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Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging System User Guide

1. Metering Mode Multi DRO Auto HDR D Range Optimizer Picture Effect Off Creative Style Standard Playback There are no relevant settings set in the Playback menu Application There are no relevant settings set in the Application menu Setup Shooting settings Setting Value AEL with shutter On AF Illuminator Off Live View Display Setting Effect On Auto Review Off Grid Line Off Peaking Level Mid Peaking Color Red Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 84 7 Specifications and Settings Setting Value Clear Image Zoom Off Digital Zoom Off Self portrait Self timer Off MF Assist On MF Assist Time 2 Sec Color Space sRGB Release without Lens Enable Front Curtain Shutter Off Long Exposure NR Off High ISO NR Normal Lens Comp Shading Auto Lens Comp Chromatic Auto Aberation Lens Comp Distortion Auto Auto Slow Shutter Off Movie Audio Rec On Wind Noise Reduction On AF Micro Adjustment Main settings Setting Value Menu Start Top Function Menu Settings MOVIE Button Off Custom Key Settings Touch Operation Off Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 85 7 Specifications and Settings Setting Value Beep Off Language English Date Time Setup Set the correct date and time for your location and the format used by your organization Area Setting Set the corre
2. If the unmanned aircraft is unable to reacquire GPS lock then it activates the Flight Termination System FTS During FTS a The motor powers down and the speed lowers to 70 kph 43 mph b The unmanned aircraft orbits down in 200 m 656 ft diameter circles until it reaches a Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 60 4 Completing a Flight height of 7 m 23 ft Note During FTS without GPS lock the unmanned aircraft attempts to circle but the outcome is elliptical circles as the unmanned aircraft is subject to wind drift c The unmanned aircraft levels its wings slows and glides to the ground Loss of communication link during flight If the unmanned aircraft does not receive a communication packet for the time specified in the Communication timeout field in the Settings screen or if the communication link is poor and communication packets are being received intermittently then the unmanned aircraft flies to the specified landing location and begins a normal landing sequence Unlike a normal landing you are not prompted to confirm landing before the final leg of the landing If communication resumes during this automatic failsafe mechanism the unmanned aircraft continues the landing sequence Handling emergencies during flight The most common emergencies involve another aircraft entering the vicinity at approximately the same height as the UX5 Different scenarios and recommended actions to ensure safe op
3. Maximum operational ceiling AMSL Endurance Image acquisition limitations Between sunrise and sunset Clear of clouds and always within line of sight 5000 m 16 400 ft Visual line of sight Light rain is acceptable Avoid hail snow and heavy showers Maximum 65 kph 40 mph Maximum 65 kph 40 mph Maximum 15 kph 9 mph Avoid turbulence at all times 25 C to 55 C 13 F to 131 F excluding launcher 4250 m 13 493 ft 5000 m 16 400 ft Note UX5 not tested above 2500 m 8202 ft 50 mins Although the UXS aerial imaging rover itself can cope with heavy weather conditions the main issue besides safety is the quality of the pictures acquired during the flight The following table shows the maximum values for different weather conditions CAUTION If any condition does not meet the acceptable maximum value stated the pilot should abort the mission Trimble does not guarantee good picture quality when flying in conditions beyond these limits Precipitation Wind Light rain 50 kph 31 mph Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 24 Checking the site Note When checking the site you should refer to the relevant AIP and NOTAM documents for your region Identify the airspace and geographic environment of the site Check the relevant aviation charts and make sure the flight area is not near any of the following areas e Forbidden airspace e Airports airfields except with prior p
4. Version 1 00 Revision A June 2013 USER GUIDE TRIMBLE UX5 AERIAL IMAGING SOLUTION Trimble Legal Information Trimble Navigation Limited 935 Stewart Drive Sunnyvale California 94085 U S A www trimble com Copyright and Trademarks 2013 Trimble Navigation Limited All rights reserved Trimble and the Globe and Triangle logo are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited registered in the United States and in other countries Access is a trademark of Trimble Navigation Limited Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Release Notice This is the June 2013 release Revision A of the Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide It applies to version 1 00 of the UX5 aerial imaging solution COCOM Limits The U S Department of Commerce requires that all exportable GPS products contain performance limitations so that they cannot be used in a manner that could threaten the security of the United States The following limitations are implemented on this product Immediate access to satellite measurements and navigation results is disabled when the receiver velocity is computed to be greater than 1 000 knots or its altitude is computed to be above 18 000 meters The receiver GPS subsystem resets until the COCOM situation clears As a result all loggin
5. aaa 11 Inserting the eBox and camera aaa 12 Installing the Aerial Imaging software cece cece cece cece ccceccccceececeeeeeees 13 Missions and flights aaa 14 Mission Phases 42 2 5 5 622 228020 e ieee 003622 cost Min TIE Gana pa Seek a ANG Po Pose 14 The Aerial Imaging screen aaa 15 Planning a Mission e 18 Creating amiSSIONiza so ess ul de Dons Gh oe oe aie et KANAYON ts soe E 19 Preparing the mission Map 22 2222 a 19 Defining mission parameters 2 cece eee c cece cece cece ce cccccecceeeeceeeeeceeteeteseees 20 Exporting the mission from the Aerial Imaging Desktop software 23 Checking flight permissions and conditions eee 23 Preparing Equipment 26 Checking the launcher eee 27 Checking the UX5 aerial imaging rover 0 02 0 aaa 27 Charging the UX5 batteries 222 002 0000 aaa 29 Charging the Tablet batteries 22 2 c cece ccc ceccececeecececeeeeeeeeees 32 Charging the camera batteries 2 22 0 0 0 0 0 aaa 32 Checking the camera 1 220 202 2c cece aaa 33 Pairing the transmitter with the tracking receiver 000 200000 e cece cece cece eeceee eee 36 Locating your equipment 2 2 eee 37 Completing a Flight 38 Visit the site to check for obstacles aa 39 Dealing with sudden weather changes 42 Importing the
6. e Understanding the particular requirements of the project and site including avoidance zones Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 25 CHAPTER Preparing Equipment In this chapter As part of your flight preparation make sure all equipment is in good condition and Checking the launcher well prepared m Checking the UX5 aerial imaging rover m Charging the UX5 batteries m Charging the Tablet batteries m Charging the camera batteries m Checking the camera m Pairing the transmitter with the tracking receiver Locating your equipment Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 26 3 Preparing Equipment Checking the launcher 1 Make sure the launch slider is in good condition and moves freely If it is damaged contact your Trimble distributor Check the launcher cord is not worn and make sure there is enough elastic in the cord when it is stretched tight If the cord must be replaced refer to the Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution Maintenance Manual Make sure the launch dock is in good condition If it is damaged contact your Trimble distributor Make sure the launch dock wheels are in good condition and move freely If they are worn and must be replaced refer to the Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution Maintenance Manual Checking the UX5 aerial imaging rover Check the body The body of the UX5 must be clean for flight Dirt and gravel on the body decreases the lift and increases the dr
7. Connect the charge cable to the charger Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 30 3 Preparing Equipment 3 Connect the balancer connector of the battery to the charger 4 Connect the charger cable of the charger to the power connector on the battery Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 31 3 Preparing Equipment 5 On the charger press and hold the Start key for two seconds The battery starts charging When a battery is fully charged the charger produces an audible signal and stops charging automatically At typical room temperature it takes approximately 2 hours to charge a fully depleted battery Charging time will vary depending on remaining battery life and ambient temperature Note Make sure you charge both UX5 aerial imaging rover batteries before leaving the office for a flight Trimble recommends always having a spare fully charged battery on hand Disconnecting the battery 1 Disconnect the charger cable of the charger from the power connector on the battery 2 Disconnect the balancer connector of the battery from the charger Charging the Tablet batteries Install the Tablet battery packs and charge the batteries according to the instructions provided in the Trimble Tablet Rugged PC User s Manual Note Make sure you fully charge the Tablet batteries before leaving the office for a flight Charging the camera batteries A WARNING Charge and use
8. This prevents a higher launch speed and a higher risk of launch failures c If required tap the arrow and rotate it to change the takeoff direction and avoid any obstacles 3 To set the landing location a Physically go to the landing location with your Tablet b When you reach the location tap Landing Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 45 4 Completing a Flight An icon KKA appears on the map The arrow next to it indicates the landing direction By default this is into the prevailing wind direction set in the Area tab Note Always try to land into the wind This prevents a higher landing speed and a higher risk of damage to the UX5 If required tap the arrow and rotate it to change the landing heading and avoid any obstacles Alternatively enter the heading in the Land heading field WARNING Always take care to select a landing location and heading free of obstacles In windy conditions large obstacles in the approach line can result in undershoots close to the edge of the safety zone If required set the landing height offset Valid values are from 25 m to 25 m A negative value means that the landing location is lower than the takeoff location The default value is Om which means that the takeoff and landing locations are at the same height Set the landing orientation to use a left turn or a right turn depending on which turning direction provides better visibility and is furthest away from
9. Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 55 4 Completing a Flight Removing the pitot cover Remove the cover from the pitot tube Checking the airspeed response Press and hold the pitot tube for no more than 5 seconds Make sure that the current airspeed shown in the Airspeed field in the status panel of the Aerial Imaging software changes Positioning the propellers 1 Check the position of the propellers on the unmanned aircraft and make sure they are pointing backward as shown in the Aerial Imaging software 2 Ifthe propellers are not positioned correctly carefully adjust them WARNING Always take care when touching the propeller blades If the unmanned aircraft receives a sudden shock while armed the motor can unexpectedly start causing the propeller blades to move Contact with moving propeller blades can result in serious personal injury Arming the system This step of the pre flight checklist shows a summary of the system status Pre flight checklist H Pre flight lt COM GPS BAT 100 9 89 LEGEND O nolight continuous light HE blinking light di audible signal ARMED e o Initialized status dvd MU Zeta Ol Airspeed O km h Desired 0 km h Arm system Ba mee a Number of GPS satellites Time Battery 40 23 Battery level Check the launch values If all Launch angles PAN values are ok arm the system Takeoff sensor OK Takeoff heading OK O Abort O Next en y O Launch oke picture
10. delete a completed flight select the flight in the list and then tap the Delete icon This removes the flight data stored on the Tablet for this flight but not the images for the flight e Ifyou have not downloaded the log file for a flight tap the Download Log File icon O The post flight checklist appears Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 44 4 Completing a Flight Setting the flight parameters The Parameters tab of the Flight Planning screen enables you to define the takeoff and landing parameters for the flight you selected in the Area tab of the Flight Planning screen The Parameters tab of the Flight Planning screen for an example flight is shown below Bal o awa Flight Planning Parameters Duration 49 min Takeoff Landing Landing heading 7 M 0 kad Landing zone v o Ps offset m Landing orientation LENG fit SUES Report a map error 32 26080 S 116 04389 E 51 23376 N 3 78108 E 1 To use the last used takeoff and landing locations tap Previous locations and then go to step 4 below Otherwise go to step 2 2 To set the takeoff location a Physically go to the takeoff location with your Tablet b When you reach the location tap Takeoff An icon cece appears on the map The arrow next to it indicates the takeoff direction By default this is into the prevailing wind direction set in the Area tab Note Always try to takeoff into the wind
11. downloading the log files from the eBoxto the Tablet Note If there is an issue with the cable connection the post flight checklist returns to the previous screen Detach and then reattach the cable and then click Next When prompted disconnect the download cable and then reattach the download port cap to the eBox When prompted remove the camera from the unmanned aircraft and make sure the number of captured images shown on the camera is the same as the number of captured images shown in the Aerial Imaging software Note If you have images from more than one flight on the camera you may need to remove the SD card from the camera insert it into the Tablet and then use Windows Explorer to navigate to the correct folder on the SD card to view the number of images taken for the flight To do this you will need a USB to SD card reader or an external storage device For more information see Locating your equipment page 3T Tap Finish to close the post flight checklist and return to the Mission Planning screen Exporting the mission Although you can use the Aerial Imaging software on the Tablet to analyze and export the flight for processing it will typically be done in the office using the Aerial Imaging Desktop software To be able to do this you must export the mission from the Aerial Imaging software on the Tablet 1 2 In the Mission Planning screen click Export The Export Mission dialog appears Navigate to the folder
12. letter using the MENU OK key The receiver is now able to communicate with the transmitter Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 36 3 Preparing Equipment Locating your equipment Before you head out to the field 1 Make sure the flight case contains all of the required items For more information see Flight case contents page 11 2 If you will be doing several flights before returning to the office make sure you have one of the following e an external storage device such as a laptop for transferring images to after each flight e a USB to SD card reader for transferring images to the Tablet after each flight 3 Make sure the launcher bag contains the an SD card for each flight Note Trimble recommends using a SanDisk Extreme SDHC UHS I card with a write speed of 45 MB and minimum capacity of 16 GB following items safety pin launch dock with lock pin V support crank launch slide with elastics Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 37 CHAPTER Completing a Flight In this chapter This chapter describes the tasks required in the field to complete a successful flight with good m Visit the site to check for obstacles image data m Dealing with sudden weather changes a Importing the mission a Defining the flight area m Setting the flight parameters m Completing the pre flight checklist a Monitoring the flight a Landing the UX5 m Completing the post flight ch
13. mission aaa 42 Defining the flight area 00 cnc c ce cncccececccecececeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeees 43 Setting the flight parameters eee eee 45 Completing the pre flight checklist 47 Monitoring the flight 222 2222 cece cece cece cece eccccececeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeees 59 Landing the UX5 ooo aaa 66 Completing the post flight checklist aa 67 Exporting the mission 22 2 eee 68 Disassembling the launcher kaaa 69 Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 4 Contents 5 Analysis and Export 70 Transferring the images 2 2 22 ccc cee eeececcccccccececcecceceeeceeeececceceeceeeeeceeeeees 71 Importing the mission to the Aerial Imaging Desktop software 222222222 71 Exporting flight data for processing aaa 72 6 Troubleshooting 22 74 Update checklist aaa aaa 75 Errors and warnings 222 2 AN NANANA L L oa aroan 75 Landing issues l kaaa 77 BOX LED StatuS ns ee cee she oe AE BN Sere tae cies iets NG AA ee 78 Technical support aaa 78 7 Specifications and Settings 79 UX5 specifications 22 0 0 0 aaa 80 Camera specifications aaa 81 GE AA S gba bao ew a ees eases ee 82 Battery charger settings 22 2 0 0 0 0 0 aaa 88 MOSSE ess o et dO es ae en ee eee es et ae ses eee 89 Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 5 Introduction In this chapter m The UX5 aerial i
14. more information see Changing the software settings page 17 view the Aerial Imaging Help close the software Mission list Existing missions are displayed in the list to the right The number of planned and completed flights in the mission is indicated When you select a mission in the list the map screen shows the map for the selected mission Note If the mission is new and not yet planned a world map is shown Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 15 1 Introduction You must select a mission before most of the following buttons are enabled Inside the Create create a new mission Creating a mission page 19 new field Import import a mission gwt file Importing the mission page 42 Export export mission data as jxl or csv files Exporting flight data for processing for processing page 72 Copy copy the contents of a mission You can choose whether to also copy the flights and flight data Open view the Mission Planning screen for Defining mission parameters page 20 the selected mission Delete delete the mission and associated flight data Images for the mission are not deleted Main map Use the Map Satellite button to toggle between the map view and the satellite view of the map online maps only O Use the and buttons to zoom in and zoom out of the map If you are viewing the map on the Tablet and it has a GPS connection the button is available If you pan arou
15. orbit no obstacles must appear with a 300 m 984 ft radius of the center of the orbit Once the UX5 has descended 25 m from the cruise flight height the required obstacle free area has a radius of 150 m 462 ft ght Cruise hei 150m Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 40 4 Completing a Flight Obstacle clearances for landing Once you confirm the landing the UX5 starts the final leg of the landing e No obstacles must appear between the final leg of the landing and 15 m below it 75m 300m 25m Om 25m e Along the final leg of the landing there must be a clear area free of obstacles within 15 m to the left and right of the landing direction 15m Om 15m e The landing location must be a 50 m x 30 m area clear of any obstacles Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 41 4 Completing a Flight Dealing with sudden weather changes On the day of the flight check that the current weather conditions are suitable for flight Pay particular attention to the prevailing wind direction and speed If there are sudden weather changes before or during the flight you must act quickly Different weather changes and the recommended action are described below The wind direction changes while you are completing the If required reposition the launcher pre flight checklist but before launch and updat
16. that blows from the opposite direction to the direction that the aircraft is flying toward The initial ascent of the unmanned aircraft Takeoff immediately follows launch Aterminal aerodrome forecast TAF is a concise statement of the expected meteorological conditions at an airport during a specified period usually 24 or 30 hours The tracker consists of a transmitter inserted in the body of the unmanned aircraft and a receiver If required the receiver is used to track the transmitter signal so the unmanned aircraft can be located once it has landed Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 91 Glossary UA UAS unmanned aircraft unmanned aircraft system visual line of sight operation waypoint winglet See unmanned aerial vehicle See unmanned aircraft system An aircraft which is intended to operate with no pilot on board See also unmanned aircraft system UAS An aircraft and its associated elements which are operated with no pilot on board An operation in which the remote crew maintains direct visual contact with the aircraft to manage its flight Awaypoint is a point between major points on a route as along a track In terms of the Aerial Imaging software a waypoint is located at the beginning and end of each flight line in the scan area The extreme edge of the wing Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 92
17. the rechargeable Lithium ion battery only in strict accordance with the instructions Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment can cause an explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and or equipment damage To prevent injury or damage Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking Charge the Lithium ion battery only in the product that is specified to charge it Be sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger Never leave charging batteries unattended Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor Use the battery only in the equipment that is specified to use it Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product documentation Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged Signs of damage include but are not limited to discoloration warping and leaking battery fluid Do not expose the battery to fire high temperature or direct sunlight Do not immerse the battery in water Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather Do not drop or puncture the battery 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Slide the battery compartment latch to open it and remove the battery Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 32 3 Preparing Equipment 7 Insert the battery into the battery charger Connect the battery cha
18. where you want to save the mission If the Tablet cannot access a network folder then insert a USB stick and then navigate to a folder on the USB stick Enter the file name and then click Save The exported mission is saved as a gwt file in the folder you selected Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 68 4 Completing a Flight Disassembling the launcher 1 If you have not yet released the tension on the launcher cord then do so now To release the tension release the force with the crank very gently while pulling the release handles in the front of the launcher upward This is safest done with two people with one person carefully winding the crank counter clockwise to counteract the force on the elastics A N Remove the lock pin on the launch dock and detach the launcher cord Using the crank tighten the launcher cord so that most of the cord is in the launch slide but the end remains out Slide the launch dock off the front of the launch slide To detach the V support turn the knob upward and then slide the pins out of the holes in the launch slide Remove the lock pin on the V support to fold the legs and then reinsert the lock pin N CAUTION Take care when folding the V support legs not to jam or cut fingers Open the handle fixes on the launch slide and fold the launch slide Return the following items to the launcher bag e safety pin e launch dock with lock pin e V support e crank e la
19. you do not have an Internet connection in the field The current map including a buffer around the edge is downloaded as an offline map The largest area you can download is 15 km x 10 km 9 3 miles x 6 2 miles When you download the map the online map layer is automatically hidden and the offline map is shown The downloaded map overwrites any existing offline map including any GeoTiff file that you have imported The downloaded map works like any other offline map you can zoom into the map to view more detail Note You must have an Internet connection to use an online map If you do not have an Internet connection add a locally available GeoTiff file to ensure you have useful background data on the map 3 To use your own map add a GeoTiff file that you have prepared earlier using software such as Trimble Business Center software To do this click Import Navigate to the location of the file select it and then click Open The map shows the contents of the file you selected 4 To add a KML file that you have previously downloaded from Google Maps click Add layer X Tip To return to the Aerial Imaging screen at any time click the back arrow next to Mission Planning Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 19 Managing map layers The map has two default layers Online map and Grid lines Layers are displayed on the map in the following order with the grid at the top e Grid lines e Mission and flight in
20. you have removed it from the eBox Do not blow into the pitot tube when it is connected to the eBox because this will damage the barometric sensors 5 Ifthe pitot tube is blocked or damaged refer to the Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution Maintenance Manual When in doubt contact your Trimble distributor Check the winglets To prevent roll stability issues the winglets must be firmly attached to the UX5 body 1 Make sure the winglets are intact 2 Make sure each winglet is firmly attached with two screws 3 Ifthe winglets are damaged refer to the Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution Maintenance Manual When in doubt contact your Trimble distributor Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 28 3 Preparing Equipment Charging the UX5 batteries A WARNING Lithium polymer batteries are volatile Failure to read and follow these instructions may result in fire personal injury and damage to property if charged or used incorrectly To prevent injury or damage Use only the charger specified to charge the battery If at any time you witness a battery starting to balloon or swell up discontinue the charging process immediately Disconnect the battery and place it in a safe observation area for approximately 15 minutes Continuing to charge a battery that has begun to swell will result in fire Charge in an isolated area away from flammable materials Never leave charging batteries unattended When charging
21. 0 m 16 400 ft Note UX5 not tested above 2500 m 8202 ft Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 80 7 Specifications and Settings Dimensions Feature Specification Maximum takeoff weight MTOW 2 5 kg 5 5 lbs Wing span 100 cm 39 3 Length 65 cm 25 6 Height 10 5 cm 4 1 A CAUTION Any deviation leading to a different maximum takeoff weight MTOW must be approved by Trimble Camera specifications The Sony NEX 5R camera has the following specifications Feature Specification Effective pixels 16 1 megapixels Image sensor APS C 23 5 x 15 6 mm 0 93 x 0 61 CMOS Focal length F aperture 4 5 22 Shutter speed 1 4000 30 ISO sensitivity ISO 100 25600 equivalent Display 7 5cm 3 Dimensions 110 8 x 58 8 x 32 5 mm width x height x depth 4 36 x 2 31 x 1 28 Weight 218 g 0 48 Ib body only Battery charging time Approximately 280 minutes when fully discharged Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 81 7 Specifications and Settings Camera settings The camera arrives with the appropriate settings required to obtain good aerial images set by Trimble These settings are listed below Note the following e Settings that are greyed out in the camera menus cannot be selected and so are not listed here e Avalue of in the tables below indicates that the value for that setting is not set and is not required
22. 5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 54 4 Completing a Flight Step 4 Place the UX5 onto the launcher 1 Position the unmanned aircraft at the front of the launch dock and use your finger tips to guide the launcher slats on the underside of the unmanned aircraft onto the lips of the launch dock WARNING Take care to ensure the aerial imaging rover is correctly positioned on the launch dock An incorrect position can result in launch failure causing serious personal injury and damage to the rover or launcher 2 Use the artificial horizon indicator in the Aerial Imaging software to check the pitch and roll of the aerial imaging rover on the launch dock The pitch angle should be between 20 and 30 and the roll angle should be between 5 and 5 The horizon should be positioned parallel to the aerial imaging rover on the artificial horizon indicator If you need to adjust the horizon reposition the launcher Transmitting the flight plan This step appears only if the software is still transmitting the flight plan to the eBox If transmission of the flight plan is already complete this step does not appear The Next button is available once flight plan transmission is complete Initializing At this step in the pre flight checklist the eBox initializes It must acquire lock on at least 4 usable GPS satellites The GPS receiver in the eBox determines the usability of the satellites based on the characteristics of each satellite
23. Introduction e not installed the Trimble Access Installation Manager before go to www trimble com taim for installation information e previously installed the Trimble Access Installation Manager you do not need to reinstall it because it updates itself automatically 2 Select Start All Programs Trimble Access Installation Manager to start the Installation 3 Manager In the Licensed applications tab select the Aerial Imaging check box and then click Install For further information on how to install or update your software and license file refer to the Help file in the Trimble Access Installation Manager To view the Help file select the Trimble icon in the top left and then select Help Missions and flights A mission consists of one or more flights within the mission area Mission planning is usually done in the office The number of flights per mission is estimated by the software and depends on the size of the mission area A flight is a single flight within the mission area Flight planning is done in the field Mission phases The typical phases of a mission are Mission planning In the office you can define the mission area adding background maps and avoidance zones if required The software estimates the number of flights needed to cover the mission area depending on the size of the mission area Checks for flight permissions weather and site suitability are completed and the flight is scheduled Before h
24. Solution User Guide 51 4 Completing a Flight Step 2 Attach launcher cord and launch dock 1 Pull the ends of the launcher cord out of the launch slide so that the cord lies on top of the launcher slide Note If the launcher cord is blocked while the elastics are not tightened pull the release handles upward to unblock them N CAUTION Never push the release handles when there is tension on the launcher cord You will damage the elastics If there is tension on the cord insert the crank onto the nut located toward the front end of the launcher and use the crank to very gently release the force At the same time pull the release handles gently upward This is safest done with two people with one person carefully winding the crank counter clockwise to counteract the force on the elastics N 2 Position the launch dock on the end of the launch slide with the arrows pointing in the direction of launch 3 Slide the launch dock over the ends ofthe launcher cord Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 52 4 Completing a Flight 4 To attach the ends of the launcher cord to the launch dock remove the lock pin from the launch dock and then slide the lock pin through the holes in the launch dock attaching the ends of the launch cord as you do so Secure the lock pin dh 5 Slide the launch dock over the launch hook at the beginning ofthe launch slide making sure the launch dock clicks into position Make sure the t
25. Taiwan Battery Recycling Requirements The product contains a removable Lithium ion battery Taiwanese regulations require that waste batteries are recycled NE Ea Tl Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE For product recycling instructions and more information please go to www trimble com ev shtml Recycling in Europe To recycle Trimble WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment products that run on electrical power call 31 497 53 24 30 and ask for the WEEE Associate Or mail a request for recycling instructions to Trimble Europe BV c o Menlo Worldwide Logistics Meerheide 45 5521 DZ Eersel NL Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 2 FCC Declaration of Conformity We Trimble Navigation Limited 935 Stewart Drive PO Box 3642 Sunnyvale CA 94088 3642 United States 1 408 481 8000 Declare under sole responsibility that DoC products comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 3 Contents 1 Introduction a cess ee ese SS KA 6 The UX5 aerial imaging rover 2 222 222 eee 7 Parts of the UX5 aerial imaging rover e 8 Solution components aaa 10 Flight case contents
26. able connector Elevon servos Inboard elevon 00690060 Outboard elevon Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 8 1 Introduction Bottom view Camera lens hole O Motor O Propeller O Launcher slat O Propeller nut O Winglet Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 9 1 Introduction Solution components The UX5 aerial imaging solution comprises the following components e UX5 aerial imaging rover e Camera e Ground control station e Launcher e Tracker optional UX5 aerial imaging rover The UX5 aerial imaging rover consists of the wing kit or body and the eBox The eBox is a removable box containing the computer that controls the UX5 The eBox is connected to a GPS antenna and a radio antenna so that the ground control station can communicate with the UX5 while it is in the air Camera The camera captures images during the flight The camera has a large 16 1 megapixel APS C sensor that provides sharp detailed images The standard RGB solution includes a UV HAZE 1 filter The optional NIR near infrared solution is for use in specialized applications such as agriculture Ground control station The ground control station GCS is used to control the UX5 aerial imaging rover from the ground It comprises the Trimble Tablet Rugged PC running the Trimble Access Aerial Imaging software A modem is connected to the Tablet to enable radio communication to the unmanned aircraft Launcher The launc
27. ach received signal pulse and its strength are shown on the transmitter bar received signal strength indicator and indicated with an audible signal Scan the area to determine the direction with the highest signal strength If the signal strength is the same in all directions reduce the gain using the Decrease key until the received signal strength is halfthe transmitter bar and then repeat the scan Follow the determined direction Repeat the scan at intervals to verify the direction you need to head in to locate the aerial imaging rover Note If you experience difficulties finding the rover following one direction try doing the scan from a different location and locating the cross section between the new and previously found direction For more information on using the tracker system refer to the user documentation for the tracker transmitter and receiver Completing the post flight checklist 1 2 3 After the UX5 has successfully landed tap Finish flight A message warns that the UX5 should be on the ground Do one ofthe following e Tap Noto cancelthe post flight checklist e Tap Yes The UX5 goes into standby mode and the post flight checklist appears Remove the download port cap from the eBox and then attach the download cable to the eBox and the modem Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 67 4 Completing a Flight 4 7 Click Next The software detects the cable connection and automatically starts
28. ag during flight 1 Clean the body with a damp cloth CAUTION Do not use high water pressure or a steel brush to clean the body of the rover This can damage the surface of the aerial imaging rover and affect the aerodynamics of the aircraft Always use water anda soft brush Check the body for cracks If the body requires repair refer to the Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution Maintenance Manual When in doubt contact your Trimble distributor Make sure there are no scratches on the camera filter If the camera filter is damaged refer to the Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution Maintenance Manual Make sure that the camera filter is tightly screwed into the body If not gently tighten it taking care not to over tighten it Using first the wet camera wipes and then the dry camera wipes thoroughly clean the camera filter Make sure there are no specks of moisture or dust as these will affect the image quality Note Only use wipes that are specifically intended for cleaning camera lenses Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 27 3 Preparing Equipment Check the pitot tube The pitot tube must be in perfect condition as it is used to measure the total air pressure during flight 1 If required remove the pitot clamp 2 Remove the pitot tube from the eBox Make sure the tube is not bent or broken 4 Blow into the tube to make sure nothing is blocking it CAUTION Only blow into the pitot tube after
29. age 49 Preparing the launcher page 50 Transmitting the flight plan page 55 Initializing page 55 Removing the pitot cover page 56 Checking the airspeed response page 56 Positioning the propellers page 56 Arming the system page 56 Launching the UX5 page 57 Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 47 4 Completing a Flight Connecting the GCS When you reach this step in the pre flight checklist the software automatically checks to see if the modem is already connected If the modem is not connected the message Attach the modem and antenna on the ground control station is displayed Do the following 1 Attach the antenna to the modem 2 Attach the modem and antenna to the back of the Tablet under the handstrap 3 Insert the modem cable into the USB port on the Tablet 4 Tap Next to prompt the software to check if the modem is connected When the connection to the modem is established the software automatically moves to the next step in the pre flight checklist Connecting the battery If you have not yet connected the battery 1 Insert a fully charged battery into the battery compartment of the unmanned aircraft 2 Connect the main power connector on the battery to the power connector of the eBox The eBox emits an audible sound to confirm that the battery is connected and the eBox starts booting up When the eBox has completed booting up the Next button is enabled Note If after this step yo
30. any obstacles To simulate the flight tap Simulate For more information see Simulating the flight plan page To start the pre flight checklist tap Checklist Tip To return to the Mission Planning screen at any time click the back arrow next to Flight Planning Simulating the flight plan After creating a flight plan you can simulate the flight plan to check the following items The unmanned aircraft uses the correct takeoff direction The flight height route and turns used are all correct The unmanned aircraft does not enter any avoidance zones The unmanned aircraft uses the correct landing circuit Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 46 4 Completing a Flight Completing the pre flight checklist 1 In the Parameters tab of the Flight Planning screen tap Checklist The pre flight checklist opens Use each step of the pre flight checklist to prepare the equipment for flight The pre flight checklist guides you through each step Note More information about the steps that require special care is given in the following sections Read these sections carefully until you are familiar with all of the tasks required to perform these steps Connecting the GCS page 48 Connecting the battery page 48 Preparing the camera page 48 Inserting the tracker transmitter page 49 Attaching the top cover page 49 Covering the pitot tube page 49 Checking the elevon trim page 49 Checking the elevon response p
31. ated each time an aerial photo is taken during a flight It defines a point and includes raw sensor values orientation and tilt coordinate data and an image A manual containing thorough details of regulations procedures and other information pertinent to flying aircraft in the particular country to which it relates It is usually issued by or on behalf of the respective civil aviation administration See aeronautical information publication Avoidance zones are used in the mission map to indicate areas that the unmanned aircraft must not fly over such as airports and forbidden airspace Civil Aviation Authority A wind that blows from a sideways direction The movable flap on the back edge of each wing The elevons move up and down to create uneven lift which controls the aircraft s rolling and banking movement Contained within a mission a flight covers a single polygonal area on the earth s surface A flight is defined by a flight plan In aviation terms a flight starts as soon as the aircraft starts to move under its own power or by additional equipment that is part of the system until the moment it comes to rest A set of parameters that defines the proper flight path the unmanned aircraft must follow during a single flight Parameters include the desired altitude of the side image overlap A mission can include one or more flights each of which is defined by a flight plan See ground control point See ground contro
32. cent Br Soft skin detection is set to Off the default Brightness correction is set to automatic the default Eat Creative style is set to Standard the default 8 Smile detection is set to Off Ca OFF Picture effect is set to Off the default 1 1000 Shutter speed is set to 1 1000 or above 4 0 0 Exposure compensation is set to 0 0 ISO AUTO ISO is set to Auto Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 35 3 Preparing Equipment Pairing the transmitter with the tracking receiver Note You must complete this step only once before using the UX5 aerial imaging rover for the first time To track down the UXS aerial imaging rover fitted with a transmitter the transmitter ID must first be stored in the memory of the receiver 1 2 3 4 5 D Press and hold the Power key for three seconds to turn on the receiver Press the MENU OK key to enter the menu Use the navigation keys to select TRANSMITTER Press the MENU OK key to confirm Use the navigation keys to select ADD Press the MENU OK key to confirm Use the navigation keys to enter the missing digits of the frequency of the transmitter Confirm each digit using the MENU OK key Follow the steps on the screen of the receiver to calibrate the transmitter Once the calibration is done you are prompted to enter a name for the transmitter Use the navigation keys to enter the name you want to use for the transmitter Confirm each
33. check when the connection between the GCS and the UX5 is established during the pre flight checklist procedure If firmware updates are available you are prompted to perform an update 1 Do one of the following e To dismiss the update checklist and continue with the pre flight checklist tap No e To start the firmware update tap Yes The update checklist appears 2 When prompted attach the modem Tap Next to update the modem firmware 3 When prompted connect the download cable Tap Next to update the eBox firmware 4 The ebox firmware update consists of several automatic steps When the firmware has finished updating disconnect the download cable from the eBox and the modem The software returns to the Flight Planning screen Errors and warnings This topic describes error messages or warnings may appear Use the table below the message to take appropriate action If the problem persists contact your Trimble distributor Low battery level Pre flight before ARM Replace the battery with a fully charged battery and then redo the pre flight checklist Pre flight after ARM 1 Disarm the UX5 via software If that does not work disarm the UX5 by pressing the Mode button once one flash taking care to avoid the propellers 2 Replace the battery with a fully charged battery and then redo the pre flight checklist In flight If the landing location is not too far from the location of the UX5 and the battery level is not too low ta
34. ct charger settings may result in damage to the battery severe burning and fire hazards If the settings are incorrect correct them using the steps below 1 To change the battery type press and hold the Prog Mode key for two seconds Repeat the button press until the charger screen shows LiPo manual or Lilo manual or LiFe manual 2 Briefly press the Prog Mode key for less than two seconds 3 To change the lithium type press the DEC or INC key until the lithium type is set to LiPo 4 To change the voltage per cell press the Enter Start key and then press the DEC or INC key until the voltage is set to 4 20V C 5 Briefly press the Prog Mode key for less than two seconds 6 In the main screen the C x xA entry is blinking Press the DEC or INC key until it shows 5 0 7 To change the battery capacity press the Enter Start key and then press the DEC or INC key until the battery capacity is set to 6000mAh Your charger is now set and should show e LiPo manual e C 5 0A 6000mAh Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 88 Glossary Glossary aerial imaging rover aerial photo station aeronautical information publication AIP avoidance zone CAA cross wind elevon flight flight plan GCP GCS georeference The UX5 aerial imaging rover is a type of unmanned aircraft specifically designed for aerial photogrammetry An aerial photo station is cre
35. ct area for your location Help Guide Display Off Power Save Standard Power Saving Start Time 1 min LCD Brightness Manual Display Color White Wide Image Normal Playback Display Manual Rotate HDMI Resolution Auto CTRL for HDMI On USB Connection Auto Cleaning Mode Click to clean the sensor Version Click to see the camera and lens version Initialize Click to reset settings Memory card tool Setting Value Format Click to format a card Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 7 Specifications and Settings File Number Series Folder Name Date Form New Folder Click to create a folder Recover Image DB Click to recover the image database Display Card Space Click to view card space usage Network settings Setting Value WPS Push Click to connect using WPS Push Access Point Settings Edit Device Name Display MAC Address Click to view the MAC address Reset View on Smartphone Reset Network Settings Click to reset the remote view Click to reset the network settings Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 87 7 Specifications and Settings Battery charger settings When the charger power on it displays the following parameters for the UX5 battery e LiPo manual e C 5 0A 6000mAh WARNING Always check that the settings on the charger are correct before charging the battery Incorre
36. d aircraft system RPA RPA system RPAS segregated airspace TAF tail wind takeoff terminal aerodrome forecast tracker A notice filed with an aviation authority to alert aircraft pilots of potential hazards along a flight route or at a location that could affect the safety of the flight The term NOTAM is commonly used rather than the more formal term Notice to Airmen The use of photography in surveying and mapping to make measurements between objects The sensor used by the aircraft to detect airspeed It must be kept clean and free of obstructions to operate correctly The station at which the remote pilot manages the flight of an unmanned aircraft Control of an aircraft from a pilot station which is not on board the aircraft An aircraft where the flying pilot is not on board the aircraft This is a subcategory of unmanned aircraft Aset of configurable elements consisting of a remotely piloted aircraft its associated remote pilot station s the required command and control links and any other system elements as may be required at any point during flight operation See remotely piloted aircraft Aremote crew member who by visual observation of the remotely piloted aircraft assists the remote pilot in the safe conduct of the flight See remotely piloted aircraft system Airspace of specified dimensions allocated for exclusive use to a specific user s See terminal aerodrome forecast Awind
37. d in the Aerial Imaging software until you tap Confirm To complete the landing tap Confirm The aerial imaging rover finishes its current circle until it reaches the point where it first started circling and then it starts the final leg of the landing The image below shows the landing circuit using a landing orientation set to right turns Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 66 4 Completing a Flight Locating the UX5 after landing If the UX5 has landed somewhere in the field and you are not able to visually locate it you can track it using the tracking system receiver 1 2 On the receiver press and hold the On Off key for three seconds to power on the receiver Press the Menu OK key to enter the menu Select the transmitter you want to track down using the Scan key and then press the Menu OK key to confirm Fold out the four antennas on the receiver and then place the receiver on the palm of your hand taking care not to touch any of the antennas Increase the gain as much as possible using the Increase key To pick up the first signal pulses hold the receiver in front of you at high level and slowly turn 360 scanning the horizon with the antenna A Tip Make sure the internal antenna is selected The range of the receiver is wider if you track from an elevation Always hold the receiver in front of you so that the receiver can distinguish between incoming signals from the front and the back E
38. d side overlap page 22 The Estimated flights field indicates the number of flights required to cover the mission area Use the number indicated to plan the number of flights time and resources needed to complete the mission During flight planning you can define the area to be covered in a specific flight If you are doing the mission planning in the Desktop software click Export to export the mission area to a gwt file for copying to the Tablet For more information see Exporting the mission from the Aerial Imaging Desktop software page 23 on the Tablet tap Flight to start planning the flight For more information see Defining the flight area page 43 X Tip To return to the Aerial Imaging screen at any time click the back arrow next to Mission Planning Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 21 GSD and height The GSD ground sample distance field in the Mission tab specifies the distance on the ground represented by each pixel The default resolution is 3 2 cm 1 3 The smaller the value in the GSD field the more detailed the images You should always specify a value equal to or smaller than the resolution required in the final orthophotos after the images are processed If the value in the GSD field is larger than the final resolution required then the images acquired during the flight will not be detailed enough and the image processing software will need to interpolate additional pixels This will re
39. data for processing Note You can export flight data from the Aerial Imaging Desktop software or from the Aerial Imaging software on the Tablet if you have copied the images to the Tablet 1 2 6 7 In the Aerial Imaging screen make sure the correct mission is selected Click Export The Export wizard appears Select the format to export to e To process the flight data using Trimble Business Center software select the jxl option e To process the flight data using other processing software select the csv option Click Next Select the flight to export and then select the folder where you have stored the images for that flight The summary at the bottom of the window shows you the number of camera triggers in the flight log file and the number of images in the selected image folder If these numbers do not correspond you have the option to correct it using the Aerial Imaging software For each scan line the software matches the shutter commands with the number of images Note The files must be corrected before exporting to Trimble Business Center If there are e too many images first check the image folder and make sure it does not contain images from a different flight Then select the option to automatically correct the files For scan lines that have more images than shutter commands the extra images are dropped at the end of the scan line regardless of where in the scan line the extra images occurred e
40. e Avalue of N A in the tables below indicates that the setting is available for selection but the value is not applicable Lens settings Setting Value Aperture ring f 4 5 Focus ring 3tm Note This is set and calibrated by the manufacturer and must not change For your reference this position corresponds with the white dot appearing below the right edge of the red O in the 10 ft mark Menu settings Shoot Mode Setting Value Shoot Mode S Shutter priority 1 1000 or above Camera Setting Value Drive Mode Remote Cdr Flash Mode Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 82 7 Specifications and Settings Setting Value AF MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Touch Shutter Object Tracking Zoom Face Detection Off Face Registration Smile Shutter Off Auto Port Framing Off Soft Skin Effect Off Shooting Tip List LCD Display Display All Info DISP Button Enable the following e Display All Info e Big Font Size Disp e Histogram Image Size Image Size 16M L 16M Aspect Ratio 3 2 Quality Fine Movie File Format N A Movie Record Setting N A Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 83 7 Specifications and Settings Brightness Color Setting Value Exposure Compensation 0 0 ISO Auto White Balance AWB Note When using the NIR camera select custom white balance or incandescent
41. e dock as it will damage the launch dock The design of the launcher takes into account the weight of the unmanned aircraft sitting on the launch dock 4 If an obstacle such as a person or animal suddenly appears in the obstacle clearance zone during takeoff tap the FTS button in the Aerial Imaging software The unmanned aircraft immediately powers down and returns to the ground For more information see Emergency software commands page 63 5 After launch release the tension on the launcher cord Leaving tension on the launcher cord for extended periods can damage the elastics To release the tension release the force with the crank very gently while pulling the release handles in the front of the launcher upward This is safest done with two people with one person carefully winding the crank counter clockwise to Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 57 4 Completing a Flight counteract the force on the elastics Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 58 4 Completing a Flight Monitoring the flight CAUTION It is your responsibility to take action during flight when the safety of the UX5 aerial imaging rover or its surroundings is compromised To do this you must Have visual contact with the unmanned aircraft at all times Observe the zone of operation for the unmanned aircraft and look out for other aerial objects Ensure obstacle clearance Keep an eye on changing weather condition
42. e the field software to e Plan and simulate flights e Monitor the aircraft during flight Aerial Imaging Desktop installation 1 To install the Aerial Imaging Desktop software use the Trimble Access Installation Manager If you have e not installed the Trimble Access Installation Manager before go to www trimble com taim for installation information Make sure you download and install the TAIM Online version e previously installed the Trimble Access Installation Manager you do not need to reinstall it because it updates itself automatically 2 Make sure you do not have a Tablet or other Trimble controller connected to the office computer 3 Select Start All Programs Trimble Access Installation Manager to start the Installation Manager 4 Select the Additional applications tab 5 Select the Aerial Imaging Desktop check box 6 Click Create license 7 The Trimble Access Installation Manager switches to the Licensed applications tab and shows the now licensed Aerial Imaging Desktop software 8 Click Install For further information on updating the software refer to the Help file in the Trimble Access Installation Manager To view the Help file select the Trimble icon in the top left and then select Help Aerial Imaging Tablet installation 1 To install the Aerial Imaging software on the Tablet use the Trimble Access Installation Manager If you have Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 13 1
43. e the takeoff wind direction and the landing direction in the flight plan One of the following weather phenomena occurs before Cancel the flight If the UX5 is in the or during the flight air land as quickly as possible Strong wind Heavy rain hail Hurricane tornado or any kind of whirlwind Thunder and lightening Snow Importing the mission Note This step is required if you did the mission planning in the Aerial Imaging Desktop software and then exported the mission so that you can view it on the Tablet 1 2 In the Aerial Imaging screen on the Tablet tap Import Navigate to the location of the gwt file you exported from the Aerial Imaging Desktop software see Exporting the mission from the Aerial Imaging Desktop software page 23 select it and then tap Open The mission you imported appears in the mission list and the mission map appears Select the mission and then tap Open Review the mission plan and make any changes to the mission plan if required In the Mission tab of the Mission Planning screen tap Flight to start planning the flight For more information see Defining the flight area page 43 Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 42 4 Completing a Flight Defining the flight area The Area tab of the Flight Planning screen enables you to select the flight you will complete The software estimates the total flight time needed to cover the mission area The estimated flight time does no
44. eading to the site all equipment is checked for any damage from previous flights and all batteries are fully charged Flight planning The flight is planned and the wind direction takeoff and landing locations are specified The pre flight checklist is completed to ensure that the system is ready for the flight Flight operation After launching the UX5 aerial imaging rover the flight is monitored using the ground control station After the UX5 aerial imaging rover lands the post flight checklist is completed to transfer the flight data to the Tablet PC Analysis and export The flight and captured images are analyzed to make sure they are synchronized and the data is exported in the appropriate file format for image processing Image processing The data collected during the flight is processed using image processing software such as Trimble Business Center software Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 14 1 Introduction The Aerial Imaging screen When you open the Aerial Imaging software the Aerial Imaging screen appears The Aerial Imaging screen with an example mission is shown below Aerial Imaging Cr x PRE In PAG Create new mission 4 Open mine O flights 9 naa 4 Copy DX Delete gt Open 51 23376 N 3 78108 E The right panel shows the name of the current screen There are several buttons next to the screen name Click To e view the Software Settings screen For
45. ecklist m Exporting the mission a Disassembling the launcher Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 38 4 Completing a Flight Visit the site to check for obstacles A few days before the flight visit the flight area to e Define a good takeoff and landing location e Check for obstacles in the flight area Obstacles are objects such as trees buildings antennas power lines and water that the UX5 could fly into or land on e Make sure you will be able to maintain a visual line of sight to the UX5 throughout the flight Note Pay special attention during takeoff and landing Most issues occur during these phases of the flight Obstacle clearances for takeoff e Within the first 50 m 164 ft there must be a clear area free of obstacles within 30 to the left and right of the launch direction 50m e No obstacles at all must appear within the first 50 m 164 ft of the launch direction e Within 280 m 919 ft of the launch direction obstacles must not appear above the safety line determined by a 15 safety angle om 50m o 280m Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 39 4 Completing a Flight Obstacle clearances for cruise flight During cruise flight no obstacles must appear between the cruise flight height and 25 m 82 ft below it v Obstacle clearances for descent When entering the landing
46. ented by each pixel in the images acquired during the flight See ground sample distance Awind that blows from the direction that the aircraft is flying toward The height above the ground that the unmanned aircraft flies The rover does not begin taking photographs until it reaches the height specified for the flight The process of releasing the rover from the launcher Launch immediately preceeds takeoff The platform that rests on the launcher The unmanned aircraft sits on the launch dock The launch dock moves forward along the launcher at speed when the unmanned aircraft is launched The launcher is a mechanical device that provides a safe way to launch the unmanned aircraft in the direction of takeoff Aroutine aviation weather report issued at hourly or half hourly intervals It is a description of the meteorological elements observed at an airport at a specific time An interconnected series of aerial photo station images recorded with an unmanned aircraft system UAS that are intended to be processed as a single unit and used for surveying purposes A mission can include one or more flights that cover a single polygonal area Asingle polygonal area that defines the geographical area to be photographed during one or more flights Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 90 Glossary NOTAM photogrammetry pitot tube remote pilot station remotely piloted remotely piloted aircraft remotely pilote
47. eration of the UX5 are described below For all scenarios you must assess the situation before taking action Take into account your location that is the location of the GCS and the current location course and speed of the UX5 and the intruding aircraft Note For any of the scenarios described below if the situation is too critical for example fast moving aircraft tap the FTS button and when prompted confirm Flight Termination System FTS activation to immediately abort the flight and put the UX5 in an orbit toward the ground The approaching aircraft 1 Assess the situation Tap Resume to continue will not cross the flight 2 Tap Hold Home Right or Fly to to mapping path of the UXS move the UX5 to a safe position The flight path of the 1 Assess the situation Tap Resume to continue approaching aircraft and 2 Tap Fly to to move the UX5 to a safe mapping the UX5 are converging position The flight path of the 1 Assess the situation Tap Resume to continue approaching aircraft is 2 Tap Fly to Right or Hold to move mapping diverging from the flight the UX5 to a safe position path of the UX5 Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 61 4 Completing a Flight The flight path of the approaching aircraft is intercepting the flight path of the UX5 The approaching aircraft is approaching the UX5 head on The approaching aircraft intends to land 1 Assess the situation 2 Tap Fly to Ri
48. ermission e Power plants except with prior permission Check the relevant aviation charts and take special care around e Parachute and parasailing jumping areas e Winch areas e High pressure gas releasing units documented in AlPs or NOTAMs e Congested areas for example towns Check if there are other aerial or ground activities planned for example major public events Checking the pilot Make sure the pilot is certified to operate the UX5 Check if the pilot needs any additional permits such as a remote pilot license a radio certificate for use of the 2 way radio for communication with air traffic control and so on Be aware that the pilot has final responsibility for the operation of the UX5 and its components Make sure the pilot is in good condition both physical and mental Keep log files of the pilot hours and equipment used for each flight Know your safe operating envelope Trimble recommends having a crew of two people that will control the UX5 the pilot and the observer They must be able to communicate at all times Check your CAA regulations to see if a two person crew is mandatory Make sure the crew understands the purpose and the phases of this particular mission Make sure the crew understands all aspects of safe operation of the UX5 This includes e Understanding all safety precautions described in the Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Rover Safety Guide e Understanding how to handle emergencies during flight
49. ersonal injury Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 77 6 Troubleshooting eBox LED status The diagram below shows the status of the LEDs on the eBox O OFF KO DOWNLOAD disconnect battery connect battery 3 flashes STANDBY 3 flashes 2 flashes 1 flash POWER CYCLE NG A 3 flashes O ON 1 flash 2 flashes DISARM Technical support If you have an issue and cannot find the information you need in the product documentation contact your Trimble distributor Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 78 CHAPTER Specifications and Settings In this chapter UX5 specifications m Camera specifications m Camera settings m Battery charger settings Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 79 7 Specifications and Settings UX5 specifications The UX5 aerial imaging rover has the following specifications Power battery Feature Specification Battery type Lithium polymer Nominal energy capacity 6000 mAh Nominal voltage 14 8V Battery charger settings for charging 6A Maximum current 12 6 V 0 03 V Voltage Battery charger settings for discharging Maximum current Cut off voltage 40A 9V Battery charging time Maximum 2 hours if fully discharged Height Feature Specification Minimum flight height 75 m 246 ft Maximum flight height 750 m 2460 ft Maximum operational ceiling recommended 500
50. formation including mission area in yellow avoidance zones in red and completed flights in green e KML e Online map e Offline map either a downloaded version of the online map or an imported GeoTiff file The online map layer is automatically hidden if the offline map layer is shown gt To hide a layer click the have an offline map layer icon next to the layer name You can only hide an online map layer if you To show a hidden layer click the icon next to the layer name To remove a layer that is no longer required click the Delete icon next to the layer name You cannot delete the Grid lines or Online map layers or delete the completed flights from the map Defining mission parameters 1 In the Mission Planning screen select the Mission tab The Mission tab of the Mission Planning screen with an example mission area is shown below Mission Planning lt x Map Mission T a J Define mission area Lu RA X Add avoidance zone Ta Xx Delete selection GSD cm v 32 A Height m v 100 A Forward overlap 6 NG 75 A Sideward overlap B 75 NS Link overlap SS Estimated 2 flights Q Export gt Flight Report a map error 32 27622 S 116 02702 E 51 23376 N 3 78108 E Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 20 2 To create the area to be flown over C Click Define mission area The cursor changes to cross hairs Draw a polygon over the mi
51. g and stream configurations stop until the GPS subsystem is cleared Notices United States Certification number FCC ID HSW DNT2400P This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated ina commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules Canada Under Industry Canada regulations this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum or lesser gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that necessary for successful communication This device complies with Industry Canada licence exe
52. g takeoff cruise flight and landing To activate the FTS tap FTS and if prompted confirm FTS activation Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 64 4 Completing a Flight The unmanned aircraft immediately aborts the flight During cruise flight this involves 1 The motor powers down and the speed lowers to 70 kph 43 mph 2 The unmanned aircraft orbits down in 200 m 656 ft diameter circles until it reaches a height of 7m 23 ft 3 The unmanned aircraft levels its wings slows and glides to the ground If you activate FTS when the unmanned aircraft is at a height of less than 25 m 82 ft that is during takeoff or landing then the unmanned aircraft slows to 60 kph 37 mph and flies downward in a straight line at the current heading until it glides to the ground Dealing with a crash Acrash is an accident associated with the operation of an aircraft in which e a person is fatally or seriously injured e the aircraft sustains damage or structural failure e the aircraft is missing or completely inaccessible Note A landing on the intended landing site resulting ina damaged aircraft cannot be seen as a crash except if there is damage to another object 1 Ifa crash occurs which causes injuries or death you must a Contact the emergency services b Help where necessary without risking your own life c Makea perimeter around the accident Make sure no evidence disappears d Notify your civil aviati
53. ges set by Trimble However before each flight check the camera screen to make sure it displays the following icons Note The following image does not show all of the icons that appear on the camera screen It shows the main icons to check to ensure that your camera settings are correct and you will successfully capture images during the flight If any of these icons are not shown or if you believe other camera settings have been changed adjust the settings back to the settings recommended by Trimble For a list of all applicable camera settings see Camera settings page 82 Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 33 3 Preparing Equipment O JI EB6oM FINE 50i AXE 27410006 1 1000 E4 0 0 ISO AUTO S and Tv a EF 16M FINE 50i Hie Wor 100 bo E R NW bo Tv Shoot mode is set to shutter priority SD card is inserted Aspect ratio is set to 3 2 image size is set to 16M image quality is set to Fine Recording mode of movies is set to 50i FH the default Steady shot is set to Off Battery icon shows 100 Touch operation is set to Off Drive mode icon is shown Metering mode is set to Multi the default Focus mode is set to Manual Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 34 3 Preparing Equipment Icon Description 6 Face detection is set to Off GFF AWB White balance is set to AWB Note When using the NIR camera select custom white balance or incandes
54. ght or Hold to move the UX5 to a safe position 1 Assess the situation 2 Tap Right to move the UX5 to a safe position A landing aircraft has priority over an UX5 at all times Never assume that the aircraft has noticed the UX5 Take the necessary safety measures depending on the situation Tap Resume to continue mapping Tap Resume to continue mapping Tap Resume to continue mapping Occasionally other objects such as birds enter the zone of operation Assess the situation and try to avoid collisions using the methods described above If a collision does occur immediately press the FTS button in the Aerial Imaging software and if prompted confirm FTS activation to abort the flight Once the UX5 has landed carefully check equipment for damage Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 62 4 Completing a Flight Emergency software commands The Monitor Flight screen of the Aerial Imaging software provides several buttons that enable you to manually interrupt the pre programmed flight plan while the unmanned aircraft is in the air Use these commands to take evasive action if required Note Tapping any button in this screen overrides any previous command Note The only button available when the UX5 is below 50 m 164 ft during takeoff is the FTS button None of the buttons in this screen are available when the UXS is in the final leg of the landing Land Use the Land button when the flight must be termi
55. ght in 200 m 656 ft diameter circles Mapping is paused When in the Home pattern you can adjust the unmanned aircraft s height by 10 m 32 ft up or down if required The software does not allow the height to be set lower than 75 m 246 ft or higher than 750 m 2460 ft To release Home tap Resume The unmanned aircraft returns to the height it was at before the Home pattern began It flies to the previous waypoint and resumes mapping when it reaches the point that mapping paused Right Use the Right button when you want to move the unmanned aircraft away from its current position but have it close to its current location When you tap Right the unmanned aircraft flies 300 m 984 ft to the right of the current heading and then orbits there at the cruise flight height in 200 m 656 ft diameter circles Mapping is paused When in the Right pattern you can adjust the unmanned aircraft s height by 10 m 32 ft up or down if required The software does not allow the height to be set lower than 75 m 246 ft or higher than 750 m 2460 ft To release the Right command tap Resume The unmanned aircraft returns to the height it was at before the Right pattern began It flies to the previous waypoint and resumes mapping when it reaches the point that mapping paused FTS Activate the Flight Termination System FTS when the UX5 aerial imaging rover must be removed from the air as quickly as possible The FTS button can be used durin
56. her is a mechanical device that provides a safe way to launch the UX5 aerial imaging rover in the direction of takeoff Tracker The tracker consists of a transmitter inserted in the body of the UX5 aerial imaging rover and a receiver If required the receiver is used to track the transmitter signal so the UX5 aerial imaging rover can be located once it has landed The exact type of tracker used depends on the country where the system is being used Check with your Trimble distributor what is available for your location Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 10 1 Introduction Flight case contents When you receive your solution components unpack them and store them in the dedicated cavities in the flight case Note The GPS and RF antennas are small parts that are easily lost Trimble recommends attaching the antennas to the eBox as soon as you unpack them See Inserting the eBox and camera page 12 Check off the components against the illustration below to ensure that you have all of the components you need for a successful flight O O Tablet modem and RF antenna download cable UX5 battery charger and charge cable UX5 battery Pitot cover and spare camera battery Tracker transmitter and receiver Lens cleaning paper Power strip UX5 power cable and camera Pre moistened lens cloth battery charger 000 QO UX5 body with camera eBox and top cover Tools and optional spare parts Extra parts such as wing
57. horities CAA Make sure you have permission from the landowner Make sure you have all other relevant permissions required for photography flights using unmanned aircraft In some countries you need permission from defense organizations the police or a national geography institute to take pictures Checking weather e Inthe days before the flight check the TV weather broadcast or weather websites This gives you a good general idea of the weather for the next three to four days e For more accurate weather forecasts consult and interpret aviation weather data through various weather websites You can also contact the national meteorological office or a local meteorology office at an airport nearby e On the day of the flight consult the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast TAF and METAR reports These are meteorological reports used in aviation Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 23 Operation limitations The UX5 aerial imaging rover cannot safely fly in all weather conditions The following table shows the acceptable range for different conditions CAUTION If any condition does not meet the acceptable range stated the pilot should abort the mission Flying outside the acceptable range of conditions will void your Trimble warranty Time Distance from clouds Flight visibility Operator UAS visibility Weather limitations Head wind Cross wind Gusts Turbulence Temperature Maximum launch altitude AMSL
58. ht duration for the same area Select the overlap value for your mission based on the accuracy flight duration and the number of images you require Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 22 Exporting the mission from the Aerial Imaging Desktop software Note This step is required if you did the mission planning in the Aerial Imaging Desktop software You must complete this step so that you can import the mission into the Aerial Imaging software on the Tablet 1 In the Mission tab of the Mission Planning screen click Export The Export Mission dialog appears Navigate to the folder where you want to save the mission enter the file name and then click Save The exported mission is saved as a gwt file in the folder you selected If the folder you exported the mission to is not a network folder that the Tablet can access transfer the exported mission to a USB stick and then transfer it to the Tablet To import the mission to the Aerial Imaging software on the Tablet see Importing the mission page 42 Checking flight permissions and conditions In the days before the flight complete the following checks to make sure the flight can proceed Checking flight permission Check if you need a permit to operate an unmanned aircraft in the airspace above the site Make sure you understand the legal context for safe operation of an unmanned aircraft Check for existing rules and standards with your local Civil Aviation Aut
59. ing the top cover Attach the top cover to the unmanned aircraft and make sure it is secure Covering the pitot tube Put the pitot tube cover on the pitot tube Check the Airspeed field in the Aerial Imaging software and make sure the current airspeed is below 20 kph 12 4 mph Checking the elevon trim Make sure that the outboard elevons are leveled with the inboard elevons the inboard elevons are fixed The accuracy should be about 1 mm Checking the elevon response Watch the elevons on the unmanned aircraft and make sure they move in response to the signals sent from the Aerial Imaging software Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 49 4 Completing a Flight Preparing the launcher Step 1 Assemble the launcher 1 Unfold the launch slide AN CAUTION Take care when unfolding the launch slide as there are sharp edges that can cause finger cuts 2 Secure each section of the launch slide by lifting the appropriate handle and hooking it into the next section of the launch slide Close the handles 3 Unfold and secure the V support with the lock pin KA Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 50 4 Completing a Flight 4 To attach the V support to the launch slide make sure the knob is pointing to the left and then insert the V support pins in the reserved holes situated approximately 2 3 of the length of the launch slide Turn the knob to the right to tighten tol Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging
60. l images over the defined area During the flight all pictures are acquired at a specified height along parallel lines with specified overlap between the image exposures At the same time position information of the pictures is recorded for further processing in image processing software such as Trimble Business Center software Typical applications Image acquisition can be used for e Orthophoto creation e Digital Elevation Model DEM or Digital Surface Model DSM e Photogrammetry The resulting data is useful for a range of applications including e Topographical surveying particularly in remote or difficult to access areas typical in the mining and dredging industries e Vegetation monitoring e Infrastructure mapping ISA conditions All operating specifications provided in this guide for the UX5 aerial imaging rover are determined using International Standard Atmosphere ISA conditions The ISA conditions used to determine the specifications for the UX5 aerial imaging rover are Humidity 0 Air pressure 1013 25 hPa 760 mm Hg Temperature 15 C 59 F Air density 1 225 kg m 0 076 lb ft Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 7 1 Introduction Parts of the UX5 aerial imaging rover The main parts of the UX5 aerial imaging rover are shown below Top view Aircraft body Leading edge Payload bay Battery Camera 0000 eBox Pitot tube GPS antenna Mode button O 0000 Download c
61. l station The act of positioning an object at its true location using two or more coordinates in 2D or 3D space Georeferencing is used for example to position an aerial photograph accurately in relation to other objects in a project Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 89 Glossary georeferenced image ground control point ground control station ground sample distance GSD head wind height launch launch dock launcher METAR mission mission area A photo taken from a ground or aerial based station that includes overlaid point coordinate data See also georeference An accurately surveyed coordinate location for a physical feature that can be identified on the ground and is used to georeference images The ground control station GCS is used to control the unmanned aircraft from the ground It comprises the Trimble Tablet Rugged PC running the Trimble Aerial Imaging software Amodem is connected to the Tablet to enable radio communication to the aerial imaging rover Although the unmanned aircraft flies following a preprogrammed flight plan you need the GCS to manage the unmanned aircraft before during and after the flight In the Aerial Imaging software the ground sample distance GSD is the distance on the ground represented by each pixel The GSD and the height at which the aircraft flies are linked The higher the unmanned aircraft flies the larger the distance on the ground repres
62. lets propellers Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 11 1 Introduction Inserting the eBox and camera The eBox and camera are stored inside the UX5 body in the flight case 1 Unpack the UX5 body the eBox GPS antenna RF antenna and camera 2 Attach the RF antenna to the underside of the eBox 3 Attach the GPS antenna to the top side of the eBox 4 Insert the eBox into the eBox cavity of the UX5 body sliding the bottom end into the cavity and then pressing down so that the connector on the rear plugs into the connector in the UX5 body WARNING Always disconnect the battery from the eBox before inserting or removing the eBox from the UX5 body If the battery is still connected you risk damaging the electronics inside the UX5 body For information on disconnecting the battery see Removing the battery page 29 5 Insert the screw into the hole of the eBox and screw the eBox into place using a T10 Torx screwdriver 6 Insert the camera into the payload cavity of the UX5 body Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 12 1 Introduction Installing the Aerial Imaging software Use the Aerial Imaging software to plan manage and monitor your flights The Aerial Imaging Desktop software is installed on an office computer The field version of the Aerial Imaging software is installed on the Tablet The field software provides all of the functionality included in the office software In addition you can us
63. maging rover m Parts of the UX5 aerial imaging rover a Solution components a Flight case contents a Inserting the eBox and camera a Installing the Aerial Imaging software a Missions and flights a Mission phases m The Aerial Imaging screen CHAPTER The Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide provides detailed information about operating the components of the Trimble UX5 aerial imaging solution Even if you have used other unmanned aviation systems before please read this user guide carefully to familiarize yourself with the UX5 aerial imaging solution Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 6 1 Introduction The UX5 aerial imaging rover The Trimble UX5 aerial imaging rover is an unmanned aircraft UA An unmanned aircraft is a generic term and refers to an aircraft that is operated with no pilot on board Such an aircraft is commonly also referred to as a remotely piloted aircraft RPA The UX5 aerial imaging rover follows a pre programmed path where takeoff flight and landing require minimal human intervention If required the crew operating the aircraft from the ground can intervene to change the flight path or to land In some cases such as communications failure or loss of GPS signal a pre programmed intervention is automatically activated to re establish signal loss or to terminate the flight early and complete a safe landing The UX5 aerial imaging rover holds contains a camera that takes aeria
64. mpt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Certification number IC 4492A DNT2400P This apparatus complies with Canadian RSS 210 Conform ment la r glementation d Industrie Canada le present metteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d un type et d un gain maximal ou inf rieur approuv pour l metteur par Industrie Canada Dans le but de r duire les risques de brouillage radio lectrique a l intention des autres utilisateurs il faut choisir le type d antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonn e quivalente p i r e ne d passe pas l intensit n cessaire a l tablissement d une communication satisfaisante Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radioexempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique subi m me si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Num rique de certification IC 4492A DNT2400P Cet appareil est co
65. nated and there is time and space for a pre planned landing When you tap Land the unmanned aircraft immediately terminates its flight plan and initiates a normal landing sequence It flies at cruise height to the entry point which is located 300 m 984 ft from the landing location It starts circling downward in 200 m 656 ft diameter circles until it reaches a height of 75 m 246 ft To release the Land command tap Resume The unmanned aircraft returns to the start of the flight line it was on when the flight plan was interrupted and resumes mapping when it reaches the point that mapping paused To complete the landing tap Confirm The unmanned aircraft finishes its current circle until it reaches the point where it first started circling and then it starts the final leg of the landing Fly to Use the Fly to button to move the unmanned aircraft from its current position to a location you choose To enable the Fly to button tap the location on the map that you want the unmanned aircraft to move to Tap Fly to The unmanned aircraft flies to the specified location and then orbits there at the cruise flight height in 200 m 656 ft diameter circles Mapping is paused When in the Fly to pattern you can adjust the unmanned aircraft s height by 10 m 32 ft up or down if required The software does not allow the height to be set lower than 75 m 246 ft or higher than 750 m 2460 ft To release the Fly to command tap Resume The u
66. nd the map click to center the map on the current GPS location During flight the button is available Click to center the map on the current UX5 location The status bar below the map shows GPS coordinates of the location of the cursor on the map e GPS coordinates of the location of the GCS If the GCS has no GPS connection this icon is red and the text not available is displayed e GPS coordinates of the location of the UX5 and the current ground speed If the UX5 has no GPS connection this icon is not displayed Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 16 1 Introduction Changing the software settings To change settings for the Aerial Imaging software click the Settings button Es in the Aerial Imaging screen The following settings are available e The source for online maps e Preferred units for speed distance and height e Proxy settings for the Internet connection Select the check box to enable proxy settings for the Internet connection and then enter the settings to use If you change these settings you are prompted to restart the Aerial Imaging software Note You may need to configure the Internet proxy settings before you can view online maps For the correct settings to use consult your network administrator e Communication timeout settings Enter a value between 20 seconds and 1800 seconds 30 minutes The default value is 120 seconds 2 minutes Note The country you a
67. nforme la norme CNR 210 du Canada Europe The product covered by this guide are intended to be used in all EU member countries Norway and Switzerland This equipment is classified as group 1 class A equipment according to EN 55011 Group 1 is applicable for all equipment within the scope of EN 55011 that is not classified as group 2 equipment which contains all ISM RF equipment Class A equipment is equipment suitable for use in all establishments other than domestic Using Class A equipment in domestic environments may cause difficulties ensuring electromagnetic compatibility CE Declaration of Conformity Hereby Trimble Navigation declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other C relevant provisions of EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Machine Directive 2006 42 EC R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC ROHS Directive 2011 65 EU Note Deviation from Machine directive 2006 42 EC The CE marking for the UX5 system is placed on the Trimble UX5 eBox and is only visible when the eBox is removed from the Trimble UX5 wing Japan Certification numbers for the DNT2400P RFM radio module 007WWCULO739 and 003UVA110681 Australia and New Zealand This product conforms with the regulatory requirements of the Australian Communications and Media Authority ACMA EMC framework thus satisfying the requirements for C Tick Marking and sale within Australia and New N324 Zealand
68. nmanned aircraft returns to the height it was at before the Fly to pattern began It flies to the previous waypoint and resumes mapping when it reaches the point that mapping paused Note If you tap the map again while the unmanned aircraft is in the Fly to pattern the Resume button changes back to Fly to You must tap Fly to again and the UX5 will fly to the new location on the map Hold Use the Hold button when another aircraft in the vicinity is observed Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 63 4 Completing a Flight When you tap Hold the unmanned aircraft begins orbiting its current location at the cruise flight height in 200 m 656 ft diameter circles Mapping is paused When in the Hold pattern you can adjust the unmanned aircraft s height by 10 m 32 ft up or down if required The software does not allow the height to be set lower than 75 m 246 ft or higher than 750 m 2460 ft To release Hold tap Resume The unmanned aircraft returns to the height it was at before the Hold pattern began It flies to the previous waypoint and resumes mapping when it reaches the point that mapping paused Home Use the Home button when the unmanned aircraft must be removed from the general area of mapping and you want to have it within close sight When you tap Home the unmanned aircraft immediately flies to the location of the ground control station GCS or the last known location and orbits there at the cruise flight hei
69. not enough images you may need to repeat the flight If the number of missing or additional images is not large select the option to automatically correct the files For scan lines that have more shutter commands than images the extra shutter commands are dropped at the end of the scan line regardless of where in the scan line the extra shutter commands occurred Note If there are more than three images missing Trimble recommends performing the flight again If the missing images are not due to obvious reasons such as a depleted camera battery during flight an SD card with incorrect specifications see Locating your equipment page 37 or incorrect camera settings contact your Trimble distributor A message appears showing the correction results Click Next Enter a file name for the exported flight data and then click Save Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 72 5 Analysis and Export By default the exported file is stored in the same folder as the images for the flight This is required for processing jxl files using Trimble Business Center 8 Click Finish to close the Export wizard Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 73 CHAPTER Troubleshooting In this chapter m Update checklist m Errors and warnings m Landing issues m Technical support Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 74 6 Troubleshooting Update checklist The Aerial Imaging software performs a firmware version
70. on authority CAA 2 If a crash occurs which causes damage to another object a Contact the emergency services when necessary for example if gas electricity or water supplies are affected b Contact the owners of the object that is hit c Notify your civil aviation authority 3 Take pictures of the crash site Download the data files from the GCS and send all data and pictures to your Trimble distributor Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 65 4 Completing a Flight Landing the UX5 N CAUTION It is your responsibility to ensure the safety of the unmanned aircraft during landing To do this you must Have visual contact with the unmanned aircraft at all times Observe the zone of operation for the unmanned aircraft and look out for other aerial objects Ensure obstacle clearance Locate the unmanned aircraft on the Tablet screen A WARNING Make sure there are no people or obstacles near the landing zone Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury and damage to the rover After passing the last waypoint on the scan lines the UX5 terminates its flight plan and initiates a normal landing sequence It flies at cruise height to the entry point which is located 300 m 984 ft from the landing location It starts circling downward in 200 m 656 ft diameter circles until it reaches a height of 75 m 246 ft It keeps circling in left or right circles depending on the direction specifie
71. onds Compare the actual flight height with the desired flight height set during mission and flight planning Compare the actual airspeed with the desired airspeed which is 80 kph 49 mph during cruise flight The actual airspeed can be higher than the desired speed when the UX5 is coping with a high head wind The maximum airspeed is 90 kph 56 mph Monitor the throttle The throttle should be around 30 during cruise flight in normal conditions Monitor the software for in flight warnings and errors such as loss of GPS lock and loss of communication link For more information on these warnings and the appropriate action to take see Failsafes during flight page 60 and Errors and warnings page 75 Failsafes during flight The following failsafe mechanisms activate when a technical issue occurs that reduces the safe behavior of the unmanned aircraft Loss of GPS lock during flight Loss of communication link during flight These mechanisms also trigger a notification on the Tablet describing the issue Loss of GPS lock during flight If the unmanned aircraft does not receive GPS communications for a period of 4 seconds then the following automatic failsafe mechanism is activated 1 The unmanned aircraft banks at an angle of 25 while orbiting at its current location for 20 seconds If the unmanned aircraft successfully reacquires GPS lock then it flies to the specified landing location and begins a normal landing sequence
72. p Land Otherwise tap FTS Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 75 6 Troubleshooting Loss of GPS lock Pre Flight before ARM You will not be able to ARM the UX5 1 Press the Mode button once one flash to restart the eBox 2 Redo the checklist Pre Flight after ARM 1 Disarm the UX5 via software If that does not work disarm the UX5 by pressing the Mode button once one flash taking care to avoid the propellers 2 Press the Mode button once one flash to restart the eBox 3 Redo the checklist In flight The automatic failsafe mechanism is activated See Failsafes during flight page 60 Communication loss If the message appears Then Pre Flight before ARM You will not be able to ARM the UX5 1 Press the Mode button once one flash to restart the eBox 2 Redo the checklist Pre Flight after ARM 1 Disarm the UX5 via software If that does not work disarm the UX5 by pressing the Mode button once one flash taking care to avoid the propellers 2 Press the Mode button once one flash to restart the eBox 3 Redo the checklist In flight The automatic failsafe mechanism is activated See Failsafes during flight page 60 Autopilot errors Any Autopilot errors including e Autopilot error 2 airspeed disconnected e Autopilot error 3 old params e Autopilot error 4 params uninit Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 76 6 Troubleshooting Autopilot er
73. re operating in may have regulations prescribing the minimum communication timeout setting that you must use Make sure you are aware of these and that you use the regulated minimum setting for your location Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 17 CHAPTER Planning a Mission In this chapter This chapter describes how to plan a mission m Creating a mission m Preparing the mission map m Defining mission parameters a Exporting the mission from the Aerial Imaging Desktop software m Checking flight permissions and conditions Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 18 Creating a mission To create a new mission in the Aerial Imaging screen enter the name of the new mission in the Create new mission field and then click The new mission is listed in the Aerial Imaging screen and indicates O flights To plan the mission select it and then click Open The Map tab of the Mission Planning screen appears Preparing the mission map 1 In the Mission Planning screen make sure the Map tab is selected 2 To usean online map a Enter the location of interest in the Search for location field and then click 2 The map shows the area around the location using your preferred online map provider see Changing the software settings page 17 Zoom in or out or pan until you view the preferred map area Click Download This ensures that you will be able to view the map background during the flight if
74. rger to a power source The charger light turns on indicating the battery is charging Charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 C 77 F takes approximately 280 minutes Charging time will vary depending on remaining battery life and ambient temperature If the charger light flashes slowly the battery temperature is outside the normal operating range The charger automatically stops charging until the temperature returns to the normal range When the temperature returns to normal the charger resumes charging If the charger light flashes quickly this indicates an error Turn off the power source and then remove the battery from the charger Reinsert the battery in the charger and then turn on the power source When the charger light turns off the battery is fully charged Disconnect the charger from the power source and then remove the battery from the charger Insert the battery into the battery compartment of the camera Note Make sure you charge both camera batteries before leaving the office for a flight Trimble recommends always having a spare fully charged battery on hand For battery care and storage information refer to the user documentation for the Sony NEX 5R camera Checking the camera 1 Make sure there are no scratches on the camera lens If the camera lens is damaged contact your Trimble distributor Your camera arrives with the appropriate settings required to obtain good aerial ima
75. rigger is not blocked 6 Insert the safety pin into the launch dock WARNING Always keep the safety pin inserted in the launch dock Remove the safety pin only just before launch Early removal of the launch pin can result in accidental release of the launcher causing serious personal injury and damage to the UX5 aerial imaging rover or launcher CAUTION Never launch without the UX5 aerial imaging rover sitting on the dock as it will damage the launch dock The design of the launcher takes into account the weight of the UX5 aerial imaging rover sitting on the launch dock Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 53 4 Completing a Flight Step 3 Tighten the launcher cord elastics 1 Position the launcher at the planned takeoff location with the launch direction pointing into takeoff direction you have indicated in the software 2 Insert the crank onto the nut located toward the front end of the launch slide 3 Stretch the launcher cord using the crank In normal circumstances the node between the cord and elastic should be in the middle of the hole where numbered 4 on the launcher AN CAUTION The launcher cord stretches with every launch When you can easily reach the last hole when tightening the cord replace the launcher cord to prevent unsuccessful launches and damage to the launcher or the aerial imaging rover For more information refer to the Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution Maintenance Manual Trimble UX
76. ror 8 altimeter zero e Autopilot error 9 pitch range e Autopilot error 10 pitch zero e Autopilot error 12 roll zero e Autopilot error 14 Yaw zero e Autopilot error 15 AGL range e Autopilot error 16 inconsistent params e Autopilot error 17 flight invalid command e Autopilot error 23 accelerometer failure e Autopilot error 72 multiple errors e Autopilot error 255 battery error Pre Flight before ARM You will not be able to ARM the UX5 1 Press the Mode button once one flash to restart the eBox 2 Redo the checklist Pre Flight after ARM 1 Disarm the UX5 via software If that does not work disarm the UX5 by pressing the Mode button once one flash taking care to avoid the propellers 2 Press the Mode button once one flash to restart the eBox 3 Redo the checklist In flight If the landing location is not too far from the location of the UX5 and the battery level is not too low tap Land Otherwise tap FTS Landing issues If the unmanned aircraft does not automatically power off the motor after landing Trimble recommends manually powering off the motor as soon as possible to avoid motor damage To manually power off the UX5 tap the FTS button in the Aerial Imaging software If that does not work press and hold the Mode button on the eBox until the LED flashes three times WARNING Always take care to avoid contact with the propeller blades Contact with moving propeller blades can result in serious p
77. s Locate the unmanned aircraft on the Tablet screen Monitor the flight telemetry on the Tablet screen For information on the appropriate action to take if you see an oncoming aerial object at any point during the flight see Handling emergencies during flight page 61 After takeoff the UX5 aerial imaging rover climbs to the specified cruise height Once the unmanned aircraft has passed its first waypoint the second waypoint is initiated From this point the unmanned aircraft follows the preprogrammed flight path The Flight screen with an example flight is shown below Height 92m Desired 100m Airspeed 88 km h Desired 75 km h Throttle Sal 34 Time 00 01 Battery 06 38 O sms vo O Ou O 2r Google z sp E SAES Report a map error 32 26603 S 116 02696 E Ma 32 26449 S 116 02965 E ground speed 89 km h Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 59 4 Completing a Flight You must use the Aerial Imaging software on the Tablet to monitor the unmanned aircraft during the entire flight The trajectory of the unmanned aircraft on the map must be close to the programmed flight path Monitor the strength of the communication link COM bar Monitor the number of usable satellites GPS bar Monitor the level of power in the battery In the BAT bar the value is expressed as a percentage In the Battery Time field the value is expressed as time remaining in minutes and sec
78. ssion area on the map clicking the mouse at each boundary point To stop drawing click the Define mission area button again or click the initial boundary point Note The map can contain only one mission area The software estimates the number of flights needed to cover the mission area depending on the size of the area To resize and reposition the mission area move the boundary points 3 To create an avoidance zone a b xx Click Add avoidance zone The cursor changes to cross hairs Draw a polygon over the map clicking the mouse at each boundary point To stop drawing click the Add avoidance zone button again or click the initial boundary point To resize and reposition the avoidance zone move the boundary points Repeat steps a b and c to add as many avoidance zones as required Note The mission area and the 200 m 656 ft required for turns should not overlap any avoidance zones on the map If the mission area is orange you must move the area out of the avoidance zone Tip To delete the mission area or an avoidance zone select the appropriate polygon on the map and then click Delete selection 4 Set the ground sample distance GSD The default value is 3 2 cm 1 3 which is obtained by flying at a height of 100 m 328 ft For more information see GSD and height page 22 7 Enter the image forward and side overlap The default value is 80 For more information see Image forward an
79. sult in images that do not have the expected resolution The GSD field in the Mission tab and the height at which the UX5 aerial imaging rover flies are linked The higher the unmanned aircraft flies the larger the distance on the ground represented by each pixel in the images acquired during the flight Minimum 75 m 246 ft 2 4 cm 0 9 100 m 328 ft 3 2 cm 1 3 150 m 492 ft 4 8 cm 1 9 Maximum 750 m 2460 ft 23 9 cm 9 4 The value in the GSD field determines the default height used for flights within that mission For example if you enter 4 8 cm in the GSD field the unmanned aircraft will fly at 150 m 492 ft During flight planning you can adjust the height for each flight taking into account the specific obstacles and scan area of the flight Image forward and side overlap The default value of the overlap between images is 80 Image overlap can range from 60 to 90 By default the forward and side overlap values are linked so that when one value changes the other value changes accordingly Click the Link overlap icon SO to break the link so that the overlap values can be set independently If you click the Link overlap icon to re establish the link the side overlap takes its value from the forward overlap value A higher overlap results in e better accuracy e ahigher density of flight lines on the mission area e ahigher number of images to process e longer processing times for images e longer flig
80. t include the time to get to and from the takeoff and landing locations because these are not yet defined The map shows the mission area in yellow and the flight s required to cover the mission area appear as a blue rectangle Any completed flights are shown in green The red flight lines over the scan area indicate the direction the UX5 will fly across the scan area The unmanned aircraft always flies perpendicular to the prevailing wind direction By default the prevailing wind direction is a northerly wind North is located at the top of the map Tip To return to the Mission Planning screen at any time click the back arrow next to Flight Planning The Area tab of the Flight Planning screen for an example flight is shown below Flight Planning lt x Parameters Duration 49 min O Takeoff Landing Landing heading Nal lg Landing zone v o ES offset m Landing orientation dedo nbs Report a map error 32 26080 S 116 04389 E 51 23376 N 3 78108 E 1 To select a flight tap the flight in the flight list or on the map The selected flight is highlighted 2 Update the prevailing wind direction to match the current conditions a Tap the wind direction arrows for the selected flight and drag them so that they indicate the current direction of the wind at the site The scan area and the flight lines rotate accordingly Note To ensure smooth turns and limited headwind and
81. tailwind during flight it is important to correctly indicate the prevailing wind direction Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 43 4 Completing a Flight b Ifthe scan area changes to orange it indicates that the scan area or the additional 200 m 656 ft required for turns overlaps an avoidance zone If the scan area is orange resize the scan area by clicking and dragging the corners or move it away from the avoidance zone 3 Check the estimated flight duration for the selected flight If the flight duration is shown in red resize the flight area on the map until the estimated flight duration is below 50 minutes 4 The GSD and Height fields show the values entered for the mission If required edit the height for image acquisition for the flight taking into account specific obstacles in the scan area Images are not acquired until the unmanned aircraft climbs to the specified height The value you enter in the Height field affects the GSD obtained for the images For more information see GSD and height page 22 5 When you have finished making your changes tap the Parameters tab e Tips for managing completed flights e Torepeat a completed flight select the flight in the list and then tap the Redo icon Redoing a flight does not overwrite the flight data from the previous flight instance You can see and select each set of flight data in the Export wizard when you export the data for processing e To
82. the batteries you should always remain in constant observation to monitor the charging process and react to potential problems that may occur WARNING Always check that the settings on the charger are correct before charging the battery Incorrect charger settings may result in damage to the battery severe burning and fire hazards Note Read the user documentation provided for the battery charger carefully before using the charger for the first time Removing the battery 1 Remove the top cover from the UX5 body 2 Disconnect the main power connector of the battery from the eBox Ga mp 3 Remove the battery from the battery compartment of the UX5 aerial imaging rover Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 29 3 Preparing Equipment Connecting and charging the battery 1 Connect the Graupner Ultramat 14 plus charger to one of the following e 12V vehicle battery e 100 240 VAC power supply The charger powers on and displays the following parameters for the UX5 battery e LiPo manual e C 5 0A 6000mAh Note If the charger does not display the default parameters you must change the settings For more information see Battery charger settings page 88 WARNING The maximum charging current for the UX5 battery is limited to 5 A This value must be lower than the maximum permissible current 6 A for the battery Incorrect battery charging parameters can destroy your battery and cause it to catch fire or explode 2
83. u are prompted to update the eBox firmware see Update checklist page 75 Preparing the camera 1 Using first the wet camera wipes and then the dry camera wipes thoroughly clean the camera lens Make sure there are no specks of moisture or dust as these will affect the image quality Note Only use wipes that are specifically intended for cleaning camera lenses 2 Make sure the camera filter in the UX5 body is also clean and that the camera filter is tightly screwed into the body If not gently tighten it taking care not to over tighten it 3 Turn on the camera and check the camera screen to make sure it displays the icons described in Checking the camera page 33 Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 48 4 Completing a Flight 4 Make sure the lens settings are as follows Aperture f 4 5 ring Focus ring 3 m This is set and calibrated by the manufacturer and must not change For your reference this position corresponds with the white dot appearing below the right edge of the red O in the 10 ft mark 5 Insert the camera into the payload bay of the unmanned aircraft 6 In the Aerial Imaging software tap the Take picture button Make sure that you hear the trigger sound from the camera Inserting the tracker transmitter 1 Turn on the tracker transmitter 2 Make sure that you can hear the transmitter using the tracker receiver 3 Insert the tracker transmitter into the body of the unmanned aircraft Attach
84. unch slide with elastics For more information see Locating your equipment page 37 Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 69 CHAPTER Analysis and Export In this chapter m Transferring the images a Importing the mission to the Aerial Imaging Desktop software a Exporting flight data for processing Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 70 5 Analysis and Export Transferring the images Note If you already transferred the images from the camera to an external storage device in the field then transfer the images from that device to a location on the computer running the Aerial Imaging Desktop software or to a network location If you have not already transferred the images from the camera 1 When you return to the office remove the SD card from the camera 2 Insert the SD card into an office computer and then transfer the images from the SD card toa location on the computer or a network location 3 Delete the images from the SD card 4 Replace the SD card in the camera Importing the mission to the Aerial Imaging Desktop software 1 Start the Aerial Imaging Desktop software 2 In the Aerial Imaging screen tap Import 3 Navigate to the location of the gwt file select it and then tap Open The mission you imported and the flights in that mission are listed and the mission map appears Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 71 5 Analysis and Export Exporting flight
85. z foe 32 27240 S 116 02837 E 32 26603 S 116 02696 E dx 32 26544 S 116 01873 E ground speed 0 km h To arm the system tap Arm Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution User Guide 56 4 Completing a Flight Launching the UX5 1 To remove the safety pin position yourself behind the launcher reach carefully under the unmanned aircraft and then pull out the safety pin WARNING Always take care to avoid contact with the propeller blades If the unmanned aircraft receives a sudden shock while armed the motor can unexpectedly start causing the propeller blades to move Contact with moving propeller blades can result in serious personal injury 2 Just before launch perform the following safety checks Make sure there are no aerial objects inside the zone of operation O Locate the unmanned aircraft on the Tablet screen Make sure both crew members have a clear line of sight to the unmanned aircraft d Make sure there are no obstacles or people near the front of the launcher WARNING Make sure you complete each of the safety checks listed at this step Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury and damage to the unmanned aircraft or launcher 3 When you have made sure that everything is clear in front of above and behind the launcher stand behind the launcher and press the launch handle to launch the unmanned aircraft CAUTION Never launch without the unmanned aircraft sitting on th

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