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GeoCue’s repository of TrueView tools, tips and workflows for the TrueView line of drone mapping products. Includes former AirGon products such as Loki and ASPSuite.

ASPSuite: Processing multiple flights in an SBF

If the drone pilot leaves the Loki unit on while swapping batteries on the drone when flying larger sites then there will only be a single SBF covering the multiple flights. Each take off and landing of the aircraft is considered a flight. This is not the recommended workflow and can create problems when post-processing. …

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Converting Focal Length from Pixels to Millimeters to use in Bentley Context Capture

The focal length field in ContextCapture requires a focal length in mm instead of pixels. To convert a known focal length in pixels to mm: F(mm) = F(pixels) * SensorWidth(mm) / ImageWidth (pixel). For an X4S, the image width in pixels is 5472. Context Capture indicates the sensor width is 13.2 mm, so the equation…

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ASPSuite: Processing With GLONASS

ASPSuite has the ability to include GLONASS satellites in the final solution (starting with v2018.1.23.0).  By default, ASPSuite will only use GPS satellites and will exclude GLONASS.  To incorporate GLONASS in your final solution: 1.  Open the Options dialog in ASPSuite and select the radio button next to RTKLib 2.4.3.     2.  On the Ephemeris tab,…

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ASPSuite: Geoid Conversion Error

Problem: User receives a notification while processing data in ASPSuite stating, “ToGeoid.convert() exception:System.NullReferenceException: Object Reference not set to an instance of an object. at ASPSuite_MVVM.Models.ToGeoidModel.convert()”. Probable Resolution #1: If the data is outside of the selected geoid coverage area this error may occur. For example, selecting Geoid 12B in the process options when trying to…

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Unexpected error in ILPBrkLineEnforcer:GetLayerName(). (17486)

Problem: While attempting to execute a conflate point cloud task the user receives an “Executing task(s) failed. (8690) Unexpected error in ILPBrkLineEnforcer:GetLayerName(). (17486)” COM Exception. Probable Resolution: The root cause of this error tends to be that one of the layers listed in the breakline enforcement is not valid. Either the file no longer exists…

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Base Station Settings in ASPSuite

When processing in ASPSuite, it is important to enter the correct base location and antenna information to achieve accurate results.  The information entered in this dialog will be applied to the the image corrections and can introduce error if entered incorrectly.  To properly use this dialog, it is important to understand a few things first.…

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LP360 Features Utility Tool

As many of you who are involved in LIDAR breakline collection know, we added some very nice feature edit tools to the Standard level of LP360 (Windows standalone version).  One of these tools, “Create Features from Selected Features” is a very handy utility tool.  Its basic function is to collect features you have selected with…

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Loki M200 Offsets: Gen 1 vs Gen 2

The primary difference in the two mounts is the use of screws/washers to attach the mount to the M200, and the Loki to the mount. The nominal lever arms for the original mounts were: x: 4 cm, y: 0 cm, z: 35.5 cm (0.04m, 0.0m, 0.355m, as entered in the ASP dialog in meters).  However,…

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Loki – Downloading Images from Inspire 2 with USB Cable.

When downloading images from the Inspire 2, it is best to download the images with the USB cable to reduce wear and tear on the SD card slot.  To do this: 1. The camera must be connected to the aircraft. 2. The aircraft must be powered on. 3. Loki Personality cable must be connected to…

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