Trueview 435vB Installation manual
GeoCue
7/27/2023
Version 1.0
TrueView 435vB Hardware
User Guide
Compatible with LP360 version 2022.1.48 and newer.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
About GeoCue ........................................................................................................................................ 3
About LP360 Drone.................................................................................................................................4
About TrueView Reckon .........................................................................................................................5
A TrueView Cycle....................................................................................................................................6
System Configuration File (SCF)..........................................................................................................6
FCC and IC compliance............................................................................................................................ 7
Notice to users........................................................................................................................................8
Warnings.............................................................................................................................................8
Disposal ..............................................................................................................................................9
Overview............................................................................................................................................... 10
System items .................................................................................................................................... 10
Product Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 10
Technical Specifications.................................................................................................................... 11
TrueView Hardware Integration Kit (M600) .......................................................................................... 12
Installing the Top Plate ..................................................................................................................... 12
Installing the Ronin Mount ......................................................................................................... 15
TrueView Hardware Integration Kit (M300)............................................................................................17
Installing the Antenna Mast Base...............................................................................................17
Installing M300 TrueView Mounting Bracket..................................................................................... 19
TrueView 3DIS Installation....................................................................................................................22
TrueView Battery.................................................................................................................................. 25
TrueView External Power Adapter........................................................................................................26
Trueview Data Storage Devices ............................................................................................................ 27
UMS.................................................................................................................................................. 27
Firmware Update..................................................................................................................................28
Trueview 435vB Field Operations..........................................................................................................29
Base Station......................................................................................................................................29
Pre-Flight.......................................................................................................................................... 30
Disable Obstacle Avoidance.............................................................................................................. 32
Center of Gravity (GC) Calibration..................................................................................................... 33
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LED Lights ........................................................................................................................................ 35
Takeoff Preparation .......................................................................................................................... 37
Multifunction Button......................................................................................................................... 37
Heading Alignment Maneuver .......................................................................................................... 38
After Landing ....................................................................................................................................40
Debug Port and Cable ........................................................................................................................... 41
Lever Arm Adjustment......................................................................................................................42
Measuring GNSS Lever Arm Offsets ................................................................................................. 43
Z Offset.........................................................................................................................................44
X Offset......................................................................................................................................... 45
Y Offset.........................................................................................................................................46
TrueView Mission Checklist .................................................................................................................. 47
Hardware Maintenance.........................................................................................................................48
Dust Filter .........................................................................................................................................48
FAQ ......................................................................................................................................................49
Support................................................................................................................................................. 50
List of Tables......................................................................................................................................... 51
List of Figures ....................................................................................................................................... 51
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ABOUT GEOCUE
GeoCue was founded in 2003 by a group of engineers with extensive experience in developing hardware
and software solutions for primary remote-sensed data acquisition. Our initial products were aimed at
reducing schedule and cost risk in geospatial production workflows by providing organizational,
productivity and data management tools for base geospatial data production. These tools have been
realized as the GeoCue product family. Today GeoCue workflow management tools are used by a
majority of North American geospatial production shops. In 2005, GeoCue began selling and supporting
Terrasolid tools for kinematic LiDAR data production. This was followed in 2009 by our acquisition of
QCoherent Software LLC, the creator of the point cloud exploitation toolset, LP360. Today GeoCue is
the largest supplier of kinematic LiDAR processing tools in North America and LP360 is the world’s
most widely used tool for exploiting point cloud data. In 2014, GeoCue started a division focused on
using small Unmanned Aerial Systems for high accuracy mapping. Leveraging our expertise in
production, risk reduction, and point cloud processing tools, we are continuing to bring new services
and products to market to provide surveyors and other geomatics professionals exciting tools for
geospatial data extraction using low-cost drones including Loki, our plug-and-play PPK direct
positioning system, and now our TrueView LiDAR/Imagery fusion (3DIS) sensors. To learn more, visit
www.geocue.com.
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ABOUT LP360 DRONE
LP360 is a 64-bit Windows® desktop application used for many years by the LP360 Geospatial
community for processing traditional aerial, mobile, and terrestrial tripod laser scanner data. The LP360
Drone community is the focus of this Users Guide containing the LP360 workflows for processing and
exploiting TrueView, microdrones® and guest sensor drone data. Formerly called TrueView EVO, LP360
Drone, is GeoCue’s LP360 point cloud exploitation product with the addition of a collection of tools and
workflows for processing drone data. LP360 Drone is the software used to post-process your raw flight
data to generate a 3D LiDAR point cloud in LAS format, colorize the point cloud, and geotag the images
collected. LP360 also has many tools for assessing and processing point cloud data, such as accuracy
assessment, automatic and manual ground classification, and contour/ surface generation. LP360
Drone is available in the following licensing levels:
•LPViewer – A free viewer level of LP360 for viewing a point cloud.
•TrueView EVO/LP360 Drone Explorer – A low-cost inspector license equivalent to LP360
Viewer, with Image Explorer enabled for viewing True Pose® photos, and Import TrueView
Cycle for field QC checks. This is also the license that should be purchased for delivery with
LP360 Explorer Packages provided to end users so they can make full use of the TrueView 3DIS
point cloud and photos, plus any derivative products you generate for them.
•LP360 Drone – Enables PPK processing for guest systems, such as the DJI P4RTK plus
TrueView 2DIS and 3DIS. This is the next generation ASPSuite Advanced and is equivalent to
LP360 Standard with the addition of the TrueView workflow tools and tools for ground
classification and volumetric computations. It is limited to product areas of no more than 10
km2of LAS data. Available as an annual subscription or a perpetual license.
•LP360 Drone+Fast Photo – Enables local Fast Orthomapping at a lower resolution, local
Orthomapping processing if you have your own Metashape license, and Cloud based
Orthomapping (using TrueView points). Available as an annual subscription or a perpetual
license.
•LP360 Drone+Cloud Photo 3000 – Enables local Fast Orthomapping, local Orthomapping
processing if you have your own Metashape license, and Cloud based Orthomapping (includes
3000 photos per month, additional photos may be processed using TrueView points). Available
as an annual subscription or a perpetual license.
•LP360 Drone+Strip Align – Enables Strip Align tools for adjusting for dynamic trajectory errors
in the dataset. Available as an annual subscription or a perpetual license.
•LP360 Drone+Business Intelligence Tools – Enables specific point cloud tasks designed for
extraction of non-ground features, such as rail, power lines, buildings, trees. Available as an
annual subscription or a perpetual license.
•LP360 Drone+Unlimited – this is the same functionally as LP360 Drone with the size limit
removed. Available as an annual subscription or a perpetual license.
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The legacy TrueView EVO license levels are:
•TrueView EVO, formerly named TrueView EVO Lite – Enables PPK processing for guest
systems, such as the DJI P4RTK. This is the next generation ASPSuite Advanced and is
equivalent to LP360 Advanced with the addition of the TrueView workflow tools. It is limited to
product areas of no more than 10 km2of LAS data.
•TrueView EVO 3DIS, formerly named TrueView EVO – This is equivalent to LP360 Advanced
with the addition of the TrueView workflow tools. It is limited to product areas of no more than
10 km2of LAS data.
•TrueView EVO Unlimited – this is the same functionally as TrueView EVO with the size limit
removed. Available as an annual subscription.
ABOUT TRUEVIEW RECKON
TrueView Reckon is an Amazon Web Services (AWS) hosted platform that is used for a variety of
purposes in TrueView (and other) workflows. It provides services such as (items marked with a $T are
extra cost, paid in TrueView Points):
•Project data hosting and visualization ($T)
•Data archival ($T)
•Management and automatic delivery of sensor calibration files
•Automatic sensor health check
•Transfer of sensor Cycle data to GeoCue for technical support
•Management of TrueView Points for services that are paid via a metering scheme (marked in
this list with $T)
•Transaction history of sensor usage
•other related services
TrueView Reckon is accessed from within LP360 Drone in various workflows. These workflows might
require an LP360 Drone user to provide their Reckon login credentials. TrueView Reckon also has a web
interface for data visualization and account monitoring.
Every customer with a TrueView or guest sensor (whether purchased or a rental) is provided a Reckon
account.
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A TRUEVIEW CYCLE
All TrueView sensors, and microdrones sensors running the latest firmware, write their various data
streams to a standard file folder structure called a “Cycle” on the UMS (Universal Mass Storage). The
original meaning of cycle was an on/off cycle of the sensor. It is possible to have multiple collections
(flights, in the case of a drone) in a single Cycle, so it is not necessarily correct to think of Cycle as being
synonymous with flight, though it is typically.
System Configuration File (SCF)
If an update is needed the System Configuration file (SCF) (SystemConfiguration.json), must be
placed on the TrueView Universal Mass Storage (UMS). The file will be copied into the internal storage
of the payload and the Cycle\System folder as each Cycle is created. Once the SCF is updated it can be
deleted from the UMS. The SCF contains information on the calibration parameters of all components
for each TrueView system and is used by LP360 to process TrueView data. The latest calibration file for
each sensor is stored on the TrueView Reckon portal.
NOTE
For concerns regarding calibration or to verify the SCF requires updating contact GeoCue
Customer Support for more information.
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FCC AND IC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada License-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Parts used in the construction of this device may contain radio components or functionality. The parts
were selected based upon availability and are compliant with FCC and Industry Canada rules and
standard(s). Compliance statements and / or certification can be obtained within the manufactures’
resources.
This device contains the following parts:
Component Hardware
Version ID no.
Product
Marketing Name
Firmware
Version ID no.
IC no. FCC no.
Raspberry Pi-4 model B Raspberry Pi,4
model B
Raspberry Pi,4
model B
n/a 20953-RPI4B 2ABCB-RPI4B
APPLANIX APX-15 /20 n/a n/a n/a Please see
Manufacturer
Compliance
Certificate
Please see
Manufacturer
Compliance
Certificate
Hesai PandarXT n/a n/a n/a Please see
Manufacturer
Compliance
Certificate
2ASO2PANDARX
Table 1. Radio components in the TrueView 435vB payload.
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NOTICE TO USERS
Warnings
Read these warnings carefully before you use TrueView 435vB payload series. Failure to do so can result
in serious injury.
WARNING
Do not attempt to take apart, reassemble, or alter the TrueView 435vB payload as it will void
the warranty. Only qualified personnel can service the payload.
CAUTION
Do not disconnect the power from the drone/payload until the payload is fully powered OFF.
CAUTION
Do not expose the payload to rain or water.
CAUTION
This payload has an operation range of -10°C up to 50°C. Operation outside this temperature
range can lead to damage to the payload.
WARNING
This is a Class 1 laser and is not hazardous however, do not look directly at the laser light or
direct it toward people at any time. The payload contains infrared lasers which are invisible to
the human eye and can cause harmful exposure and injury.
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Disposal
Do not put batteries or other electrical equipment into general waste containers. Substances in
batteries are harmful to human health and the environment. Dispose of electrical equipment at a
collection point or recycling center. Contact your local authority for detailed information.
WARNING
Do not block the cooling vents located on the right and left side of the payload. If you block the
cooling vents the payload will become too hot.
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OVERVIEW
System items
Item
Quantity
TrueView 435vB payload
1
Travel case
1
32GB UMS flash drive (Only use the UMS flash drives provided by GeoCue)
(1) (2)
1
AV18 GPS antenna
1
Debug cable
1
TrueView payload internal battery
1
RRC battery charger
1
RRC battery charger cable
1
Battery power cable
1
Safety wire
1
Spares kit lens cleaning cloth and foam filter
1
Table 2. List of system items.
(1)To purchase additional UMS flash drives please contact GeoCue Customer Support or your Sales Representative. Quote article number
A004105.
(2) A 64GB version of the UMS flash drive is now also available please contact GeoCue Customer Support or your Sales Representative for more
information.
Product Specifications
Model
TrueView 435vB
Year of release
2022
Mass
1.75kg
Dimensions
30.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 16.7 cm
Table 3. List of product specifications.
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Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Data Collection
LiDAR + imagery
Laser Scanner
Hesai Pandar XT-32
LiDAR Beams/Returns
16/2
LiDAR Range – Usable
80 m @ 20% reflectivity
Pulse Repetition Rate
640 kHz
Cross-track Field of View(FOV)/Combined
120°
Position and Orientation System (POS)
Applanix APX-15/20
Accuracy
Better than 5cm, RMSE
Precision
Better than 5cm at 1 σ
Camera Sensor
Dual 1” mechanical shutter, hardware mid-exposure pulse,
20 MP, RGB
Table 4. List of technical specifications.
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TRUEVIEW HARDWARE INTEGRATION KIT (M600)
The True View 3DIS was designed to be used with the GeoCue True View Integration kit, which includes
an antenna mounting plate and a DJI Ronin gimbal mount with vibration dampeners. If your True View
3DIS and M600 were purchased through GeoCue, the antenna mounting plate and Ronin mount were
installed by a GeoCue technician. If you purchased your M600 from a third party, you need to install
these components before using your True View system. The following steps explain how to install your
True View integration kit.
Installing the Top Plate
1. To install the top plate, you will need the following components:
a. Top plate with antenna mast. (Figure 1)
Figure 1. Top plate with antenna mast.
b. Set Screw (4). (Figure 2)
Figure 2. Set screws.
c. 50mm Spacer (4). (Figure 3)
Figure 3. Spacers.
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d. Hex Driver – 1.5mm and 2mm. (Figure 4)
Figure 4. Hex driver.
2. On the drone, remove the 4 screws indicated below (Figure 5). These screws will be used to
attach the mounting plate later, so save them for step 5.
Figure 5. Prepare for mounting.
3. Apply Loctite to the 4 Set Screws and install in the empty screw spaces from Step 2 using a
1.5mm hex driver (Figure 6).
WARNING
Do not overtighten. If screws are too tight, they will press into the plastic plate below and could
cause the plate to crack.
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Figure 6. Install set screws.
4. Install the four 50mm spacers on top of the set screws (Figure 7).
Figure 7. Install spacers.
5. Line the plate up on top of the spacers. Apply Loctite to the 4 screws removed in Step 2 (Figure
8) and secure the plate to the top of the spacers.
Figure 8. Loctite the removed screws.
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Installing the Ronin Mount
1. On the drone, remove the 3 screws on each leg of the stock mount (Figure 9). Keep the screws,
they will be used again.
Figure 9. Remove stock mount screws.
2. On the Ronin Mount, loosen the screws that hold the legs to the rails enough so that they can
be rotated (Figure 10).
Figure 10. Loosen leg screws.
3. Rotate legs so that the mount stands off the drone (Figure 10).
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TRUEVIEW HARDWARE INTEGRATION KIT (M300)
The TrueView 3DIS was designed to be used with the GeoCue TrueView Integration kit, which includes
an antenna mast base and a TrueView mounting bracket for M300 with vibration dampeners. If your
TrueView 3DIS and M300 were purchased through GeoCue, the antenna mast base and TrueView
mounting bracket were installed by a GeoCue technician. If you purchased your M300 from a third
party, you need to install these components before using your TrueView system. The following steps
explain how to install your TrueView integration kit.
Installing the Antenna Mast Base
1. To install the antenna mast base, you will need the components listed below.
a. (1) Antenna Mast Base (Figure 13)
Figure 13. Antenna mast base.
b. Torque screwdriver set to 5.7 Inch-Pounds (INLB) (Figure 14)
Figure 14.
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c. Threadlocker – Removeable Blue 242.
d. (2) M3 x 0.5 - 8mm length screw
e. (2) 4mm Spacer
2. Apply Threadlocker to all screws and tighten to 5.7-inch pounds. Figure 15 shows the
installation diagram.
NOTE
The bottom side of the antenna mast base has two-sided tape that needs to be unpeeled
before placing on the aircraft.
Figure 15.
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Installing M300 TrueView Mounting Bracket
g. M300 TrueView mounting bracket (Figure 16)with slanted TPU spacer (Figure 18)
attached.
Figure 16. M300 TrueView bracket.
h. (2) M3 x 0.5 - 10mm length screw
i. (2) M3 Nylon Washer
j. (2) M3 x 0.5 – 20mm length screw
k. (2) Slanted TPU Spacer
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