Summary of Contents for GeoCue True View 250
- Page 1 True View 250 Hardware User Guide GeoCue Group, Inc 2/26/2021 Version 1.4.4 Updated for Firmware Version 3.0.5 2/26/2021...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
True View 2DIS Power Supply ....................... 16 True View USB Mass Storage (UMS) ..................... 16 System Configuration File (SCF)......................17 Core Configuration File (CCF) ......................17 True View 250 Field Operations ......................18 Base Station ............................18 Pre-Flight ............................18 True View EVO ............................21 Support .............................. -
Page 3: About Geocue Group, Inc
Today GeoCue is the largest supplier of kinematic LIDAR processing tools in North America and LP360 is the world’s most widely used tool for exploiting point cloud data. In 2014, GeoCue Group started a division focused on using small Unmanned Aerial Systems for high accuracy mapping. Leveraging our... -
Page 4: About True View® 250
True View 250 Hardware User Guide About True View® 250 The True View® 250 features dual GeoCue mapping camera with a 120° fused field of view for efficient and accurate photogrammetric data collection in a 1 kg package. The system is currently compatible... -
Page 5: True View 2Dis Hardware Integration Kit (Dji M200 V2)
True View 2DIS Hardware Integration Kit (DJI M200 v2) The True View 250 was designed to be used with the GeoCue True View Integration kit, which includes the Controller Box plate which hold the antenna mast base and the antenna mast. If you purchase a compatible sUAS from GeoCue the integration kit will be installed by a technician. - Page 6 True View 250 Hardware User Guide c. Bottom mounting brackets (2) (Figure 3) Figure 3 - Bottom Mounting Brackets d. Screws (4) (Figure 4) Figure 4 - Screws e. 1.5mm ball end hex driver (Figure 5) Figure 5 - 1.5mm Ball End Hex Driver...
- Page 7 True View 250 Hardware User Guide Loctite g. Masking tape or non-adhesive tape 2. Place the controller box plate on top of the Skyport Assembly. Slots of the bottom will match the width of metal arms and seat on top. Secure its position with masking tape to help hold the plate while setting the screws.
- Page 8 True View 250 Hardware User Guide Figure 7 - Masking Tape Securing the Controller Box Plate 4. Place the bottom mounting brackets over the screw hold on the controller box mounting place. The center slot and angle will align with the metal arm of Skyport assembly which will let you know it is placed correctly.
- Page 9 True View 250 Hardware User Guide Figure 8 - Bottom Mounting Bracket – View from Below Aircraft 5. Apply Loctite to a screw and begin by threading the screw socket facing the inside. Be aware the metal bar will partially obscure the access, this is the reason for the ball end hex driver, so you can turn the screw at a slight angle.
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Page 10: True View 2Dis Installation (Dji M200 V2)
This section will detail all the components for the True View 250 installation on a DJI M200 v2 the removal will be the reverse process. - Page 11 True View 250 Hardware User Guide b. Controller Box (Figure 11) Figure 11 - True View 250 Controller Box c. Antenna Mast with coaxial GNSS cable (Figure 12) Figure 12 - Antenna Mast with Coaxial Cable True View 250 Hardware User Guide...
- Page 12 True View 250 Hardware User Guide d. GNSS antenna (Figure 13) Figure 13 - GNSS Antenna e. Cat6 cable with right angle sockets (Figure 14) Figure 14 - Cat6 Cable with Right Angle Plugs True View 250 Hardware User Guide...
- Page 13 True View 250 Hardware User Guide Power cable with doubled ended barrel connectors (Figure 15) Figure 15 - Power Cable with Doubled Ended Barrel Connectors g. Small zip ties h. Velcro band or strap True View 250 Hardware User Guide...
- Page 14 True View 250 Hardware User Guide 2. The controller box has feet that can be attached and removed to matching grommets on the controller box plate. (Figure 16) Figure 16 - Controller Box attached to Controller Box Plate 3. Screw the GNSS antenna screws on top of the antenna mast. Seat the antenna mast on the antenna mast base on the controller box plate.
- Page 15 True View 250 Hardware User Guide 4. Connect the Skyport socket. Align the white dot on the dual camera gimbal with the red dot on the aircrafts Skyport, press upward and turn right until the red dots on both ends align. To remove press button on the left side of the Skyport turn left and pull downward.
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Page 16: True View 2Dis Power Supply
If the aircraft were to lose power the True View system will lose power as well. True View USB Mass Storage (UMS) The True View 250 system includes a USB storage device we refer to as the UMS or Universal Mass Storage. The UMS contain configuration files that hold operating parameters and well as user configurable options. -
Page 17: System Configuration File (Scf)
NTFS and contain the SystemConfiguration.json as well as the CoreConfiguration.json file that came supplies on your original UMS with your sensor. If you lost access to these files you can contact GeoCue support and we can get your new copies. -
Page 18: True View 250 Field Operations
True View 250 Field Operations Base Station The True View 250 records GNSS signals during flight which will be differentially corrected in True View EVO software. This is a type of differential correction known as PPK (Post-Processed Kinematic). To utilize PPK corrections a static observation from a nearby base station is required. There are various options available for obtaining a base station static observation data. - Page 19 True View 250 Hardware User Guide 5. After the aircraft is powered on the True View will go through its startup procedure and all lights on the controller box will flash yellow. After a few seconds, each LED light begin to show a sequence of colors indicating status.
- Page 20 True View 250 Hardware User Guide GNSS LED Readout Meaning GeoCue Group True View Initializing … True View Firmware Updating Updating Firmware Firmware Updated Firmware Updated Successfully Battery Check True View checking battery Insert UMS, ...
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Page 21: True View Evo
True View Evo is a 64-bit Windows® desktop application used for processing and exploiting True View sensor data. It is GeoCue’s LP360 point cloud exploitation product with the addition of a collection of tools for True View sensor data workflows. Currently, True View Evo is available in two licensing levels: •... -
Page 22: Support
True View 250 Hardware User Guide Support Our searchable support knowledge base contains information on workflows, tips, hints, and probable resolutions to error messages or commonly encountered situations. https://support.geocue.com/ Normal support business hours are Monday - Friday, 8 AM — 5 PM USA Central Time.
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