Skycatch Edge1 User manual
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Skycatch Edge1 User Manual
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Skycatch Edge1 Base Station + Data Engine Profile
The Skycatch Edge1 Base Station is an RTK GNSS base station for on-site RTK GPS corrections
logging, structure from motion (SfM) image processing (3D reconstruction), and artificial
intelligence deep learning capabilities. The Skycatch Edge1 Data Engine allows for processing
high accuracy point clouds in the field, including remote areas without internet connection.
Benefits
1. Centimeter-accurate 3D point clouds
2. Ability to use log from either a known control point or by connecting to an RTK network
connection
3. Point clouds processed in 30 minutes or less (10-15 acres)
4. Processes from anywhere in the world
Key Features
1. LTE-enabled data upload
2. Local SfM processing
3. Direct data upload to cloud
4. Advanced data post processing tools including automated DTM generation and object
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5. L1/L2 receiver, GNSS rover
6. Edge1 mobile app
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Setting up Edge1 Base Station for GPS Data Logging
The Edge1 base station can be used to log GPS correction data from your drone during
the flight. This data is merged with your images to create high-accuracy geotagged
images during data processing.
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How to connect to network RTK (in Japan the network is Jenoba)
Open Edge app
Add RTK account (click settings to do this)
Tap add new
Input Alias, Host, Port, Mount, User, Password. Then click “Save Account”.
Go back to Base station page
PPK control status: Initializing = white light on Edge is blinking
White flashing light turns to green = signal starting to get stronger
PPK control status: Logging = all lights are flashing green
Using network RTK or a known point to start logging your base station correction data
2. How to put over a known point
Please insert USB drive = insert into Edge itself
To collect/use Edge while flying, you setup Edge1 first, connect to Explore1
There are two scenarios for logging GPS correction data:
1. Internet connection and NTRIP Network RTK account: Edge1 base station
connects to your NTRIP Network RTK account via internet and logs GPS correction
data during the mission.
2. No Internet connection / no network RTK coverage: If you know the coordinates of
a pre-surveyed point on the job site, you can set the Edge1 base station on that
point and manually type in coordinates.
After you have established a Network RTK and account, you are ready to set up the Edge1
base station for data logging by following these steps:
1. Purchase a surveying stand to attach the Edge1 base station to a steady surface.
The stand should accommodate a bolt attachment with a ⅝ inch thread. Here is
an example of where you can purchase a surveying stand:
2. We recommend setting up the Edge1 at least 5 minutes before you execute
your mission. Tap the power button once. A white light in the center of the power
button will start flashing.
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3. As the white light is flashing, press and hold the power button. The three lights in
a vertical configuration below the power button will turn white. This means the
Edge1 has been powered on.
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4. Choose the preferred method for data logging. You can log data through an RTK
network or manual input of the base station’s position.
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5. Toggle the PPK Control section switch to “ON” to begin logging your data. It is
very important to make sure that your Edge1 base station does not move from its
position, from this point onwards.
6. When the Edge1’s LED light has turned blue, and the Position Status on the Edge1
app displays “Fixed”, you can start flying your mission.
5.3.6 Input/Output Panel Port Description
●USB-A 2.0: Ideal for storage devices
●USB-A 3.0: Ideal for storage devices
●microSD card: Can directly accept microSD card from aerial image capture
●SIM card: For LTE connectivity
Ports that are only used for diagnostics, firmware updates, and debug
●microUSB: To be used by Skycatch personnel for firmware updates
●HDMI port: To be used for debug and diagnostics
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Supplier
Komatsu Ltd
2-3-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8414, Japan
Importer to EU
Komatsu Europe international n.v
Mechelsesteenweg 586, 1800 Vilvoorde, Belgium
Radio Specifications
Frequency
Power
WiFi
2.412 - 2.472 Ghz
19.7 dBm
GSM
850 Mhz
PC4 (33 dBm)
GSM
900 Mhz
PC4 (33 dBm)
GSM
1800 Mhz
PC1 (30 dBm)
GSM
1900 Mhz
PC1 (30 dBm)
WCDMA
900 Mhz
PC3 (24 dBm)
WCDMA
2100 Mhz
PC3 (24 dBm)
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