FieldAgent Mobile User Guide

FieldAgent Mobile - User Guide


FieldAgent® Mobile
User Guide
English


Engineered in Minneapolis, MN, USA

April 14, 2022

Doc # 17013 Rev F


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FieldAgent, Double 4K Skyport, and Double 4K are registered trademarks of Sentera. Other featured words or symbols, used to identify the source of goods and services, may be the trademarks of their respective owners. DJI Inspire 1, Inspire 2, Matrice 100, Matrice 200, M300, Matrice 210 V1/V2, Phantom, Mavic, and DJI Gimbal Mount are trademarks or registered trademarks of DJI Corporation. Apple Maps is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Inc.

 

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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice and is not warranted to be error-free. If you find any errors, please report them to us in writing.

New Features:  Check out our articles on Real-Time Mapping and Terrain Informed Following to stay up to date on the newest features in FieldAgent Mobile 

1 Login and New User Registration

This section describes how to login for the first time to FieldAgent Mobile; or if you are a new user, how to register in the app for a FieldAgent Mobile account.

1.1 Initial Login

The following steps will setup an existing FieldAgent Pro or Mobile user to log in:

 

1.      Download FieldAgent Mobile App from the iTunes store.

2.      Tap the icon on your iPhone or iPad.

3.      Tap Sign In on the main screen, as shown in figure 1.

Figure 1: Sign In


Figure 2: Email and Password

5.      Tap Sign In. You are now logged into FieldAgent Mobile.

6.      If you have forgotten your password or login email address, contact Support at Sentera to assist with resetting the password and provide a login email address. 1-844-SENTERA/612-204-2000, or support@sentera.com.

1.2 Register a New User

This section describes how to create a new FieldAgent Mobile account:

 

1.      Download FieldAgent Mobile App from the iTunes store, as shown in figure 3.

Figure 3: App Store

2.      Tap the  icon on your iPhone or iPad.

3.      Tap "Create your account" on the main screen, as shown in figure 4.













Figure 4: Create your account

4.      Type in your Email address, as shown in the following figure.


Figure 5: Email 

5.      Tap Continue when done, as shown in figure 6.


Figure 6: Continue

6.      Type a First name and Last name (or surname), as shown in figure 7.


Figure 7: Create your profile

7.      Tap Continue when done, as shown in figure 8. The Create your password window displays.

Figure 8: Continue

8.      Enter your password, as shown in figure 9. The password must be at least 8 characters in length.


Figure 9: Password

9.      Tap Continue when done, as shown in Figure 10.


Figure 10: Continue

You are logged in and the FieldAgent main window displays, as shown in figure 11.

Figure 11: Main screen

If you encounter issues, contact Sentera Support at 1-844-SENTERA/612-244-2000, or support@sentera.com.

2 Layers

FieldAgent Mobile has several features available in Layers to enhance the flying experience, as shown in figure 12.


Figure 12: Layers

2.1 Video Feed

See what your drone’s camera sees! You can enable your drone’s live video feed right on the map during your missions by selecting Video Feed option from Layers, as shown in figure 13.

Figure: Video Feed

NoteFor mechanical shutter DJI cameras, it is normal to have a slight pause in the video feed when the camera shutter captures a still image.

2.2 Image Capture Area

The option of Image Capture Area, as shown in figure 14, will display a yellow area that has less than five photos overlap. The green area has five or more photos overlap.

Figure 14: Image Capture Area

2.3 Fly Zones

There are four other options available to the user to use during the flight, as shown in figure 15.

Figure 15: Fly Zones

2.3.1 Restricted

By turning Restricted on, this allows the drone to fly within restricted areas.

2.3.2 Authorization

By turning Authorization on, this allows the drone to fly within areas that require authorization.

2.3.3 Enhanced Warning

By turning Enhanced Warning on, this will give the user warning sounds and popups when flying into an area that is restricted.

2.3.4 Warning

By turning Warning on, this will give the user a popup warning when flying into an area that is restricted.

3 Mission Planning

Building and planning effective missions with FieldAgent Mobile is key to successful data collection, analysis, and making good decisions based on the data collected. This section provides instructions to setup a mission and how to best plan the mission based on expected outcomes.

3.1 Plan the Mission

This section provides instruction on all the functions for the Mission screen. From the main screen, the user can select either to plan a new mission or select from a field list to view current QuickTiles and Mosaics.

3.1.1 Set a Mission Boundary Manually

To fly a field based on a boundary created manually:

Note: If using this manual option, the field will not be saved, but the photos and input will be saved to the MicroSD card.

 


1.      From the main screen, tap the drone  icon to switch to flight planning mode. Browse to the field by using the background satellite map.

2.      Tap the Terrain Informed Toggle to have the drone adjust it's altitude throughout the flight based on terrain data, as shown in figure 16. This feature is most useful for stand and tassel count flights over inconsistent terrain. 


Figure 16: Terrain Informed 

3.      Using your finger to manually place the boundary points, tap and hold to set a point, as shown in figure 17.

Figure 17: Boundary Points

4.      Make any updates to the menu, such as Preset Custom flight parameters or Cameras.
5.      Tap the dropdown, as shown in figure 18, to expose the mission menu.

Figure 18: Dropdown

6.      Plug the iPhone or iPad into the remote controller (RC).
10.   Tap Launch to fly the mission, as shown in figure 19.

Figure 19: Launch

3.1.2 Pre-Plan a Mission Using Existing Field

To fly a field based on an existing field boundary or shape file:


1.      Swipe up the menu to display the field list, if using an iPhone.
2.      Select a field and scroll down to view the shapes. 
3.      Swipe the Field Boundary left and tap Fly to start the mission planning, as shown in figure 20.

Figure 20: Swipe

3.      The Mission menu displays, as shown in figure 21.

Figure 21: Mission

The status of the aircraft and mission displays on the Drone menu, as shown in figure 22.

Figure 22: Drone

The following icons display, depending upon your mission status:
  Displays the altitude of the aircraft in AGL.

  Displays the percentage of battery life remaining.

  Displays the number of photos captured during the mission.


Note: Not all sensors will update the image count during the flight

  Displays the duration of time in current mission.

  Launch button.

Note: The launch button will be grayed out when the drone is not connected or if the mission is not fully planned.

The health of the drone is shown in figure 23.



Figure 23: Drone Health

Note: The disconnected and warning statuses should be investigated. The warning status should be cleared for the app to allow a mission to start.

4.      If Disconnected or Warning displays, tap the red button to see what items are disconnected or are throwing errors, as shown in figure 24.

Note: If flying an Inspire 1 or 2, the color SD card and gimbal will show as disconnected. This is expected and will not prevent them from flying the mission.



Figure 24: Disconnected

5.      Tap to select the correct map product from the Mission menu.

3.1.2.1 Flight Parameters

The mission parameters display details around the current mission plan, as shown in figure 25. To view the flight parameters from mission planning:

 

1.      Tap Timeline. The flight parameters display as shown in figure 25.


Figure 25: Flight parameters

·        Area: Total number of acres or hectares included with in the boundary.

·        Batteries: Total number of batteries needed for this flight segment.

Note: Based on ideal conditions for the mission and a 35% battery return to home threshold.

·        Photos: Estimated number of photos to be taken by each camera selected.

·        Overlap: Amount of overlap selected in the Parameter Settings.

·        Duration: Estimated duration of flight time for the actual mission. This does not include battery swaps or the drone flying to and from the take off point.

·        Altitude: Altitude of the aircraft based on the parameters selected.

·        Speed: Speed at which the drone will fly while capturing photos , as set in the parameters. The transit speed is always 15m/s.

·        GSD: Ground Sample Distance of the lowest resolution selected for the camera.

3.1.2.2 Change Mission Parameters

To change the mission parameters:

 

1.      Tap the arrow on the right side of the Preset menu, as shown in figure 26. The Parameters menu displays.

Figure 26: Arrow

Any of the parameters can be adjusted within any one of the presets, as shown in figure 27.

Note: Remember local laws and your aircrafts limits when setting parameters.


Figure 27: Parameters

·        Polygon: Calculates a flight path for the segment's area. The path will be calculated based on the overlap and buffer settings. The polygon can be created on the fly, or by using a field boundary or shape file from an existing field.

·        Line: Flies between the user’s selected map points. Photos will be captured at each point and at the overlap interval, such as to fly along a treeline or railroad tracks.

·        Point: Selects specific spots where the drone will take images. This works best with the M210/M210 and with the Phantoms and Mavic built in RGB camera.

3.1.2.3 Presets

Preset menu, as shown in figure 28, are set pre-built mission parameters.

Figure 28: Preset

·        Custom: Allows the slide bar to adjust the Overlap and Sidelap settings to meet specific needs.

·        Weed Species: Sets the parameters of data for specific weed detection and reporting.

·        Weed Pressure: Sets the parameters for the sum of the effects of weed growth in a field, such as nutrient consumption, shading, and water diversion.

·        Stand: Sets the parameters to allow for effect Stand Count.

·        Early Scout: Sets the parameters for a low overlap mission at 200 Feet. Previously a QuickTile.

·        Late Scout: Sets the parameters for a low overlap mission at 400 Feet. Previously a QuickTile.

·        Early Map: Sets the parameters for high overlap mission at 200 Feet. Previously a Full Mosaic.

·        Late Map: Sets the parameters for a high overlap mission at 400 Feet. Previously a Full Mosaic.

·        Tassel: Presets the parameters for a negative overlap and 150-foot flight. This option requires a Double 4K/Double 4K Skyport Analytics Sensor.

Note: Presets can change, depending on several different variables.

3.1.2.4 Advanced Parameters

Advanced parameters provide the ability to fine-tune several parameters to customize the mission. Moving the blue circle to the left or right allows the values to be changed, as shown in figure 29.

Figure 29: Advanced

·        Overlap: Changes the amount of overlap/sidelap of the images, which can be increased or decreased, based on needs.

·        Altitude: Changes the height of the mission.

·        Speed: Increases or decreases the speed of the aircraft during the mission.

·        Direction: Allows the direction of the flight to be changed.

·        Boundary Buffer: Increases or decrease the field bound to account for tree lines, etc.

·        Aircraft Heading: Changes the heading of the aircraft.

2.      Once you have completed mission parameters, tap the dropdown at the top to close the menu, as shown in figure 30.

Figure 30: Parameters

3.2 Camera Settings

This section describes the camera settings and how to select the cameras.

 

1.      Tap the arrow on the right side of the Cameras menu in order to add, update, or change the selected sensor, as shown in figure 31. The Camera Settings screen displays.

Figure 31: Cameras

2.      Tap Override DJI Settings.

Note: Sentera sets the camera settings to ensure consistency. For data collection during plant count or weed map missions, it is recommended this option be turned on.

3.      A message displays when the slide button is turned on, as shown in figure 32. Confirm what will take place and to continue.

Figure 32: Confirmation

4.      Tap the Sentera sensor model and/or drone camera model to ensure the field of view is taken into account for the flight path, as shown in Figure 32.

Note: It is not necessary to select a DJI camera with Double 4k for the Inspire 1 or Inspire 2 if the Double 4K or 6X is gimbal mounted.

   

Figure 32: Camera Settings

3.2.1 Single Sensor

This section describes the single sensor settings.

 

If you have selected a Sentera single sensor as one of the cameras, a message displays to ensure you have the correct overlap setting for a successful flight, as shown in figure 33. This applies to any Sentera sensor that does not have Bluetooth low energy (BLE), such as single or Double 4K.

Figure 33: Message

1.      Confirm or update the overlap settings for the single sensor by confirming the numbers in the Usersettings.txt file found on the micro SD card for the sensor. Visit the Sentera Support site for instructions on how to update these settings.

3.2.2 Bluetooth Support

From the Camera Settings menu, if you selected a camera that has a Bluetooth icon next to it, as shown in figure 34, FieldAgent prompts you at start up to connect to the sensor through Bluetooth.

Figure 34: Bluetooth

3.2.3 Start the Mission

Once all of the mission parameters are set and the aircraft is ready for flight, use the Launch button to start the flight:

 

1.      Tap Launch to start the upload of the mission to the aircraft, as shown in figure 35. A preflight checklist displays.

Figure 35: Launch

Note: The takeoff and landing area must be clear and free of any debris or obstacles.

When the app takes over the mission, the Job Underway menu provides the status of the mission, as shown in figure 36.

Figure 36: Job Underway

3.2.4 Under Mission

During the mission, the Job Underway menu updates the status of the mission. In addition, the drone icon will reflect the drone’s actual latitude/longitude position on the screen, displaying a dot for each of the photos taken, as shown in figure 37.

Figure 37: Photo Dots

3.3 View Logged Flight

FieldAgent saves previous flight mission plans and logged flights. To access this information:

 

1.      Tap the field where the mission was flown, as shown in figure 38.

Figure 38: Select Field

2.      Scroll down the screen and tap the Surveys tab, as shown in figure 39. A list of previous missions displays.

Figure 39: Tap Surveys

3.      Tap the radio buttons next to the flight(s) missions to display on the screen, as shown in figure 40.

Figure 40: Tap Missions

4.      Drag the screen down to reveal the map, as shown in figure 41. The flights selected display on the screen.

Figure 41: Drag screen

5.      View the different missions, as indicated by the varying colors, as shown in figure 42.

Figure 42: Mission Colors

3.4 Best Practices for Missions

Sentera provides several scenarios that will aid you in setting up to collect imagery to get the intended results. The examples are intended to be a starting point. Many users have found it helpful to fine-tune these settings based on variables, such as crop, time of year, location. contact Support at Sentera to assist with resetting the password and provide a login email address. For assistances, contact Sentera Support at 1-844-SENTERA/612-244-2000, or support@sentera.com.

3.4.1 Scenarios

The following are several scenarios you can use to set up your mission.

NDVI/NDRE and/or RGB QuickTiles
For overall ideal settings:

Overlap

30% or Early Scout or Late Scout setting in FieldAgent Mobile.


Altitude

200/400 feet or 61/122 meters


Speed

20 MPH or 8 m/s


Time of Day

Mid-Day. You want to fly when the sun is highest in the sky.


Conditions

Clear, Mostly Clear, or Overcast


 

NDVI/NDRE and/or RGB Full Mosaics

For overall ideal settings:

Overlap

80% or Early Map or Late Map setting in FieldAgent Mobile.


 

Altitude

200/400 feet or 61/122 meters


 

Speed

20 MPH or 8 m/s


 

Time of Day

Mid-Day. You want to fly when the sun is highest in the sky.


 

Conditions

Clear, Mostly Clear, or Overcast

 3D Mapping or Volumetric

For overall ideal settings:

Overlap

80% or Early Map or Late Map setting in FieldAgent Mobile.


Altitude

200/400 feet or 61/122 meters


Speed

12 MPH or 5 m/s (200 feet), 18 MPH or 8 m/s (40 feet)


Flight Pattern

Best results will require that the location to be flown twice; once in a North-South pattern, and once in an East-West pattern.


Time of Day

Mid-Day. You want to fly when the sun is highest in the sky.


Conditions

Clear, Mostly Clear, or Overcast


Stand Count

For overall ideal settings:

Overlap

300% or Stand


Altitude

50 feet or 16 meters


Speed

10 MPH or 5 m/s


Weed Density Maps

For overall ideal settings:

Overlap

30% or Weed


Altitude

150 feet or 45 meters


Speed

15 MPH or 7 m/s


Small Fields or Plots

For overall ideal settings:

Overlap

30% to 80%


Altitude

51 to 400 feet or 16 to 122 meters


Speed

1-18 MPH or 1-8 m/s


Time of Day

Mid-Day. You want to fly when the sun is highest in the sky.


Conditions

Clear, Mostly Clear, or Overcast


Notes: Small plots can be challenging to fly; the main thought is to test different options until you find what works for you. Advanced users can change how and when the sensor is triggered for collecting very small plots. This does require manual flight in most cases.

3.4.2 Consider Wind and Field Shapes

When setting up your mission, take several things into account:

·        Wind: If the wind is strong and close to, but not above, the aircraft's limits to obtain high-quality imagery, it is recommended that you should fly at a slower speed, for example in the 4 to 5-meter range. This will increase flight time and the number of batteries needed to complete the flight. In addition, the pilot may want to consider adjusting the aircraft's flight directly so that the aircraft is flying into and with the wind. This will help keep it on the path.

·        Field Shape: Adjusting the flight path can make the collection of the images more efficient and may have a reduction in flight time. Shown in figure 43 are two different flight patterns of the same field. The flight pattern for North-South will produce a better QuickTile image as there are fewer stops and starts of the drone changing direction.


Figure 43: Flight Patterns

4 Field List

Once you import flights in to FieldAgent desktop, they start to become available in the FieldAgent Mobile app as well. This section introduces import images, the cloud service, and the field list menu.

4.1 Import Images in the FieldAgent and Syncing

Once the images are collected with the Sentera Sensor and Drone they need to be imported into FieldAgent desktop. This section provides an overview on this process. If you need additional instructions, navigate to the Sentera Support site for additional information. The instructions below assume you are connected to the internet.

 Warning: Do not insert or remove the micro-SD card when the camera turned on.

 

1.      Remove the microSD cards from the Sentera sensor and also from the drone’s RGB camera.

2.      Launch FieldAgent desktop on your personal computer (PC).

3.      Insert one of the two microSD card into the PC.

4.      Click Create Survey.

5.      Click Add and browse to the microSD card and select the folder with the images.

6.      Repeat the process for any other microSD card.

7.      Complete the import of the images into FieldAgent.

8.      Let the QuickTile process run and complete. It may take up to 10 minutes to run, depending upon the size of the field.

9.      Click Sync and validate the field is fully synced.

4.2 View and Use the Field List

The FieldAgent Mobile app, once synced with the cloud service, lists all the fields in your FieldAgent account and allows you to display the QuickTiles and Mosaics in the mobile app, as shown in figure 44.

 

Figure 44: Field List

1.      From the list, tap the field that you want to view, as shown in figure 45. The system will zoom the map to the field. You may need to drag the information screen down to see the map.

Figure 45: Field View

2.      If you are in the field when the process is performed, you will see a blue dot and circle representing your current location.

3.      In the menu there is list of all the shape files that can be viewed. By default, Field Boundary will display.

4.      Tap the circle with the checkmark to turn the shape on and off.

5.      Swipe the checkmark to the left and tap Fly to launch the mission, as shown in figure 46. This also works when there is no internet connection as the field boundary is geo-referenced.

Figure 46: Fly

6.      Tap Surveys to view a list of all of the QuickTiles and Mosaics, listed in chronological order, as shown in figure 47.

Figure 47: Menu

7.      Tap the QuickTile or Mosaic to be viewed. The map will update and display the QuickTile, as shown in figure 48.

Figure 48: QuickTile

8.      Or a Mosaic, as shown in figure 49.

Figure 49: Mosaic

9.      Tap to select the Satellite tab at the top of the menu to view Sentinal Satellite imagery, as shown in figure 50.

Figure 50: Menu Options

10.   Swipe the menu up or down to find the date of satellite imagery you want to view.

11.   Tap to select the type of imagery to be viewed. Take note of that percent of Sunlight for the day you want to view. Anything less the 95% may have cloud cover in the way and will effect the results, as shown in figure 51.

Figure 51: Satellite

12.   Use your fingers to pinch or stretch on the screen to zoom in or zoom out of the image.

4.3 Ground Truthing with FieldAgent Mobile App

Using the maps available in Field Agent Mobile, the user can make the ground truthing process faster and more accurate.

 

1.      Validate that Location Services are turned on for your iPhone or iPad:

a.       Tap Settings, as shown in figure 52.

Figure 52: Settings

b.       Tap Privacy.

c.       Tap Location Services, as shown in the figure 53.

Figure 53: Location Services

d.       Make sure Location Services is set to On, as shown in figure 54.

Figure 54: Location Services On

2.      From the field list tap the field.

3.      From the list of QuickTiles and Mosaics, tap the map you want to view.

4.      The Map will display and place the location marker of a blue dot and circle to indicate your current location, as shown in figure 55.

Figure 55: Location Marker

5.      Start moving to the spot on the map where the Ground Truthing will take place. As you do this the blue dot and circle will follow you. Allowing you to confirm you are going to or in the right spot on the field.

4.4 Driving Directions

FieldAgent can provide the user driving Directions to a field based on the location of the fields in FieldAgent. These directions will get you to the closest spot to the field using the Latitude and Longitude for the noted for the field in FieldAgent.

 

1.      Swipe the field name to the left of the field. The driving Directions button displays, as shown in figure 56.

Figure 56: Directions

2.      Tap Directions. Apple Maps will display the directions and any options to reduce the drive time, as shown in figure 57.

Figure 57: Drive Time

3.      Tap GO next to the desired drive time. The driving directions start, as shown in figure 58.

Figure 58: Driving Directions

4.5 Notifications

FieldAgent integrates data to push notifications to you that may be needed to manage your crops. This may include:

·        Weather AlertsKnow the exact locations of your field affected by severe weather.

·        Phenological AlertsBased on as-planted data, FieldAgent alerts you on crop staging, growth, and when to collect stand and tassel count analytics.

·        Disease AlertsIdentify the presence of diseases, such as northern corn leaf blight, tar spot, or grey leaf spot.

·        NDVI Change AlertsSatellite imagery analyzes NDVI patterns in your field and notifies you when plants show signs of stress.

To access alerts:

 

1.      Tap the Notifications button, as shown in figure 59.

Figure 59: Notifications

2.      View the list of notifications available for your crops, as shown in figure 60.


Figure 60: List of Notifications

4.6 Tasks 

FieldAgent has the ability to assign and keep track of tasks, such as flying a field, or scouting for weeks.
1. Tap on tasks, as shown in figure 61. 
Figure 61: Tasks 

2. Tap on the selected assignment or task, as shown in figure 62, and a flight plan will launch, prompting you to complete any remaining fields. 

5 Settings

The Setting function in FieldAgent Mobile allows the user to:

 

·        Sign Out

·        View Storage Amount and Clear Storage

·        Change units of Measure

·        Email Support Logs

·        Access the Support Site

5.1 Sign Out of FieldAgent Mobile

 

1.      Tap the gear in the top right corner of the screen.

2.      Tap the Users Email Address on the Sign Out line, as shown in figure 62.

Figure 62: Sign Out

3.      Confirm by tapping Sign Out or tap Cancel to exit the app, as shown in figure 63.

Figure 63: Confirmation

5.2 View and Clear FieldAgent Storage Amount

The following section describes how to view and clear the storage amount:

 

1.      Tap the gear icon at the top right corner of the screen.

2.      View the amount of storage used on the Storage line, as shown in figure 64.


Figure 64: Storage

3.      Tap Store to clear all FieldAgent storage.

4.      Tap either Cancel or Delete, as shown in figure 65.


Figure 65: Confirm Deletion

5.3 Change the Units of Measure

The following section describes how to change the units of measure:

 

1.      Tap the gear icon at the top right corner of the screen.

2.      Tap the Units line, as shown in figure 66.

Figure 66: Units

3.      Tap either Imperial or Metric, as shown in figure 67.

Figure 67: Imperial or Metric

5.4 Real-Time Mapping

This section allows you to adjust the map sharing at a higher quality setting or a smaller file size. It also allows you to keep local files. Once a Real-Time Map is uploaded, the local cache files are removed by default.

5.5 Voice Alerts

The following describes how turn on or off the Voice Alerts.

1.       Tap the gear icon at the top right corner of the screen.

2.       Tap Voice Alerts button to toggle the function on or off, as shown in figure 68.

Note: It is recommended that voice alerts remain ON for safety purposes.


Figure 68: Voice Alerts                       

5.6 Drone Settings 

This Section has various functions, including:
  1. RTH Battery Threshold 
  2. Minimum RTH Altitude
  3. Image Capture
  4. DJI Settings
  5. Real-Time Mapping

5.6.1 Change the Return to Home Battery Percentage

The following section describes how to change the return to home battery percentage:

 

1.      Tap the gear icon at the top right corner.

2.      Tap Drone Settings.

3.      Tap RTH Battery Threshold, as shown in figure 69.



Figure 69: Battery Percentage

4.      Tap the Override RTH Default slider to turn this feature on, as shown in figure 70. If this feature is already active, the slider will be highlighted.

Figure 70: Battery Override

5.      Use the slide bar to adjust the battery percentage to the desired amount, as shown in figure 71.

Figure 71: Battery Sidebar

6.      Tap Settings or X to exit the screen, as shown on figure 72.


Figure 72: Exit Screen

5.6.2 Change the Return to Home Altitude

This section describes how to change the return to home altitude:

 

1.      Tap the gear icon at the top right corner.

2.      Tap Drone Settings.

3.      Tap Minimum RTH Altitude. The RTBH Altitude screen displays.

4.      Use the slide bar to change the minimum altitude, as shown on figure 73.

Figure 73: Return to Home

5.      Tap Settings or X to exit the screen.

Note: This value can be updated before a mission, or you can simply turn it off. Changing this value does not affect the estimated number of batteries for a flight.

5.6.3 Image Capture 

The Feature disables photo capture at the end of the transects. Tap the toggle to turn on or off 

5.6.4 DJI Settings

This screen allows you to:
  1. Set the maximum number of waypoints - use the slider to set how many waypoints are uploaded to a drone mission.
  2. Set the maximum mission distance - use the slider to control how far a single waypoint mission can fly
  3. Control the DJI settings - use this area to set the local camera settings 

5.6.5 Real-Time Mapping

This feature is used to set the frames to skip. The Default is five. 

5.7 My Sentera Sensor 

Displays which Sentera sensor is used in this flight. 

5.8 My Drone Surveys 

Displays the number of pending surveys 

5.9 Drone Images 

Allows you to read files from the SD Card immediately after flight; no desktop is required. Tap the SD Card to view and process drone images. Tap the SD Card source and then tap Allow Access. The images will be transferred to the desired location. More information can be found at FieldAgent Mobile – Reviewing Imagery After Flight.


1. Open the photo viewer by either: 
  • Tapping Review after flight. 

  • Navigating to My Drone Images under the Settings gear icon. 


2. Remove the SD Card containing imagery from your sensor or drone.

3. Connect the SD Card to your iPad with a dongle. See requirements section for recommended dongles.

4. Tap on Allow Access.

5. Tap the SD Card and then tap Done. The selection will be scanned for all flights and imagery.

6. Select the Flights or Takeoffs you'd like to review, then tap View Flights.

7. FieldAgent will analyze the location data and create thumbnails in the app for viewing.

8. Reviewing options:
  • Tap Show or Hide Takeoffs. 

  • Tap dots and then tap magnifying glass to view full screen. 

  • Long press (hold down for 1 second) a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen and then tap the magnifying glass.

5.10 Pair with a Bluetooth Sentera Sensor

This section describes how to pair the mobile app with a Bluetooth Sentera sensor:

 

1.      Turn on bluetooth low energy (BLE) on the iOS device.

2.      Launch FieldAgent.

3.      Power on the drone.

4.      Launch FieldAgent Mobile.

5.      Tap a Sentera sensor with Bluetooth, as shown in figure 74.

Note: If your sensor does not have Bluetooth installed, you will not be able to connect to it.



Figure 74: Bluetooth

6.      Once the FieldAgent detects your Sensor, a dialog box displays, as shown in figure 75.

Figure 75: Pair

7.      Tap Pair. The status of the pairing displays, as shown in figure 76.

Figure 76: Pairing

8.      Once fully paired, the Details menu displays and provides information on the sensor and the status. Tap the X or Payloads to exit, as shown in figure 77.

Figure 77: Details

5.11 Support And FAQs

The support and FAQ section includes:
  1. Email Support
  2. Default Email
  3. Onboarding
  4. Getting Started Overview
  5. DJI Drone Manual Flight Practice 
  6. How-to Videos 
  7. User Manuals 
  8. FAQs 

5.11.1 Email Support Logs

To email logs to Sentera or someone else:

 

1.      Tap the gear in the top right corner of the menu.

2.      Tap Email Support, as shown in figure 78.

Figure 78: Email Support

3.      Enter a description of the issue, the equipment, and confirm that you are on the latest firmware from DJI, as shown in figure 79.

Figure 79 : Provide Description Information

4.      The default email address is to Sentera Support, as shown in figure 80, but you can also enter a different email address, including your own, in the To field of the email.


Figure 80: Enter Your Email

5.      Tap Send.

5.11.2 Access the Sentera Support Site

To access the Sentera support site:

 

1.      Tap the gear in the top right corner of the menu.

2.      Tap the FAQs & Additional Support line, as shown in Figure 81.

Note: You must have a data connection for this to work.



Figure 81: FAQs & Additional Support

The Sentera Support site opens in a browser, as shown in figure 86.

Figure 86: Sentera Support

3.      Tap Done to return to FieldAgent Mobile.


5.12 Version

Displays the current version of the FieldAgent iOS software, as well as any Third Party Libraries. 

Revision History

This table list the revision history.


Release Number

DateRevision Description
Rev. 0January 25, 2018First draft.
Rev. 1February 1, 2018Updated grammar, spelling, and added field list. 
Rev. 1.2May 9, 2018Updated Best Practices and added Functions.
Rev. 2.1.1September 28, 2018Updated new functions and other edits. 
Rev 2.1.2October 11, 2018Updated camera settings for FieldAgent defaults. 
Rev. 2.1.5February 12, 2019Updated field boundary flights and screen shots. 
Rev. 3.0.1April 24, 2019Updated user interface for job planning.
Rev 4.0.3October 30, 2019Updated user interface for job planning and new features.
Rev 4.1.0December 16, 2019Updated battery settings and driving directions. 
Rev 4.2.3March 6, 2020Updated user guide for new features and reset the rev number. 
Rev 4.2.4March 26, 2020Updated user guide for new features a.nd fixed issues with certain missions not resuming at the last photo location. Improved support for the Flir XT and Zenmuse X5. Enhanced preflight checks to be more robust
Rev. 4.2.5May 12, 2020Updated analysis to order tassel detection, spot scout population toolbox switch updated. 
Rev. -February 4, 2021
- Weather button displays the 7-day weather forecast. 
- View your mission's original flight plan and where the drone actually flew*
- Added new information for directions, weather, and notifications. 
- Minor bug fixes and performance enhancements.
* Requires FieldAgent subscription. 
Rev. AMarch 18, 2021Added M300 to the copyright page.
Rev. BAugust 16, 2021
- Video feed button added.
- Fly Zones added
- Added presets weed species and weed detection.
Rev. COctober 19, 2021Update name AGX710 to Double 4K Skyport
Rev. DJanuary 27, 2022Added Layers, Video Capture Feed, Image Capture Area, and Fly Zones.
Rev E
September 1, 2022
Updated Branding

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