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These instructions show how to integrate the MicaSense RedEdge-MX and/or Altum with a DJI 
M300 RTK. It covers attaching mounting brackets included in the kit, powering the camera 
from the host system, and placement of the Downwelling Light Sensor (DLS2) unit.  
This kit is also compatible with RedEdge-M, as long as you also have a DLS2. 
 

What’s inside?  

 

1. Quick Mount Gen 2 Adapter (Qty 1) 
2. 6-pin 60cm cable for DLS2 (Qty 2) 
3. Altum to Quick Mount cable (Qty 1) 

[Use with Altum sensor] 

4. RedEdge-MX to Quick Mount cable 

(Qty 1) [Use with MX sensor] 

5. M3x0.5, 8mm BHCS Screws (Qty 2) 
6. M3x0.5, 10mm BHCS Screws (Qty 2) 
7. M2x0.4, 5mm SHCS screws (Qty 2) 

8. M2 Lock Washer (Qty 2) 
9. M2 Flat Washer (Qty 2) 
10. M3 Lock Washer (Qty 4) 
11. Spacer, 3mm (Qty 2) 
12. Spacer, 6mm (Qty 2) 
13. Loctite threadlocker (Qty 1) 
14. Zip Ties (Qty 5) 
15. Carbon fiber mount for DLS2 (Qty 2) 

 

 

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Rev 01 - July 2020 

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Summary of Contents for RedEdge-MX DJI M300 RTK Quick Mount Gen. 2

Page 1: ...RedEdge MX Altum DJI M300 RTK Quick Mount Gen 2 INTEGRATION GUIDE Rev 01 July 2020 P N 805 00079 ...

Page 2: ...started 3 Assembling the DLS2 mount 3 RedEdge MX Instructions 5 Attaching the RedEdge MX and the Mount 5 Attaching the RedEdge MX and DLS 2 to the Matrice 6 Altum Instructions 6 Attaching the Altum and the Mount 6 Attaching the Altum and DLS 2 to the Matrice 7 Support 8 Rev 01 July 2020 PAGE 1 ...

Page 3: ...have a DLS2 What s inside 1 Quick Mount Gen 2 Adapter Qty 1 2 6 pin 60cm cable for DLS2 Qty 2 3 Altum to Quick Mount cable Qty 1 Use with Altum sensor 4 RedEdge MX to Quick Mount cable Qty 1 Use with MX sensor 5 M3x0 5 8mm BHCS Screws Qty 2 6 M3x0 5 10mm BHCS Screws Qty 2 7 M2x0 4 5mm SHCS screws Qty 2 8 M2 Lock Washer Qty 2 9 M2 Flat Washer Qty 2 10 M3 Lock Washer Qty 4 11 Spacer 3mm Qty 2 12 Spa...

Page 4: ...es on the top of the carbon fiber mount Be sure the DLS2 connector port is oriented toward the tab of the mounting plate towards the nose of the aircraft Refer to Fig 1 below 3 Apply Loctite to the provided M2 X 5mm Qty 2 screws and mount the DLS 2 unit on top of the carbon fiber plate using the M2 lock washer Qty 2 and flat washers Qty2 Make sure the DLS2 connector port is oriented toward the tab...

Page 5: ...ras or sensors surrounding the drone The finished assembly should look similar to Fig 1 below Warning Before any flight always be sure to check the DLS2 and any other mounted components are secure Screws and cable ties can loosen over time due to wind and vibration during flights The included Loctite threadlocker helps to avoid this but it is not foolproof Always do a pre flight safety check Fig 1...

Page 6: ...s and Quick Mount Gen 2 Adapter 2 Using the counterbore screw holes attach the mount to the back of the RedEdge MX Make sure the mount 8 pin camera port is located on the same side as the camera PWR TRG port 3 Connect the provided Quick Mount Gen 2 RedEdge MX cable to the RedEdge MX PWR TRG and DLS ports Rev 01 July 2020 PAGE 5 ...

Page 7: ... the drone using the DJI lock mechanism on the gimbal connector 2 Use the provided 6 pin 60cm cable to connect the DLS2 and the RedEdge MX Plug the DLS 2 cable from the DLS 2 port to the Quick Mount Gen 2 6 pin DLS port 3 When attached the camera will be tilted forward slightly to compensate for the tilt of the aircraft while flying Warning Failure to properly secure loose wires may lead to interf...

Page 8: ...ted on the same side as the camera HOST port 3 Connect the provided Altum Gen 2 Quick Mount cable to the HOST port found on the Altum camera and the Power Trigger and Communication ports found on the Quick Mount Fully connected Quick Mount Gen 2 Attaching the Altum and DLS 2 to the Matrice Once assembled the Quick Mount Gen 2 can quickly and easily be installed or removed from the Matrice Power is...

Page 9: ...e from the DLS 2 port to the Quick Mount Gen 2 6 pin DLS port 3 When attached the camera will be tilted forward slightly to compensate for the tilt of the aircraft while flying Warning Failure to properly secure loose wires may lead to interference with the aircraft propellers This may damage the camera drone or both Rev 01 July 2020 PAGE 8 ...

Page 10: ...AKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO MICASENSE ACCESSORIES MICASENSE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE OR SPECIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOST DATA LOST REVENUE LOST PROFITS OR REPLACEMENT PRODUCT COSTS ARISING OUT OF THE PURCHASE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE MICASENSE ACCESSORIES UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY EVEN IF...

Page 11: ...g platform You can choose whichever platform is best for you your customer or your project ANYWHERE We know you need tools you can rely on That s why we built the sensors we wanted in the field predictable tough and reliable so you can gather the data you need when you need it ANALYZE RedEdge MX and Altum have five bands blue green red red edge and near infrared that our research showed were optim...

Page 12: ... Located in Seattle Washington MicaSense delivers integrated solutions for data gathering processing and analytics across the global agriculture market With decades of expertise in widely varied UAV applications the MicaSense team is redefining remote sensing technology and pioneering new ways to collect and analyze information MicaSense RedEdge MX Altum Quick Connect GEN 2 DJI M300 RTK Integratio...

Page 13: ...Revision History Revision Description Date 01 Initial Release 21 July 2020 Rev 01 July 2020 PAGE 12 ...

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