MicaSense DLS 2 Integration Manual

2. Standalone Integration Using Altum and DLS 2 The standalone integration option requires only that power is provided to the Altum system. Triggering is configured via the WiFi interface to either “Overlap” or “Timer” mode. GPS information is provided by the integrated GPS receiver within the DLS 2. © 2020 MicaS ...

Table of Contents Overview and Scope 3 Measurements and Attachment Points 4 DLS 2 Connectors and Buttons 5 DLS 2 Installation Guidelines 6 Fixed-wing 6 Multirotor 7 DLS Firmware Upgrade 7 Magnetometer Calibration 7 Magnetic Heading Check 1​1 Magnetic Interference Check 1​3 Basic​ Integrations 1​4 Standalone Integra ...

To calibrate the magnetometer, a 6-axis calibration routine needs to be performed. During the routine, the drone (specifically the DLS 2 module) should remain in a fixed position while being rotated, i.e. the user performing the calibration should be moving around the magnetometer. The drone and DLS 2 module should also be ...

MicaSense DLS 2 Overview and Scope The Downwelling Light Sensor (DLS 2) is an advanced incident light sensor that connects directly to your MicaSense sensor (RedEdge 3, RedEdge-M, RedEdge-MX, and Altum). During a mission, the DLS 2 measures the ambient light and sun angle for each of the five bands of the camera and records this informati ...

MicaSense DLS 2 Downwelling Light Sensor 2 (DLS 2) Integration Guide Revision 03, Jan 2020 Seattle, WA © 2020 MicaSense, Inc. Page 1 of 17 ...

MicaSense DLS 2 Measurements and Attachment Points BOTTOM Height 14.03 mm Width 46.00 mm Length 63.50 mm Weight 49 g © 2020 MicaSense, Inc. Page 4 of 17 ...

MicaSense DLS 2 NOTE Before beginning the calibration routine, position yourself and the drone away from large metal objects such as cars and buildings. Also avoid paved areas, which may have metal rods inside the cement. An open field is preferred to avoid interaction with any sources of magnetic interference or objects that may perturb ...

MicaSense DLS 2 Example RedEdge-MX + DLS 2 Integration © 2020 MicaSense, Inc. Page 15 of 17 ...

MicaSense DLS 2 The RF connector is not available for use at this time but may be used as in the future. When it is available, we will update this guide. DLS 2 Installation Guidelines The DLS 2 should always be the highest object on the aircraft in order to avoid shadows or reflections. It contains an integral GPS sensor that may be utili ...

MicaSense DLS 2 NOTE If you are using a Serial or HTTP connection to supply GPS and attitude information to the sensor, you do not need to perform the magnetometer calibration described above. Magnetic Heading Check Once the calibration routine has been completed, it is important to verify that the magnetometer information displayed in th ...