dji GeoSnap PPK Quick setup guide

GeoSnap PPK
DJI M210 Integration Guide
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Revision date: November 4, 2020
This integration guide is a resource for this specific integration and is meant to be referenced in conjunction
with the GeoSnap PPK Manual (https://fieldofviewllc.com/downloads/). If something is not mentioned in this
guide, then it is most likely discussed in the manual. If you have any questions regarding this manual, please
contact support by emailing [email protected] or calling [phone] ext. 3.

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CONTENTS
Installation ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
What’s in the Box ............................................................................................................................................3
Installation Procedure.....................................................................................................................................6
System operation ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Powering the GeoSnap PPK System ..............................................................................................................16
Battery Information ...............................................................................................................................16
Checking Battery Voltage.......................................................................................................................16
Battery Charging.....................................................................................................................................16
Purchasing Additional Batteries .............................................................................................................17
Offsets ...........................................................................................................................................................18
Specifications....................................................................................................................................................... 19

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INSTALLATION
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
GeoSnap PPK and antenna installed on the DJI
M210 mount
Lower mount bracket for M210
Survey pole mount bracket
16 GB microSD card and microSD card adapter
(the microSD card will be shipped installed in
GeoSnap PPK control box)

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Camera trigger cable
(version provided will depend on version
ordered)
Hotshoe module
(for DSLR style cameras, not included for other
camera options)
GeoSnap-to-hotshoe cable
(version provided will depend on version
ordered)
PWM/GPIO input cable

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Test plug
(use this if you want record events without a
camera connected)
Cable routing clips (4)
Ziptie (1)
Li-Po batteries (2 batteries total included)
DC-4S charger/voltage checker
AC charging cable
(includes the international plugs shown)

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
The following procedure covers installation of the GeoSnap PPK with the M210 mounting kit.
Note: A MicaSense RedEdge-MX is used as an example camera in this integration guide. If you are not using a
MicaSense camera you can skip steps 2,3,6,7,8, and 9. If you are using a MicaSense camera please reference the
integration guide specific to your camera found at www.fieldofviewllc.com/geosnap-ppk-downloads.
1. It is recommended to install the DJI Matrice 200 external GPS module so that the GPS system for the
drone has a completely unobstructed view of the sky.
DJI GPS Kit for V1 M210: CP.SB.000371
DJI GPS Kit for V2 M210: CP.EN.00000143.01

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2. Install the Micasense DLS 2 on the mount provided by Field of View.
3. Install the DLS2 mount on the GeoSnap PPK plate.
DSL2 cable
connector

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4. Secure the GeoSnap PPK lower mounting bracket using the 4 screws and included hex key to the top of
the drone.

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5. Place the GeoSnap PPK on top of the lower mounting bracket. You must first insert the tab of the
GeoSnap PPK into the front receptacle on the lower mounting bracket. Then press down and turn the two
quarter-turn studs clockwise until a click is felt to lock the GeoSnap PPK in place. Lift up on the GeoSnap
PPK to ensure it is locked in place.

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6. Plug the DLS2 cable into the 6 pin DF13 connector on the GeoSnap PPK-to-MicaSense RedEdge-MX cable.
7. Use the provided ziptie and adhesive ziptie mount to organize and secure the DLS 2 ribbon cable to the
camera.
8. Plug in the last two connectors of the GeoSnap PPK-to-MicaSense cable into the PWR/TRG and DLS ports
of the MicaSense RedEdge-MX.