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1.0.3 01.10.2015 - External GPS / Magnetometer connections

1.0.2 03.08.2015 - Added pinout description, PID tuning hints

1.0.1 09.12.2014 - Minor fixes in all sections

1.0.0 06.12.2014 - Initial release of the Guide

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Main Page

Smartap PRO2
Table of Contents3
Content3
Introduction8
- Hardware8
- Software11
- Supported Airframes11
- About11
Specifications12
- Introduction12
- Set Includes12
- Description13
Installation17
- Mounting the Board17
- Connections17
Specifications26
- Introduction26
- Set Includes27
- Description27
Installation29
- Mounting the System29
Specifications35
- Introduction35
- Features35
Installation37
- Pinout38
- Soldering38
- Powering the Autopilot39
Specifications42
- Features42
- Package Includes43
- Dimensions43
Rtk Gnss44
- Specifications44
- Features44
- Package Includes45
Specifications46
- Introduction46
- Set Includes46
- Description47
Interfaces49
- Air Module49
- Ground Module52
Installation56
Set Content56
Preparing Air Module57
Preparing Ground Module59
Power Supply60
Autopilot61
Initial Power up63
Software64
- Verify Smartlink was Discovered64
- Run Ground Station Software65
Manual Control69
Change Settings71
- Accesing Settings Menu71
- Changing Radio Settings71
- Changing Security Settings72
API and SDK74
- Telemetry74
- Video74
- Manual Control75
Other AP / GCS Support76
Qgroundcontrol76
- Configuration Settings76
Mission Planner76
- Configuration Settings77
- Video77
Firmware Update78
Using Ubuntu78
- Get USB Boot Utility (Done Only Once)78
- Forcing Bootloader and Image Flashing78
Troubleshooting80
Unable to Ping Smartlink.local - Unknown Host80
- Linux80
- Mac os80
- Windows80
- Looking up for Smartlink IP Address81
Drivers Installation82
Getting the Software87
- First Run88
- Create Account88
- World Pane89
- App Menu89
- UAV Settings90
- Links Management90
- First Connection91
Firmware Update92
- Latest Firmware Installation92
- Custom Firmware Upload95
- Getting the Log95
General Configuration97
- General97
- Airframe98
- Radio100
- Sensors101
- Battery103
- Tuning104
- Control105
- Osd105
- Camera107
- Parameters108
Standard PID Presets109
- Microdrones MD4-1000 Quadcopter109
- T960 Hexacopter110
- F450 Quadcopter110
- 3DR Hexacopter111
Updating GNSS Module113
- Getting U-Center113
- RTK GNSS Configuration Update113
- Smartap PRO Onboard GNSS Module Update114
Flashing Bootloader116
- Tools Required116
- Connections116
- Flashing117
Flashing DFU (Old)120
- Firmware and Bootloader Update Via USB120
Modes Overview122
- Flight Modes Overview122
Transmitter Commands124
- Arm124
- Disarm125
- Accelerometer Calibration125
- Gyroscope Calibration125
- Magnetometer Calibration125
Flying with Smartap GCS127
- World Pane Overview127
- Getting the Video Feed128
- Autonomous Flights129
  - Waypoints Flight129
  - Guided Flight134
Flying with RTK GNSS137
- Locating the Antenna137
- Connecting in Smartap GCS138
Geotag Images141
Logs Analysis145
Processing the Logs148
Support149
- Safety149
  - Safety Basics149
  - Additional Safety Information149
- Disclaimer150
Revision History151

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