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Utilizing a NOAA CORS Station as a base for your ASPSuite Project

When a base station file is corrupted or incorrectly recorded (for example: observation rate is not set correctly), a Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) may be available to use in its place. To obtain and utilize a CORS file, follow the instructions below:

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Metashape – Orthomosaic formatting for MicroStation and TerraPhoto Reference

MicroStation and TerraPhoto reference  require a RGB orthomosaic image. The normal workflow for exporting sUAS derived orthomosaics from Metashape creates a RGBA image. Make sure the “Write Alpha Channel” setting in the screenshot below is unchecked to create a RGB orthomosaic in Metashape before attempting to import into TerraPhoto.

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ASPSuite – Checking for gaps in Loki and base station observation files

If the Loki or the base station recording is interrupted, there will be gaps in the raw data that will affect ASPSuite processing. This can be verified in ASPSuite.  After completing steps 1-3, click on the diagnostics button in the top right of the ASPSuite window: In the window that pops up, click on “File”…

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Agisoft – Loading Camera Location Accuracy from XMP Meta Data

Metashape Version 1.5.3 There is an option in Agisoft Metashape/Photoscan to load camera location accuracy from XMP meta data. Below are instructions for changing the settings to allow these accuracies to be loaded automatically. Open Metashape. Click on “Tools” and “Preferences” from the dropdown. Click on the “Advanced” tab and check “Load camera location accuracy…

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Adjusting image positions in Agisoft Metashape with ASPSuite local coordinate transformation

ASP Suite has the ability to adjust camera positions based on a local coordinate system. These positions are not updated in the EXIF data, but placed in a file in the “PPK” folder from the ASPSuite project. To import this file into Agisoft Metashape, please follow the instructions below: Open Metashape and import project images.…

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ASPSuite Installation Fails with “Value does not fall within the expected range.”

The ClickOnce installation of ASPSuite fails with “Value does not fall within the expected range.” in the error log. Uninstall the current version of ASPSuite. If no other Click Once applications are used by the user, clear the contents of the deployment cache, “C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Apps\2.0\”. Attempt to install ASPSuite again from http://airgon.com/airgon/airgonmmksuite/ASPSuite/publish.htm Open a Command Prompt window,…

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Recovering missing Inspire 2 camera events with DAT workflow

When performing flights with the Inspire 2 and I2 personality cable (SD cable), it is always best to snap ground photos before take-off and verify that events are being recorded (GNSS light blinks). If the GNSS light does not blink when the ground photos are taken, this means the photo positions are not being recorded…

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