RedEdge-
MX
Integration Guide Rev 01
NOTE
A
very light
coating of non-permanent thread locker can be used to prevent the screws
from coming loose due to vibration. Wipe off excess thread locker from screw prior to
insertion.
Recommendations for Installation
●
The camera should be installed such that it has a clear view of the area directly below
the aircraft. The “cone” of the lenses (47.2 degrees total Horizontal Field of View)
should be considered in the process of deciding where to mount the camera on the
aircraft or payload bay.
●
Thanks to global shutter imager technology, the camera is able to withstand some
vibration without degrading image quality; nevertheless, vibration isolation between
the camera mounting platform and the aircraft is recommended.
●
Use of a gimbal is recommended to ensure that the camera is pointing straight down
(with respect to the earth) at all times during flight. This gimbal system need only be a
“servo-driven” gimbal (for pointing as opposed to high-frequency stabilization). A
brushless motor type gimbal (mass-balanced, free-floating) can also be used, but it is
not required.
5. Inputs and Outputs
The RedEdge-
MX
camera features 3 connectors for interface to peripherals and to the host
aircraft. A fourth connector (USB Type A) is used for the Wi-Fi module (included).
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