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Hovermap-Zoe user manual

Release date: 01 Nov 2021

Revision: 1.0

Waypoint types and concepts

Figure 29 Waypoint types

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Waypoint types

XY waypoint

Planar waypoint

Height waypoint

3D waypoint

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Table of Contents4
Introduction14
Hovermap-Zoe14
Figure 1 Zoe Front View14
Figure 2 Zoe Left View15
Hovermap16
Figure 3 Zoe Top View16
Figure 4 Hovermap Rear View17
Autonomy Modes18
Mapping Mode18
Pilot Assist Mode18
Autonomous Waypoint Mode18
Specifications19
Hovermap-Zoe Case Inclusions20
Figure 5 What's in the Zoe Box20
Figure 6 What's in the Hovermap Box22
Data Capture Basics23
Overview23
Basic Workflow23
Figure 7 Data Capture Workflow23
Capture24
Connect25
Compute25
Concepts26
Slam26
Capabilities26
Limitations26
Mission Planning and Scanning Techniques27
Hovermap Settings27
Point Density and Resolution28
Point Density28
Resolution28
Environmental Features28
Smaller Scans30
Scanning Patterns30
Closing the Loop30
Grid Pattern31
Flight Parameters31
Speed31
Height31
Georeferencing31
Controls32
Controller Setup32
The Controller32
Tablet Mount32
Using the Controller32
Figure 8 Zoe Controller33
Figure 9 Telemetry Screen34
Web UI35
Overview35
Access the Web UI35
Web UI Layout36
Figure 10 Web UI Layout36
Web UI Functions37
Remotely Start or Stop a Scan37
Set the Scan Name38
Set the System Time38
Update Firmware38
Individual File Download38
Figure 11 Scans File Management39
Figure 12 Transferred File Management39
The Hovermap App40
Overview40
Specifications40
Supported Devices40
Figure 13 Clear Data Function40
The Hovermap App41
Figure 14 the Hovermap App41
App Color Guide42
Hovermap App Components43
Settings Menu43
Figure 15 Settings Menu43
Table 1 Settings Menu44
Hovermap Status Bar45
Figure 16 Status Indicator45
Figure 17 Notifications46
Hovermap Workflow47
Figure 18 Start Scanning47
Table 2 Navigation Method Settings48
Figure 19 Stop Scanning48
Figure 20 VESH Settings50
Table 3 VESH Settings51
The Waypoint UI52
Figure 21 the Waypoint UI52
Figure 22 Quick-Access Menu53
Table 4 Autonomy Settings Menu54
Figure 23 Settings Section54
Figure 24 Renderer Section56
Table 5 Renderer Settings57
Table 6 Connection Settings59
Figure 25 Connection Settings59
Figure 26 Logs60
Figure 27 the Waypoint Manager60
Figure 28 the Waypoint Editor62
Figure 29 Waypoint Types63
Figure 30 XY Waypoint64
Figure 31 Planar Waypoint65
Figure 32 Height Waypoint65
Figure 33 3D Waypoint66
Figure 34 Rally Point Pop-Up67
Table 7 View Controller68
Figure 35 the View Controller68
The Web UI69
Figure 36 View Controller: Compact Mode69
Hovermap Odometry Bar70
Hovermap Platform70
VESH Limits70
Figure 37 VESH Limits70
Master Controls71
Figure 38 Change to Pilot Assist Mode71
Figure 39 Return to Home Confirmation72
Figure 40 Confirmation: Begin Takeoff73
Figure 41 Confirmation: Begin Landing73
Zoe Status Bar74
Figure 42 Zoe Status Bar74
Zoe Odometry Bar75
Figure 43 Zoe Sensor Status75
Drone Operation76
Standard Operating Procedures76
Overview76
Operating Procedures76
Set up Hovermap-Zoe77
Check the System79
Powering up81
Flight85
Post-Flight88
Mapping Mode90
Overview90
Mapping Mode Functions90
Mapping Mode Operational Checklist90
Step 1: Drone Inspection90
Step 2: Powering on91
Step 3: Taking off92
Step 4: Flight/Scanning93
Step 5: Landing93
Step 6: Downloading the Data93
Step 7: Shut down94
Pilot Assist Mode95
Overview95
Pilot Assist Mode Functions95
Pilot Assist Mode Operational Checklist95
Step 1: Drone Inspection95
Step 2: Powering on96
Step 3: Taking off98
Step 4: Flight/Scanning99
Step 5: Landing100
Step 6: Downloading the Data100
Step 7: Shut down100
Autonomous Waypoint Mode101
Overview101
Autonomous Waypoint Functions101
Operational Guide101
Step 1: Drone Inspection101
Step 2: Powering on102
Step 3: Taking off104
Step 4: Flight/Scanning105
Step 5: Landing105
Step 6: Downloading the Data106
Step 7: Shut down106
Operating Limitations107
Overview107
Weight Limits107
Flight Limitations107
Fly Zones107
Table 8 Weight Limits107
Zoe Flight Limitations108
Center of Gravity Limits108
Reference Datum108
Table 9 Center of Gravity Limits110
Determining the Center of Gravity111
Flight and Maneuver Limitations112
Table 10 Flight and Maneuver Limitations112
Battery Limitations113
Range Limitations113
Command and Control Link113
Table 11 Battery Limitations113
Table 12 Command and Control Link Limitations113
Flight Battery114
Environmental Limitations114
Table 13 Environmental Limitations114
Emergency Procedures115
Hovermap Failsafes115
Low Battery RTH Failsafe116
Figure 44 Hovermap Returning Home116
Critical Battery Auto-Landing Failsafe118
Remote Controller Communications Loss RTH Failsafe118
Wi-Fi Communications Loss RTH Failsafe119
Heavy Dust Backtrack Failsafe120
SLAM Loss Failsafe120
Lidar Error Failsafe122
Figure 45 Lidar Error Warning123
Poor Waypoint Failsafe124
Zoe Failsafes124
Return to Launch Failsafe124
GCS Communication Failure125
Emergency Procedures126
Notifications126
Table 14 Critical Errors126
Table 15 Warnings130
Table 16 Cautions132
Loss of Propulsion134
Loss of GPS Signal135
Not Enforced Flight Maneuver135
Obstacle Collision135
Approach the Drone after an Emergency136
Maintenance137
Overview137
Maintenance Schedule137
Table 17 Zoe Maintenance Schedule137
Zoe Flight Checks140
Preflight Check140
Post-Flight Check140
Airframe Maintenance140
Airframe Check140
Airframe Extensive Check141
Arm Replacement142
Airframe Repair/Replacement142
Battery Connector Insert Check/Replacement142
Propeller Maintenance142
Visual Check143
Propeller Track143
Balancing the Propeller143
Propeller Replacement144
Motor Maintenance144
Motor Check144
Motor Cleaning145
Motor Bearing Replacement145
Motor Replacement145
ESC Maintenance146
Acoustic Check146
Performance Check146
ESC Replacement146
Autopilot Maintenance146
IMU Calibration147
GPS (Compass) Calibration147
Battery Maintenance147
Battery Checks147
Visual Check148
Charging148
Before Charging148
Discharging149
Battery Replacement149
Battery Storage150
Support151
List of Abbreviations152

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