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# Rock Robotic R3Pro Kit

Overview of Installing the Rock Robotic R3Pro out of the box onto the IF800 using the IF800 Rock Robotic R3Pro Kit

## Rock Robotic R3Pro Kit Installation

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Read and follow any **instructions from the manufacturer** prior to installation If there is any contradiction to the following instructions, do not proceed and contact IFT.
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Before proceeding with these instructions, ensure that the **IF800 Midweight Pro Damping Kit is installed on the aircraft**. If not, please refer to the [installation guide](/inspired-documentation/products/aircraft/if800-tomcat/if800-tomcat-overview/payload-mounting/if800-pro-damping-kits/if800-midweight-pro-damping-kit.md).
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## Parts Included In this Kit

* Small Dovetail Adapter
* GNSS Cable
* R3Pro Power Cable
* GNSS Mount + Antenna
* SMA Adapters

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## Attaching the GNSS mount to the IF800

1. Slide the tabs on the GNSS mount into the slots on the drone<br>

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2. Push down, then thread and fully tighten the thumbscrew to secure the GNSS mount

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3. Snap the GNSS MCX connector to the side of the IF800

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4. Fully attached GNSS unit appears below

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## Assembling the R3Pro

1. Cut any tags and open the box

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2. Ensuring connectors are aligned, press the Smart Dovetail Adapter down and thread onto the R3Pro

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3. Insert ZPD connector of the R3Pro Power Cable into the mating connector of the Smart Dovetail Adapter&#x20;

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4. Insert the silver push-pull connector of the R3Pro Power Cable into the mating connector on the Smart Dovetail Adapter
   1. NOTE: ensure that the red indicator is aligned on both parts

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5. Thread GNSS cable onto the GNSS port

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6. The R3Pro is now assembled and ready for the next steps.

## Attaching the R3Pro to the IF800

1. Before attaching the R3 Pro, release and move the damping plate to position 3 on the payload rails, securing the two clamps

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2. Ensure that the red dovetail clamp is rotated to the released position

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3. Align the Smart Dovetail Adapter with the dovetail cage. Slide into the dovetail cage until it clicks into place

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4. Rotate the red dovetail clamp towards the rear of the aircraft, locking the payload into place. Adjusting the tension via the screw on the clamp may be necessary to ensure a secure connection.

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5. Unthread the SMA cover on the back of the aircraft, and thread the GNSS SMA cable onto the exposed connector

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6. The R3Pro is now ready for flight

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