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How to plan a corridor mapping project

1. Introduction This article is meant to give recommendations for a corridor mapping project with UAV. Corridor mapping refers to the process of capturing detailed spatial data along a linear path such as a road, railway, or powerline. These missions typically involve long flights with relatively few flight lines and present unique challenges. Example of…

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KP Index and geomagnetic activity

Summary –> Avoid planning a mission when the KP Index forecast is 4 or higher. What Is the KP Index? The KP Index measures geomagnetic activity on a scale from 0 (quiet) to 9 (extremely disturbed), based on data from ground-based magnetometers. This index reflects the impact of solar flares and other solar events that…

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Updating TVGO Firmware

The following steps describe the process for updating the firmware of the TVGO116 and TVGO132. The TrueView Go can be updated automatically using the TVGO App or manually. 1. Update using the TVGO App 1- Make sure to have the TVGOApp version 1.0.0.2 or newer.—-To know the version of the App –> Go to “Settings”…

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Updating TrueView Firmware

The following steps describe the process for updating your TrueView firmware for current TrueView 3DIS systems. These newer systems have no controller box and create a system.log. The latest firmware updates are compatible with the following systems. It is available for download from the links below: Firmware version 2.4.3-2: v2.4.3-2(A012626C) Firmware version 2.4.1-1: v2.4.1-1 (8b472bea)…

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TrueView Payload Profiles

TrueView firmware v2.2.0-21 (ffb8a694) added payload profiles, which can be saved and loaded onto a TrueView payload to quickly change parameters and settings. These settings include Proximity Mode, Proximity Mode Distance, Save directly to USB drive (TV535), enable camera, Web UI Wi-Fi, Lever Arm values, GNSS antenna type, etc. Profile settings can be accessed by…

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TVGO Error – Due to prolonged failure to acquire Satellite

With True View GO 116 and 132, you can get the following error: Due to prolonged failure to acquire satellite signals, the device is locked and cannot be used normally. Please wait in an open area for the device to acquire satellite signals normally. It is an error message that happens when the sensor has…

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TV540 sensor formatting

This article explains how to format the hard drives of the TV540. 1. Problem: The reformatting may be needed because: 2. Formatting using LP360 1- Open LP360 as administrator2- Go to sensor ribbon–>TV540 Data Copy Tool3- Click on the icon “Format”4- More details available in TV540 Users Guide –> 7.2.1 Disk Format (Clearing Storage Space)5-…

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TVGO Error – Beyond restricted areas, the device is locked

With True View GO 116 and 132, you can get the following error: Beyond restricted areas, the device is locked and cannot be used normally. Please contact after sales service. It is an error regarding the TRUEVIEW GO SLAM permanent license, this license is region-locked this means that if you change the working region, you…

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Inspired Flight IF1200 PLI Mount Installation

Watch this updated tutorial video for the Inspired Flight IF1200 PLI Mount Installation. Our drone mapping sensors provide a full range of entry to advanced-level systems for collecting photogrammetry and LiDAR data. Watch the video below for a demonstration of the updated PLI mount for the Inspired Flight IF1200. You’ll see the power cord now…

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TVGO Error – Real time point cloud exception

With True View GO 116 and 132, you can get the following error: Real time point cloud exception, please restart the project! It is a generic error message when the trajectory position is lost. This can happen in areas with reflective services like mirrors or cars. Also, it can happen when the scan is too…

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