Table of Contents Thank you for your purchase! 2 What’s inside? 2 What’s Required? 3 Let’s get started! 3 Attaching DLS 2 mast assembly 3 RedEdge-MX Instructions 5 Attaching the RedEdge-MX and the Mount 5 Attaching the RedEdge-MX and DLS 2 to the Matrice 6 ...
Thank you for your purchase! These instructions show how to integrate the MicaSense RedEdge-MX and/or Altum with a DJI Matrice 100. It covers attaching mounting brackets included in the kit, powering the camera from the host system, and placement of the Downwelling Light Sensor (DLS 2) unit. ...
What’s Required? ● #1 Phillips Screwdriver ● Cutting tool - such as scissors or diagonal cutter ● 1.5 mm hex wrench ● 2 mm hex wrench Let’s get started! Warning: Installation of this kit into a drone should be done by an experienced person, in adherence with all recommendations and guidelines of the Matrice ...
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DLS2 Mounted on Matrice 100 Assembled DLS2 Mast Mounting Plate Warning: Failure to properly secure loose wires may lead to interference with the aircraft propellers. This may damage the Matrice, RedEdge/Altum, or both. ...
RedEdge-M & RedEdge-MX Instructions Attaching the RedEdge-M or RedEdge-MX and the Mount NOTE : These instructions assume that the Matrice 100 has a battery bay installed on the bottom of the aircraft main body. The fixed mount plate attaches to the bottom of the battery bay. ...
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Example: Fixed Mounting Bracket attached to RedEdge-M Fully connected Fixed Mount on RedEdge-MX PAGE 6 ...
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Powering the RedEdge-M or RedEdge-MX 1. Locate the BEC and attach the XT30 connector to the Matrice 100 distribution board as shown below. 2. Connect the RedEdge-MX (3 pin DF13) connector into the power port of the camera. 3. Using VHB tape, secure the BEC to the Matrice 100 frame and secure any loose wires with the provided zip ties. ...
Altum Instructions Attaching the Altum and the Mount NOTE : These instructions assume that the Matrice 100 has a battery bay installed on the bottom of the aircraft main body. The fixed mount plate attaches to the bottom of the battery bay. ...
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Fixed Mounting Bracket attached to Altum Powering the Altum 1. Locate the XT30-DF13 cable to the Matrice 100 distribution board. 2. Connect the Altum wire harness (3 pin DF13) connector into the XT30 cable (No BEC is required for connecting Altum). 3.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. MicaSense, Inc. assumes no liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this product, and any claims by a third party. Copying of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, as well as the scanner applications ...
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PROCESS With MicaSense sensors, you own your data. You’re not limited to a particular processing platform. You can choose whichever platform is best for you, your customer, or your project. ...
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Located in Seattle, Washington, MicaSense delivers integrated solutions for data gathering, processing, and analytics across the global agriculture market. With decades of expertise in widely varied UAV applications, the MicaSense team is redefining remote sensing technology and pioneering new ways to collect and analyze information. ...
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Revision History Revision Description Date 01 Initial Release 12 Nov 2018 02 Kit content updated 29 July 2019 PAGE 13 ...
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