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RedEdge-P and Altum-PT Setup

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Note: Data captured on the Micasense cameras using The Universal Micasense Kit will have geotag location from the provided DLS's GPS, not the aircraft GPS.

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RedEdge-P / Altum-PT

Complete setup guide for both the Altum PT and individual RedEdge-P camera. For the purposes of this guide, the RedEdge-P was used for demonstration. The setup process is exactly the same for the Altum-PT. Note that the use of the DLS is optional for this configuration.

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Assembling the Camera

  1. Unbox the Camera and locate the following items.

  1. Ensure the CF Express Card is inserted into the camera.

  1. Unbox the kit and remove packaging from the items. The Dual DLS Cable and Dual Mount are not required for the RedEdge-P / Altum PT assembly.

  1. With the 2.5mm Hex Key, attach the Smart Dovetail to the Single Mount using (x4) M3x8mm Dovetail Screws and Blue Loctite. Ensure the part is assembled in the correct orientation.

  1. Feed the zip ties through the side of the mount in the orientation shown.

  1. With the 2.5mm Hex Driver, attach the mount to the camera using (x2) M3x10mm Mount Screws and Blue Loctite. Ensure the part is assembled in the correct orientation; the zip ties will be next to the connector ports.

  1. Plug in the PWR / COMM Cable to the Smart Dovetail.

  1. There are two 4-position power connectors on the cable. The second, longer power connection is not needed to operate an individual camera. Secure the long cable to the mount as shown using the 2 Zip Ties. Trim off the excess length from the zip ties.

  1. Plug in the shorter power connection to the PWR port.

  1. Plug in the 15 Position JST connector to the COMM port.

  1. Assembly Complete

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Assembling the DLS

  1. With the 1.5mm Hex Key, attach the DLS Mount to the DLS using (x2) M2x8mm DLS Screws and Blue Loctite. Ensure the part is assembled in the correct orientation, noting the position of the dots on the DLS in relation to the thumb screw.

Assembly Complete

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Setting up on the Aircraft

  1. Align the two teeth on the DLS with the two slots on the top of the drone. Slide the mount until it sits in place.

  1. Tighten the thumb screw on top of the mount.

  1. If your drone has a Pro Damping kit, ensure it is set to position 1.

  1. On the bottom of the drone, ensure the red dovetail clamp is rotated in the released position.

  1. Insert the camera into the dovetail cage until it clicks into place.

  1. Rotate the lever to secure the camera. If the lever feels too tight, do not force it. Adjust the tension as needed with a 2.5mm Hex Driver.

  1. Plug in the Single DLS cable to the DLS port on the camera.

  1. Route the cable underneath and across the drone, wrapping around one of the legs, and up towards the top of the drone.

  1. Plug the remaining end into the DLS.

  1. Remove both the lens cap and WiFi Dongle before flight. It is listed on Micasense user guide that the WiFi dongle interferes with data collection.

  1. Hardware Setup Complete

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Applying Aircraft Software Settings

  1. Power on the drone. Both the camera and DLS should have flashing lights (red, yellow, or green). In IGC, navigate to IFT > Application Settings.

  1. In the General tab, scroll down to the Camera Presets section. Set the Camera Type to Micasense. Note: This requires the latest version of IGC.

  1. A popup window will appear asking to update the flight controller parameters. Press "Apply Payload" Parameters and wait for the drone to reboot.

  1. Drone Software Setup Complete

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Applying Camera Software Settings

  1. Ensure the drone is powered on and both the camera and DLS have flashing lights (red, yellow, or green). On a phone or computer, look for a wifi access point named Camera_XXX-XXXXXXX-XX and connect to the host using the password micasense.

  1. Open a browser and type 192.168.10.254 into the address bar. Press enter.

  1. The RedEdge-P’s web interface will populate in the browser. Navigate to the gears icon tab.

  1. Click on Basic Configuration and apply the settings as shown. Click Save when done.

  1. Click on Advanced Configuration. Change or verify that the following settings are configured as shown. Click Save when done.

  1. Navigate to the Home icon tab and verify that the Camera is showing it’s receiving GPS corrections and other flight data from the flight controller. The flashing light should now be either yellow or green, depending on if the drone is outside and has a GPS signal. If the flashing light is still red, consult the troubleshooting guide.

NOTE: If a Storage error is present, navigate to gears icon tab > Storage and Firmware > press Reformat Storage.

  1. In IGC, navigate to stream 2 in the Fly tab. Micasense cameras do not support live video streaming with the aircraft, so no video will be present. Tap the white circle icon to take a photo with the cameras. A blue light should flash once on both the camera and the DLS.

NOTE: Ensure there is no cable plugged into the USB-C port. If there is, unplug and reboot the vehicle. This will prevent the camera from triggering.

NOTE: If you do not see a flash of blue light, consult the troubleshooting guide.

  1. In a web browser app on the controller, verify that the ethernet connection to the RedEdge-P is configured correctly. Type 192.168.144.60 into the address bar and press enter. The RedEdge-P’s web interface will populate.

Software Setup Complete!

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Troubleshooting Guide

Camera is not powered on / has no flashing lights

  • Occasionally, the camera will not fully initialize on bootup. Press and hold the power button on the bottom of the camera for ~1 second to reboot and power on the camera.

  • If the camera reboot did not work, remove the camera from the dovetail and reinsert, ensuring a secure connection (click into place, handle clamped down).

Camera has Flashing Red light

  • This is caused by an error within the camera itself. Connect to the camera over wifi (See Applying Camera Software Settingsarrow-up-right) and look for any error present on screen. Run through the setup instructions again to verify all settings are properly configured.

Camera is not taking pictures (no blue light)

  • First ensure there is no USB-C cable plugged into the aircraft.

  • This is most commonly caused by the capture settings being set incorrectly. Run through the section Applying Camera Software Settingsarrow-up-right again and confirm the capture settings are properly configured.

  • If the issue still persists, ensure the drone parameters are set properly. Run through the section Applying Aircraft Software Settingsarrow-up-right then try again.

  • If the issue continues to occur, manually verify these parameters in IGC (Vehicle Setup > Parameters). Try rebooting the aircraft to get these parameters to apply.

SERIAL4_BAUD = 57

SERIAL4_PROTOCOL = 1

SERVO7_FUNCTION = 10 CAM2_TYPE = 1 CAM2_SERVO_ON = 1900

CAM1_TYPE = 0

  • If this has still not fixed the issue, there may be a faulty component. Contact Customer Success.

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