Windows Quick Setup

This guide explains two ways to run DJI Drone Metadata Embedder on Windows without needing to manage a Python environment manually.

Option 1: pipx

1. Install Python 3.10 or newer.
2. Open PowerShell and install pipx: powershell python -m pip install --user pipx python -m pipx ensurepath Restart PowerShell so the pipx command becomes available.
3. Install the embedder: powershell pipx install dji-drone-metadata-embedder pipx creates an isolated environment and adds the dji-embed command to your user path.
4. Double‑click the provided process_drone_footage.bat script and select your footage folder when prompted. The script uses the dji-embed command installed by pipx.

Option 2: PyInstaller executable

1. Install Python 3.10+ and download PyInstaller using PowerShell: powershell pip install pyinstaller
2. Build a standalone executable from the project root: powershell pyinstaller --onefile -n dji-embed dji_metadata_embedder/embedder.py The resulting dist\dji-embed.exe can be copied anywhere and run without Python. You may create a desktop shortcut or batch file that calls the executable with your footage directory.

Both methods avoid having to manage virtual environments or command‑line arguments every time you process videos.