Payload compatibility

The front smart dovetail adapter is provided by Freefly. It is included with the Alta X Gen 2.

• Compatible with TrueView payloads with smart dovetail
• Weight limit is 3.0kg

Different isolator cartridges are required depending on payload weight.
Isolator cartridges can be purchased on Freefly’s store: https://store.freeflysystems.com/collections/alta-x-gen2/products/vibration-isolator-cartridge-alta-x-gen2

This adapter requires a Trueview antenna mount (see Antenna section).

Installation

Installation documentation for this mount is available on Freefly’s knowledge base.

https://docs.freeflysystems.com/alta-x-gen2/maintenance/rails-and-isolator

TrueView sensors use the default position for the front smart dovetail adapter.

Payload compatibility

The Trueview smart dovetail adapter is compatible with all TrueView payloads equipped with smart dovetail.

Included components

• Trueview smart dovetail adapter
• Alta X Antenna mount
• Antenna (included with payload)
• Alta X battery stopper (2)
• Coaxial cable SMB straight jack (female) to SMA straight Jack (female)
• M3 x 6mm button head screws (4)

Required tools

• 2.5mm hex screwdriver
• 243 Medium Strength Tread Locker (Loctite)

Adapter Installation

1. Slide the adapter onto the 12mm tubemounts on the Alta X.

2. Position the adapter so the front two tube mount clamps are 3 inches (76.2mm) apart. Secures the screws with Loctite.

3. Plug the smart dovetail power cable (see Payload power section).

Payload compatibility

All Trueview payloads equipped with a PLI-type adapter (4 pegs).

Included components

• Front Handle Payload Interface (PLI) mount
• Alta X Antenna mount
• Antenna (included with payload)
• Coaxial cable SMB straight jack (female) to SMA straight Jack (female)
• Alta X battery stopper (2)
• M3 x 6mm button head screws (4)
• 10″ steel safety wire

Required tools

• 2.5mm hex screwdriver
• 243 Medium Strength Tread Locker (Loctite)

Installing the Payload Adapter

1 . Open the rail clips on the Front-handle PLI mount.

2. Close the rail clips on the 12mm parallel rails. Secure the 4x M3 screw with one drop of 243 medium strength thread locker. The handle must face towards the front of the drone.

The front clips must be aligned with the front rail clamps, as illustrated below.

3. Route the coaxial antenna cable from the antenna to the PLI adapter.

4. Connect the payload power (see Power connection section).

5. Insert the payload into the PLI adapter. Lock the sliding handle on the 4 pegs.

If your payload came with a cable with an in-line power switch, it is required to install it on the smart dovetail adapter.

The in-line power switch allows the payload to turn on after the drone has powered on. It prevents some issues with high power draw during start-up.

Required tools

• 1.5 mm hex screwdriver

Installation steps

1. Remove the back cover from the smart dovetail assembly. Unscrews the two M2 screws holding it in place.

2. Unplug the manufacturer’s 26-pin white JST connector, and replace it with the one supplied by Geocue.

3. Re-install the cover and M2 screws.

4. Plug the yellow XT30-M connector to either one of the two 24V XT30 connectors on the Alta X Gen 2.

Back panel 24V output

5. Use the double-sided tape to install the payload power switch in a convenient location.

With the smart dovetail adapter, plug your cable in the PAYLOAD connector, in the panel at the front of the drone.

The PLI adapter plugs into either one of the two 24V XT30 connectors on the Alta X Gen 2.

Back panel 24V output

1. Install the Alta X GNSS Mast body mount with four M3 x 10mm button head screws to the forward starboard corner of the airframe, opposite the airframe’s antenna.

To prevent accidental damage to the payload’s GNSS antenna mast, GeoCue provides a battery shim preventing movement of the Alta X’s battery during flight.

1. The battery shim comes with a top and bottom portion.

2. Install the top portion in the battery rack, behind the GNSS antenna.

3. Push in the bottom portion from underneath the battery rack.

4. Repeat the same steps for the other side of the battery rack.