KLAU Geomatics Phantom 4 User manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents..................................................................................................................................2
Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................2
Hardware Overview..............................................................................................................................3
Mounting Kit....................................................................................................................................3
nstallation............................................................................................................................................4
Antenna Bracket..............................................................................................................................4
Battery Bracket................................................................................................................................6
PPK & PPP Bracket.........................................................................................................................8
Antenna & Antenna Cable.............................................................................................................10
Electrical Connections........................................................................................................................13
Wire Harness Overview.................................................................................................................13
Wire Harness Overview Cont........................................................................................................14
Camera Connection........................................................................................................................15
Before Flying......................................................................................................................................16
Disclaimer
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Mounting Kit
1. PPK/PPP Mounting Bracket
2. Battery Mounting Bracket
3. Antenna Mounting Bracket
4. Alcohol Swabs
5. Dual-Lock Strips
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Installation
Antenna Bracket
•Klau installation kits will include Dual-Lock and Double Sided tape required for mounting.
However, if you swap the mounting kit to another drone, the double sided tape will need to
be replaced. We recommend using a quality ‘outdoor’ rated tape such as 3M.
•Prepare the drone by cleaning the area where the bracket will be mounted using the provided
alcohol swabs or an equivalent. Ensure the are is dry before proceeding. [Figure 1]
•Double sided tape should be attached to the antenna bracket as shown. [Figure 2]
•Find the centre position of the drone then attach the mounting bracket. Care should be taken
to ensure the bracket is mounted in the centre of the drone and that the double sided tape has
adhered properly. [Figure 3 & 4]
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Battery Bracket
•Ensure that the “Forward” marking is towards the front of the drone. [Figure 1]
•With gentle pressure applied, the Battery Bracket will click into position and should sit as
shown below. The Battery Bracket should be mounted on the left leg when looking at the
drone face on. [Figure 2]
•Attach a piece of the supplied Dual-Lock to your battery. The Dual-Lock should be centred
as best as possible on the battery. [Figure 3]
•The battery can now be affixed to the battery bracket. [Figure 4]
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PPK & PPP Bracket
•The Klau PPK/PPP Bracket will click into place with gentle pressure in the same way as the
Battery Bracket. t should be mounted on the Right leg when looking at the drone face on.
[Figure 1]
•Ensure all 3 attachments points are secured. [Figure 2]
•The PPK or PPP unit can now be clicked into place as shown. [Figure 3 & 4]
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Antenna & Antenna Cable
•Place the threaded SMA connector of the Antenna Cable through the hole in the mounting
bracket on its under-side as illustrated. [Figure 1] You should have roughly 5mm of thread
exposed on the top of the bracket.
•Thread your antenna onto the SMA connector. The Antenna will screw down until it is
touching the bracket. This fitting should be firm enough not to move but not excessively
tight. [Figure 2]
•As a safety measure, please ensure your antenna cable is sitting snug against the body of
your drone where it cannot possibly be hit by the props. Also take note of the cable paths
illustrated in pictures. [Figure 3]
•Once the antenna cable is positioned correctly, and the Antenna has been tightened down
onto its bracket, connect the other end of your antenna cable to your PPP or PPK unit.
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Electrical Connections
Wire Harness verview
1. Klau PPK or PPP unit main 14-pin connector
2. Trigger Output to Camera – (not used with DJ Phantom4 Series)
3. Capture/Event nput from Camera – Connects to modified Phantom 4 Camera
4. Auxiliary Power Output – (not used with DJ Phantom4 Series)
5. Main Power nput – Connects to Battery
Note: The Main Power Input has 2 connections so that a battery swap can be per ormed without
turning the system o .
For more in-depth details on your PPK or PPP unit please re er to the relevant “Klau
Geomatics – PPK & PPP User Manual”
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Wire Harness verview Cont.
•When installing any cables onto your drone it is extremely important to make sure all cables
are secured and can not interfere with props or flight sensors.
•Klau Geomatics recommends using the cable path as shown [Figure 1 & 2]. Passing cables
around the rear of the drone legs will avoid any issues caused by loose cables.
•For additional security, cable ties may be used to fix wiring to your drone’s frame.
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Camera Connection
•The Klau PPK and PPP systems can only be used with Phantom 4 drones that have had a
modification done to the camera.
◦f your drone has not been modified for integration please contact the Klau Geomatics
office.
◦After the modification, your camera will have a small connector on its rear panel, you
will have also received 2x Signal Cables to suit this connection.
•Connect the supplied camera signal cable to your modified Phantom 4 camera. [Figure 1]
•The Signal Cable can now be connected to the main wiring harness. This will connect to the
“Capture/Event nput from Camera” plug as outlined on Page 13. [Figure 2]
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Before Flying
•Ensure all cables (including unused cables) are secure and cannot obstruct any flight sensors
or make contact with the props. [Figure 1]
•Attach the 2x front props and spin by hand to confirm they are not obstructed by the
antenna. [Figure 2 & 3]
•Using your DJ flight app – Ensure that the ‘Mechanical Shutter’ setting is turned ON.
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