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M300 RTK QUICK START
GUIDE AND SETUP
INSTRUCTIONS
DOCUMENT NUMBER: INSTR-023
REVISION NUMBER: 1.1
RELEASE DATE: 06 DEC 2023
PREPARED BY:
EMESENT PTY LTD
LEVEL G, BUILDING 4, KINGS ROW OFFICE PARK
40-52 MCDOUGALL ST, MILTON, QLD, 4064 AUSTRALIA
EMAIL:     CUSTOMER-SUCCESS@EMESENT.IO
PHONE:    +61 7 3548 9494

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  • Page 1 M300 RTK QUICK START GUIDE AND SETUP INSTRUCTIONS DOCUMENT NUMBER: INSTR-023 REVISION NUMBER: 1.1 RELEASE DATE: 06 DEC 2023 PREPARED BY: EMESENT PTY LTD LEVEL G, BUILDING 4, KINGS ROW OFFICE PARK 40-52 MCDOUGALL ST, MILTON, QLD, 4064 AUSTRALIA EMAIL:     CUSTOMER-SUCCESS@EMESENT.IO...
  • Page 2 The content of this document is confidential and intended for reading only by the addressee. All rights including Intellectual Property Rights flowing from, incidental to or contained in this document irrevocably vest in Emesent unless otherwise agreed to in writing. ©Emesent 2023...
  • Page 3 M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions Warnings • This document is legally privileged, confidential under applicable law and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you have received this transmission in error, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution or reproduction is strictly prohibited.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions Contents Overview ....................... 1 Prerequisites ..........................1 1.1.1 Hardware ............................1 1.1.2 Software ............................1 Emlid Reach RS2/RS2+..................2 Access the Emlid Flow App ......................3 Setup the Emlid Reach RS2/RS2+ as a Base Station ..............3 Position Averaging with FIX Solution ...................

  • Page 5: Overview

    For AL0 customers: It is essential to have the onboard DJI SDK set up on the M300/350 to allow GPS data to be recorded by Hovermap. Refer to the following Emesent documentation for detailed instructions: Knowledge Base Video: SDK activation with the DJI M300 and Hovermap...

  • Page 6: Emlid Reach Rs2/Rs2

    M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions Emlid Reach RS2/RS2+ This section describes using Emlid Reach RS2/RS2+ as a base station to send NTRIP corrections to the DJI M300 drone. Figure 1 Emlid Reach RS2 Base Station Release date: 06 Dec 2023...

  • Page 7: Access The Emlid Flow App

    If it doesn't find a known network, it switches to broadcast mode. The lights above the Power button indicate the battery charge level. If the loading animation is over, proceed to connect your mobile device to the Emesent Reach RS2/RS2+ receiver via Wi-Fi. The default password is emlidreach.
  • Page 8 M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions Launch the Emlid Flow application on your mobile device. Tap Correction Input then select NTRIP from the list. Release date: 06 Dec 2023 Revision: 1.1...
  • Page 9 M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions The system remembers the last connected network. Make sure that the network is shown as Receiving corrections. Release date: 06 Dec 2023 Revision: 1.1...
  • Page 10 M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions Note: Clicking the Pencil icon opens a screen where you can edit existing network connection settings. You can also click the Plus icon on the top right of that screen to add a network. Check with your network provider to determine the correct settings to use.
  • Page 11 M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions Go back to the main page and check if you have successfully connected to the network and the Emlid Reach RS2/RS2+ is reporting back properly. If it takes a while to connect (more than 5 mins), it may be worth double-checking if the Emlid Reach RS2/RS2+ has access to mobile data.

  • Page 12: Position Averaging With Fix Solution

    M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions Position Averaging with FIX Solution After setting up the Emlid Reach RS2/RS2+ base station, improve the accuracy of the fixed solution by averaging multiple measurements over time. This process involves collecting position fixes continuously for a certain period and then calculating the average position from these fixes.
  • Page 13 M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions In the screen that displays, select Average FIX. Release date: 06 Dec 2023 Revision: 1.1...
  • Page 14 M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions Set the Antenna height then specify the Averaging time. Release date: 06 Dec 2023 Revision: 1.1...
  • Page 15 M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions Note: The Antenna height is measured from the ground to the base of the Emlid Reach RS2/ RS2+. For example, if you are using a 2-meter pole and quick-tripod setup, your measured height will be 2 meters.
  • Page 16 M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions Once the averaging is completed, the updated base coordinates are displayed. Release date: 06 Dec 2023 Revision: 1.1...

  • Page 17: Connect The M300 Controller To The Emlid Reach Rs2/Rs2+ Base Station

    M300 drone. Follow these steps to enable the M300 to consume RTK corrections from the Emlid Reach RS2/RS2+. On your mobile device, connect to the Emesent Reach RS2/RS2+ receiver via Wi-Fi. The default password is emlidreach. Release date: 06 Dec 2023...
  • Page 18 M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions Launch the Emlid Flow application. Tap Base output then select Local NTRIP from the list. Release date: 06 Dec 2023 Revision: 1.1...
  • Page 19 M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions Click the Information icon on the right-hand side. Release date: 06 Dec 2023 Revision: 1.1...
  • Page 20 M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions Make a note of the information provided. These will be used to configure NTRIP on your rover or remote controller. Release date: 06 Dec 2023 Revision: 1.1...
  • Page 21 M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions On the M300 controller, open the DJI Pilot Pro 2 app. Tap the Settings button on the top right then connect the Wi-Fi network of the Emlid Reach RS2/ RS2+ base station.
  • Page 22 Once you have configured the Emlid Reach RS2/RS2+ and established communications with the M300 RTK Controller, refer to the Status screen on the controller to check your configuration for accuracy. It should display RTK connected. RTK data in use. Also, the RTK Status LED (see Figure 2) on the base station lights up with a solid white light.
  • Page 23 M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions In addition, the aircraft Positioning and Orientation should appear as FIX and the Standard Deviation should be similar to what is reported by Emlid. You are now to perform a scan mission. It is a good practice to check the app from time to time during the mission.

  • Page 24: Dji D-Rtk2

    M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions DJI D-RTK2 This section covers the configuration of your DJI D-RTK2 Mobile Base Station.  Note You will need to activate your DJI D-RTK2 base station if using for the first time.

  • Page 25: Mount The Dji D-Rtk2 Base Station To The Tripod

    M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions  Antenna Link Button and LED Indicator Power Button and Indicator Operation Mode Button and Indicator USB-C Port Rosette Mount Battery Compartment Battery Cover Lock Nut External Power Port** ** Equipped with a protective cover that can be stored when the unit is in use.
  • Page 26 M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions Distance from Emission Sources: Position the setup location at least 200 meters away from high-power radio emission sources, including TV and microwave stations, and maintain a minimum distance of 50 meters from high-voltage transmission lines. This separation is essential to prevent electromagnetic interference with GNSS signals.

  • Page 27: Power On The Base Station

    M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions Power on the Base Station Short press, then press and hold the Power button (refer to Figure 1) to turn on the base station. The power indicator should be in solid green. In addition, refer to the following table for the link indicators.

  • Page 28: Switch The Base Station To Broadcast Mode

    OSDK cable is secured on the top of the drone. Power on the aircraft first, then the Hovermap and then the M300 RTK controller. Note: Make sure that the D-RTK2 Mobile Station you want to connect to is in Broadcast mode.
  • Page 29 M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions Tap RTK from the menu on the left to display the RTK Settings page. Make sure that the RTK Positioning and Maintain Positioning Accuracy Mode are toggled on. In the field next to Select RTK Service Type, tap the down arrow then select D-RTK2 Mobile Station to search for available base stations.
  • Page 30 M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions Scroll down to the Status section then connect to the base station by tapping > to bring up the Select D-RTK2 Mobile Station page. Select the name of the base station to connect to and wait for the blue tick to indicate a successful connection.
  • Page 31 M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions Once connected, the Status will change from Not Connected to displaying the name of the connected base station. Check that the Orientation and Positioning status also show as “FIX“ to indicate that the RTK module is ready and the aircraft is ready for flight.

  • Page 32: Manually Input Coordinates

    M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions Manually Input Coordinates It is crucial to have accurate base station coordinates as drone RTK readings are computed relative to the base station location. This can be obtained by setting up the base station over a known surveyed point or manually adjusting the base station coordinates.
  • Page 33 M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions  Note If the input values for Broadcast Mode are over 15m away from the actual DJI D- RTK2 Mobile Station coordinates, they will not be accepted. In case the DJI D-RTK2...

  • Page 34: Base Station Activation And Setup

    M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions Base Station Activation and Setup This section covers the setup and/or activation of the DJI DRTK-2 and Emlid Reach RS2/RS2+ base stations for first-time use. DJI D-RTK2 Mobile Base Station 4.1.1 Activate the DJI D-RTK2 Mobile Base Station On your PC, launch DJI Assistant 2 then click the DRTK-2 icon.

  • Page 35: Capture And Process Rtk Data

    After completing initialization, the status LEDs will flash orange and then switch to a slow pulsing Emesent blue. This indicates that the Hovermap is now ready to scan. Ensure that Hovermap is positioned in a way that allows the LiDAR sensor to rotate freely.

  • Page 36: Check Gps/Rtk Status Via Web Ui

    Once you have given Hovermap time to position itself, you can start your scan. To end the mission, tap the Stop Scan button (or short press the power button) in the Emesent Commander app. The LiDAR sensor will stop spinning after a few seconds, and the status LEDs will return to a slow pulsing blue.

  • Page 37: Process Rtk Data

    3D point cloud. Emesent Aura supports georeferencing a scan using RTK data via the M300. Launch the Emesent Aura software application. You will need an RTK license to access the feature. Go to the Process tab then click Process Scan.
  • Page 38 Browse for the folder that contains the point cloud dataset to be processed. Select that folder. Select the processing profile to use. In the Location field, enter the preferred name for the output folder. Emesent Aura will create this folder, which stores all the processed results and data, as a child directory within the raw scan folder.
  • Page 39 M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions If RTK data is detected in your dataset, toggle on Use RTK data when prompted to use the realtime corrections provided by the RTK system to improve the accuracy of the georeferencing of the point cloud data.
  • Page 40 M300 RTK Quick Start Guide and Setup Instructions Click Start to begin processing. The Configure New Scan Job panel is replaced with the Processing Scan panel and shows a progress bar showing how far along you are in your processing job. In addition to the progress bar, the elapsed time of the processing job is shown to the right.
  • Page 41 PREPARED BY: EMESENT PTY LTD LEVEL G, BUILDING 4, KINGS ROW OFFICE PARK 40-52 MCDOUGALL ST, MILTON, QLD, 4064 AUSTRALIA EMAIL:     CUSTOMER-SUCCESS@EMESENT.IO PHONE:    +61 7 3548 9494...

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