at 49.7 km/h in lifting mode?
No. It is a configurable upper value shown in the interface, not a recommended mission speed in every condition. Reduce speed for poor visibility, steep routes, limited clearance, wind, swing, or difficult cargo.
What should I do if payload weight remains abnormal after calibration?
Stop lifting operations and troubleshoot the sensing system. Do not fly a suspended load when the weight measurement is known to be unreliable.
Continue Learning: DJI T100 Operator Tutorials
This interface guide is best used as part of a complete lifting and flight-training sequence:
- The DJI T100 Lift System and Transportation Tutorial — broader lifting-system operation and transportation overview.
- DJI T100–T50 Pre-Flight Safety Tutorial — aircraft, battery, propeller, controller, and takeoff checks.
- The DJI T100 Drone Safety Tutorial — broader flight-safety reference.
- DJI T100 D-RTK 3 Tutorial — positioning and RTK setup.
- The DJI T100 Spreading System Tutorial — learn the aircraft’s spreading workflow.
- DJI Agriculture Tutorials — browse the full Ares Acres operator library.
What Is Ares Acres?
Ares Acres is a U.S.-based agricultural robotics company focused on DJI Agras aircraft, OEM replacement parts, operator education, and technical support. Our goal is to make advanced agricultural drone systems easier to purchase, maintain, troubleshoot, and operate through a connected library of aircraft pages, parts catalogs, diagnostics, and practical tutorials.
For T100 ownership and maintenance, browse DJI T100 Parts, the broader DJI Agras OEM Parts catalog, or the complete Ares Acres product catalog.
Need Help With a DJI T100 Lifting or Transportation Setup?
If you need help identifying a T100 component, configuring an aircraft, or sourcing replacement parts, contact Ares Acres. Include your aircraft model, current configuration, error message or symptom, photos if relevant, and the part or system you are working on so the support process can start with the right information.
Safety note: This tutorial is an educational companion to DJI’s current manuals, application prompts, and training materials. Lifting operations involve suspended loads and can create serious hazards. Follow current DJI documentation, local aviation rules, payload restrictions, site-specific safety procedures, and all applicable laws. Do not operate around people or obstacles without the required clearance and controls.