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GeoSnap PPK
DJI M600 Pro Integration Guide
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This integration guide is a resource for this specific integration and is meant to be referenced in conjunction
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  • Page 1 This integration guide is a resource for this specific integration and is meant to be referenced in conjunction with the GeoSnap PPK Manual (https://fieldofviewllc.com/downloads/). If something is not mentioned in this guide, then it is most likely discussed in the manual. If you have any questions regarding this manual, please contact support by emailing support@fieldofviewllc.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installation ................................3 What’s in the Box ............................3 Installation Procedure ............................. 6 System operation ..............................16 Powering the GeoSnap PPK System ......................16 Battery Information ..........................16 Checking Battery Voltage ........................16 Battery Charging............................. 16 Purchasing Additional Batteries ......................17 Offsets ................................

  • Page 3: Installation

    INSTALLATION WHAT’S IN THE BOX GeoSnap PPK and antenna installed on the DJI M600 Pro mount Lower mount brackets for M600 Pro (2) M3 mount screws (6) 2mm hex key 16 GB microSD card and microSD card adapter (the microSD card will be shipped installed in...
  • Page 4 Camera trigger cable (version provided will depend on version ordered) Hotshoe module (for DSLR style cameras, not included for other camera options) GeoSnap-to-hotshoe cable (version provided will depend on version ordered) PWM/GPIO input cable Field of View GeoSnap PPK Manual...
  • Page 5 Test plug (use this if you want record events without a camera connected) Cable routing clips (4) Ziptie (1) Li-Po batteries (2) DC-4S charger/voltage checker AC charging cable (includes the international plugs shown) Field of View GeoSnap PPK Manual...

  • Page 6: Installation Procedure

    INSTALLATION PROCEDURE The following procedure covers installation of the GeoSnap PPK with the M600 Pro mounting kit. Note: The PWM/GPIO input cable is included in this kit for use with the A3 flight controller. If you do not want to use the A3 Flight controller to send trigger commands to the camera you may Skip steps 1, 2, 3, and 7.
  • Page 7 3. Replace the top cover routing the PWM/GPIO input cable to exit the top cover as shown. 4. Remove the six screws circled below using the included 2 mm hex key. Field of View GeoSnap PPK Manual...
  • Page 8 5. Install the Lower mount brackets as shown where the screws were removed using the six M3 screws provided. 6. Place three of the provided adhesive cable clips in the locations and orientations shown. Field of View GeoSnap PPK Manual...
  • Page 9 8. Route GeoSnap-to-hotshoe cable as shown, making sure the cable will not be pinched by the M600 Pro folding arms or have any opportunity to come in contact with the M600 Pro’s propellers. Field of View GeoSnap PPK Manual...
  • Page 10 9. Slide the hotshoe module onto the camera’s hotshoe (do not tighten the two screws yet). 10. Plug the camera trigger cable into the 2.5mm female audio jack extending from the hotshoe module. Plug the camera trigger cable into the camera’s shutter release port. Field of View GeoSnap PPK Manual...
  • Page 11 12. Install the camera into your gimbal or fixed-mount. If using a gimbal, follow the manufacturer’s balancing and tuning instructions. 13. Plug the GeoSnap-to-hotshoe cable into the hotshoe module. Use the included ziptie to provide strain relief. Field of View GeoSnap PPK Manual...
  • Page 12 14. Route the GeoSnap-to-hotshoe cable as shown. Ensure that the gimbal can rotate freely, adjust as necessary. Field of View GeoSnap PPK Manual...
  • Page 13 M600 Pro. Lock the GeoSnap PPK system in place by pressing the quarter turns fasteners down and then turning them to the right until a click is felt. Lift up on the GeoSnap PPK to ensure it is locked in place.
  • Page 14 16. Plug the GeoSnap-to-hotshoe cable into the 8-pin cable coming off the bottom of the GeoSnap PPK. 17. Place the LiPo battery in the battery slot oriented as shown and fasten the Velcro strap around the battery and the balance lead.
  • Page 15 18. When you are ready to use the system, plug the battery into the power connector. Field of View GeoSnap PPK Manual...

  • Page 16: System Operation

    (thus preventing damage to the battery). The advantage of using these batteries to power the GeoSnap PPK (as opposed to using power from the drone) is that the GeoSnap PPK can keep logging and maintain GPS lock, even if the drone’s batteries needs to be swapped when mapping large areas.

  • Page 17: Purchasing Additional Batteries

    AC adapter from the wall. Purchasing Additional Batteries Additional batteries, charger/voltage checkers, and AC adapters can be purchased directly via the links below: Battery: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-9xr-safety-protected-2200mah-3s-1-5c-transmitter-pack.html DC-4S charger/voltage checker: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/hobbykingr-dc-4s-balance-charger-cell-checker- 30w-2s-4s.html AC Power Adapter: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/power-supply-12v-3a-interchangeable-plug-adapter- upgraded.html Field of View GeoSnap PPK Manual...

  • Page 18: Offsets

    This diagram show how the X, Y, and Z axis aligned to an airframe. It also shows that an offset may be positive or negative depending on where the antenna is mounted relative to the camera. The simple, fast way to determine the offsets when using the GeoSnap PPK with the M600 Pro Integration kit is to follow these steps: 1) Use a tape measure or ruler to estimate the X and Y offset from the lens centerline to the center of the drone.
  • Page 19 (75mm) For this example, dZ = 0.259 meters + 0.235 meters + 0.075 meters = 0.569 meters Field of View GeoSnap PPK Manual...

  • Page 20: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GeoSnap PPK with M600 Pro integration kit System weight 648 grams Mounting Style Quarter-turn quick release Battery included 3 cell, 2.2 Ah Li-Po Battery life ≈ 6 hours Includes antenna, control module, hotshoe module, M600 pro mounting hardware, battery, and cabling Dependent on environmental factors, age of battery, and charge level.
  • Page 21 All dimensions are in millimeters Field of View GeoSnap PPK Manual...

  • Page 22: Appendix

    2. Connect the M600 Pro to your computer using a micro USB cable (the micro USB port on the DJI M600 Pro is on the bottom face of its large rear status LED). 3. Open the DJI Assistant 2 application and connect to the DJI M600 Pro 4. Click on the select the tools menu. Field of View GeoSnap PPK Manual...
  • Page 23 5. In the Tools menu, configure the F8 output to be the shutter. 6. In the shutter tab, input these recommended values for PWM trigger control. Field of View GeoSnap PPK Manual...
  • Page 24 This allows for images to be captured at the correct interval based on the camera parameters, overlap and altitude settings in GS Pro. Using the GeoSnap system in this way prevents extra images from being captured while flying to and from the mission area. Field of View GeoSnap PPK Manual...

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