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  • You will need to download two pieces of software - UGCS and UGCS custom payload monitor (CPM), which you can find at these links: https://www.ugcs.com/page/download https://integrated.ugcs.com/downloads. Be sure to download the latest versions available. Next, in the file explorer of your PCWhen installing the UgCS software, you will be prompted with different types of drones in which you want your installed UgCS to support. Select “ArduPilot.”

    • Additionally, though not explicitly required, it is recommended to download Notepad++ for the process involved in the next step. You can download that here, choosing the latest option: https://notepad-plus-plus.org/downloads/

    • You MUST open notepad as administrator and then open the .conf file. Do not navigate to the file, click the .conf file to open. To do so, go to the taskbar in Windows, and type “notepad” at the magnifying glass, the icon for notepad will appear, hover over the notepad icon, right click and select “Run as Administrator.”

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  • Next, from within notepad, ran as administrator, navigate to This PC → Windows (C:) → Program Files (x86) → UgCS → bin

    • Once there,

    copy/save
    • locate the file named vsm-ardupilot.conf

    file below, and paste/move it into the bin folder
    • . This file contains

    edits necessary
    • lines that need to be edited in order for the UGCS software, drone, and SkyHub to communicate with the UGCS Payload Monitor.

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  • Before opening the UGCS software, verify your controller’s hotspot tethering is enabled, you are connected to it on the PC that that will be running UGCS, the drone is powered on, and all cables are plugged in properly.

    • If you do not know how to enable and connect to the hotspot, you can find instructions on how to do so by following this link and scrolling down briefly: https://wisprsystems.

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What should my line spacing be when planning a Bathymetry Mission?

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When you import NMEA0183 into Hydromagic, select SDXDR sentence to import both hi and low frequency data

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What rangefinder is used for the EchoSounder?

The Ainsten US-D1 radar altimeter has been introduced as the new rangefinder for the EchoSounder replacing the pre existing rangefinder. This rangefinder should be smooth and have no sudden movement.

  • When the EchoSounder is selected as the payload, the rangefinder will only be used in Auto mode.

Emergency Evasive Maneuver

  • In the event of an emergency, such as sudden battery depletion, the Ranger Pro will attempt to land. In cases such as this, it is advised to react quickly by hitting the Return To Launch (“Home” button) on your Herelink controller. This will command your Ranger Pro to increase altitude and head towards your launch point. If possible, once altitude has increased, proceed by initiating Loiter Mode (A button). From here, you should manually fly the Ranger Pro to the nearest point of dry land.