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FREEFLY ASTRO & ASTRO
MAX SETUP GUIDE
DOCUMENT NUMBER: INSTR-028
REVISION NUMBER: 1.5
RELEASE DATE: 10 FEB 2025
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 FREEFLY ASTRO & ASTRO MAX SETUP GUIDE DOCUMENT NUMBER: INSTR-028 REVISION NUMBER: 1.5 RELEASE DATE: 10 FEB 2025 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 2024...
  • Page 3 Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, tamper with, or modify the this product. This product contains no user-serviceable parts inside. Any disassembly of the product enclosure will invalidate the IP65 rating and disrupt the factory calibration of LiDAR. Contact Emesent for any repairs or modifications.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Mount the Hovermap on the Freefly Astro ............2 Hovermap ST-X mount for the Freefly Astro ................... 3 Hovermap ST-X and ST mounts for the Freefly Astro Max ............4 Installing the Hovermap-Astro Dovetail Mount................5 Installing Hovermap on the Astro ....................10 Placing the Hovermap Mode Sticker on the Pilot Pro Controller ..........12...

  • Page 5: Pre-Flight Checklist

    Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide This guide outlines how to prepare a Freefly Astro or Astro Max drone to carry the Hovermap ST or Hovermap ST-X. Once set up, the Hovermap and drone will be able to share autonomy command data and receive GPS through the electrical interface cable.

  • Page 6: Mount The Hovermap On The Freefly Astro

    Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide Mount the Hovermap on the Freefly Astro Emesent’s Hovermap ST and Hovermap ST-X can support the Freefly Astro Max drone, while the Freefly Astro drone is supported by Hovermap ST-X. The Astro Max has different mounts for attaching to the Hovermap ST or ST-X, and the Astro has a mount for the Hovermap ST-X: •...

  • Page 7: Hovermap St-X Mount For The Freefly Astro

    Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide Hovermap ST-X mount for the Freefly Astro The Hovermap ST-X mount for the Astro is grey and unlabelled, and it has two ‘arms’. What’s in the Astro interface kit Hovermap-Astro dovetail mount for ST-X...

  • Page 8: Hovermap St-X And St Mounts For The Freefly Astro Max

    Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide Hovermap ST-X and ST mounts for the Freefly Astro Max The Hovermap ST-X mount for the Astro Max mount is blue to match the ST-X bumpers and labelled “For ST-X only” (top image) and it has two ‘arms’, while the Hovermap ST mount for the Astro Max is grey and labelled “For ST only”...

  • Page 9: Installing The Hovermap-Astro Dovetail Mount

    Dovetail mounts L-R: ST-X for Astro; ST for Astro Max; ST-X for Astro Max. Remove the Freefly Astro from its box and flip the aircraft. Remove the existing plastic shield from the I/O panel on the underside of the aircraft.
  • Page 10 Hovermap ST mounting hole locations Make sure to align the four attachment screws with the mounting holes and screw them in using the provided 2.5mm hex driver. The Hovermap ST-X mount on the Freefly Astro Release date: 10 Feb 2025 Revision: 1.5...
  • Page 11 Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide It is important to securely fasten screws until they stop rotating. If available, use a thread-locking fluid such as Loctite 222. Connect the Hovermap cable to the connector labelled Payload on the Astro, ensuring it locks into place.
  • Page 12 Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide Place the shield back over the Astro I/O panel ensuring that it sits flush with the aircraft. Use the provided 2.5mm hex driver to secure the screws and fasten the plastic cover in place.
  • Page 13 Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide The following image shows the I/O shield properly secured and the USB-C dust cover in place. You can now proceed to turn the aircraft upright. Release date: 10 Feb 2025 Revision: 1.5...

  • Page 14: Installing Hovermap On The Astro

    Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide Installing Hovermap on the Astro Gently slide the Hovermap onto the Hovermap dovetail mount, positioning it from the front of Astro, ensuring it locks into place. A clicking sound indicates the bracket has locked into the dovetail mount.
  • Page 15 Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide Test the cable connection by gently tugging on the cable to ensure it is positively retained on the Hovermap. If the cable fails to keep connected during this test, it is recommended to get in touch with Emesent support.

  • Page 16: Placing The Hovermap Mode Sticker On The Pilot Pro Controller

    Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide Placing the Hovermap Mode Sticker on the Pilot Pro Controller Follow these steps to install the custom sticker label for switch modes on the Freefly Pilot Pro controller. This sticker is included in the Hovermap-Astro Interface Kit.

  • Page 17: Install Emesent Commander On The Freefly Pilot Pro Controller

    Install Emesent Commander on the Freefly Pilot Pro controller Emesent Commander can be installed either from an external storage device or via the Freefly updater app. If you do not have the latest version of the Commander .apk file on external storage, skip to the Install Commander with the Freefly Updater App section below.
  • Page 18 Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide Copy the APK file to the Pilot Pro tablet. Open the My Files app on your tablet then go to the Internal storage section to access the external USB device that contains the APK file.
  • Page 19 Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide Follow the installation steps. If necessary, grant the file browser permission to install apps. Wait for the installation to complete. Release date: 10 Feb 2025 Revision: 1.5...

  • Page 20: Install Commander With The Freefly Updater App

    Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide Install Commander with the Freefly Updater App Hold the power button on the Pilot Pro tablet for four seconds. This will power on both the tablet and the controller. Press again when prompted on the controller to complete powering on.
  • Page 21 Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide The above address begins with http:// not https:// - you will need to clear out the pre-entered text entirely and enter the one above. Once the new repository has been added, it is marked as “Unsigned” in red. Ignore this and continue with the installation process.
  • Page 22 Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide Tap the Commander app entry to open it then tap Install. Follow the installation steps and wait for the process to complete. Release date: 10 Feb 2025 Revision: 1.5...

  • Page 23: Disabling Usbhid Mode

    Disabling USBHID Mode This step is not necessary if you have Commander 2.0 as a minimum. To prevent Emesent Commander from being minimized when using the Hovermap switch (S2) on the Pilot Pro controller, follow these steps: Open the Pilot Pro app.
  • Page 24 Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide Set UsbHidMode to 0 (zero) then tap Submit. Release date: 10 Feb 2025 Revision: 1.5...

  • Page 25: Setup Hovermap And Freefly Astro For Basic Operations

    Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide Setup Hovermap and Freefly Astro for basic operations The instructions in this section are the same whether you’re using the Astro or Astro Max drones and the Hovermap ST or ST-X, and the descriptions of Hovermap, Astro and Mount are generic.

  • Page 26: Setting The Pilot Pro To Hovermap Mode

    Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide Setting the Pilot Pro to Hovermap Mode Set Switch 2 (S2) on the Pilot Pro controller to Hovermap/Offboard mode (highest position away from the pilot). Check that the status screen shows Position or Pending.

  • Page 27: Connecting To The Hovermap

    Due to interference caused by the Pilot Pro controller to nearby Wi-Fi connections, the Observer Mode feature is only available via an Ethernet connection when using the Freefly Astro. For more information on using the Observer Mode, refer to the Hovermap user manual.

  • Page 28: Initial Hovermap And Astro Setup For Assisted Or Autonomous Missions

    Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide Initial Hovermap and Astro Setup for Assisted or Autonomous Missions Now the Hovermap is powered and a connection is established, select the tile: Assisted or Autonomous Mission. Progress through the mission workflow until you reach the Scan setup page.

  • Page 29: Powering On The Astro

    Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide Powering on the Astro Extend the arms of the Freefly Astro to allow you to access the battery bays. Each arm must be extended and locked into place. Release date: 10 Feb 2025...
  • Page 30 Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide Place both batteries on top of the Freefly Astro and slide them into place. Firmly press to ensure proper connection. Each battery will make two clicks when installed. The Freefly Astro will not arm if only one battery is installed.
  • Page 31 Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide The battery display should read “Hotswap” after the second press. The second battery automatically powers up (and also shows “Hotswap” on the display) when the first battery is turned on. The green and red LEDs should light up at the end of the aircraft arms.
  • Page 32 Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide If Freefly Astro motors (or batteries) become too hot, the Astro will enter one of two warning states. First, a warning will be displayed in Auterion – Freefly recommend moving the Astro around slowly to get airflow into the motors. If the warning is critical, the boom LEDs will flash –...

  • Page 33: Arming The Freefly Astro

    Wait until the status LEDs at the end of each arm of the Astro increase in brightness and the motors start to spin. The status screen on the Freefly Pilot Pro changes from Position or Pending to Offboard. This indicates that the Hovermap has control of the Freefly Astro and they’re ready to fly.

  • Page 34: Disarming The Freefly Astro

    Hold down the power button on either of the batteries for approximately 5 seconds Wait until Entering Standby is shown on the battery status screen. The Hovermap will automatically shut off when the Freefly Astro is powered down. Release date: 10 Feb 2025...

  • Page 35: Powering Down The Pilot Pro Controller

    The flight log files are stored to the onboard SD card and can be downloaded to a PC. You can access the Freefly flight logs using a USB connection between the tablet and the remote control. For instructions to recover flight logs from your Freefly Astro or Astro Max, refer to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook section on Auterion Suite / Flight Logs.

  • Page 36: Resetting The Astro

    Freefly Astro & Astro Max setup guide 5.11 Resetting the Astro If the Hovermap is disconnected from the Astro, reset the aircraft to its default parameters. Open Auterion Mission Control (AMC). Activate Advanced Mode by tapping the AMC icon six times and confirming at the pop-up screen.
  • Page 37 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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