MicaSense RedEdge-M Manual Download Page 4

DLS Quick Start Guide

Read these instructions or go to 

micasense.com/dls

 for details

•  You must update your RedEdge-M 

firmware to v3.2.0 or newer via 

MicaSense Atlas at 

 

atlas.micasense.com

•  DLS, GPS, and UAV axes must  

be aligned

•  Mount DLS and GPS on pole(s)  

away from parts of UAV that may 

cause magnetic interference or 

shadows on DLS

•  Turn camera off and connect the DLS 

and GPS unit (Figure 1)

•  DLS and GPS to be mounted on top 

surface with both arrows pointed 

forward (Figure 2)

Installation Instructions:

RedEdge-M 

 

Connect DLS to port 
labeled DLS/GPS

DLS 

 

Connect 6-pin cable from 
camera to CAM port

GPS Module 

 

In addition to GPS information,  

this module is needed to obtain  

heading (may be substituted  

out with MAVLINK or HTTP  

API injected attitude).

MAG
GPS

GPS to DLS 

4-pin plug for MAG
6-pin plug for GPS

Figure 1

GPS

Summary of Contents for RedEdge-M

Page 1: ...Professional Multispectral Camera Kit by...

Page 2: ...Number Password micasense The serial number can be found on the back side of your RedEdge M camera 5 Type 192 168 10 254 into browser to access camera home page 6 Click for Live View page RedEdge M Q...

Page 3: ...ibrated Reflectance Panel CRP 7 NOTE Images are not shown to scale 3 4 SD Card For more detailed instructions visit micasense com rededgemquickstart RedEdge M Power Cable 3 pin to USB 60 cm DLS Cable...

Page 4: ...ference or shadows on DLS Turn camera off and connect the DLS and GPS unit Figure 1 DLS and GPS to be mounted on top surface with both arrows pointed forward Figure 2 Installation Instructions RedEdge...

Page 5: ...Click on DLS Configuration In the DLS Configuration section click Calibrate DLS Mag Use the heading on the WiFi home screen or magnetometer calibration complete screen Verify magnetic heading using W...

Page 6: ...to your back 3 Take one large step to your right 4 Ensure no shadows or reflections are over the panel 5 Ensure the DLS is parallel to the ground and free of shadows 6 Take an image with the RedEdge...

Page 7: ...FREE TRIAL TODAY WWW MICASENSE COM ATLAS Atlas is a simple to use cloud based platform built to provide intelligent solutions for precision agriculture After processing raw data turn imagery into acti...

Page 8: ...lan a successful mission Fly within 2 hours of local solar noon Ensure camera points straight down within 10 degrees Confirm GPS fix via camera home page before flight Ensure sidelap and frontlap yiel...

Page 9: ...ission pay careful attention to the distance between tracks Both sidelap and frontlap should be configured to yield a 75 overlap of images 75 75 X 75 75 Sidelap Frontlap Fly beyond field boundaries to...

Page 10: ...o our support services and product warranties At MicaSense we strive to provide the highest quality of support for our users Register your RedEdge M at micasense com product registration Questions Ema...

Page 11: ...Notes 11...

Page 12: ...s We get the right tools into your hands so you can make the right call at the right time with clear actionable information to guide your decisions in the field We re here to work with you helping you...

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