Best Practices: Capturing data with RedEdge or Sequoia
How you capture data is critical to produce quality output. This guide takes you through everything you need to know.
Getting Started in ATLAS Cloud
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ATLAS Cloud
Video Tutorials
Getting Started in ATLAS
Documentation
General Questions
- ★ ATLAS Frequently Asked Questions
- What Sequoia capture modes does ATLAS Support?
- Create an NDVI shapefile from an ATLAS GeoTIFF
- Creating agricultural indices (NDVI, NDRE) from an ATLAS GeoTIFF in QGIS
- How do I get an ATLAS account?
- How do I change Atlas plans?
RedEdge
Product Questions
- What does RedEdge's Downwelling Light Sensor do for my data?
- What is the center wavelength and bandwidth of each filter on the RedEdge camera?
- Why does RedEdge use such narrow bands in comparison to other multispectral cameras that use wide bands?
- Why did you choose those particular bands for the RedEdge camera?
- Can RedEdge produce Digital Surface Models?
Manuals and Documentation
- ★ RedEdge Manual > Overview and Table of Contents
- RedEdge: How do I calibrate the magnetometer?
- RedEdge API Reference Page
- RedEdge Manual > Getting Started > Connections
- DLS Integration Guide > Operation
- DLS Integration Guide > Power On and Configuration
Integration With Drones
- RedEdge: What is the resolution/GSD of the imagers?
- RedEdge Integration Guide
- Does ATLAS Process RGB data?
- Where can I find reflectance values for my panels?
- How do I install the ferrites that come with RedEdge?
- Can I power the camera from a separate BEC and still trigger with my autopilot?
Camera Operation
- What can I use to protect the RedEdge's lenses during data collection?
- Why are the five images captured by RedEdge not aligned to each other?
- How do I connect to the camera’s Wi-Fi?
- Can the Wi-Fi on the RedEdge camera be disabled?
- The Wi-Fi connection of the camera is not working well. Why?
- How should the lenses of the camera be cleaned?
Processing Data
Sequoia
Getting Started With Sequoia
Product Questions
- How do RedEdge™ and Sequoia™ differ?
- How can I update the firmware on my Sequoia and/or verify the version?
- Sequoia's components (GPS, IMU, Magnetometer)
- Missing or Dead Pixels in Your Images
- What is Sequoia's data output format?
- What is the field of view for Sequoia's lenses?
Manuals and Documentation
Integration With Drones
- Sequoia Integration Kit Assembly Instructions
- What external batteries work with Sequoia?
- How do I power Sequoia using my drone's battery?
- How do I mount Sequoia to my drone?
- Can Sequoia be integrated into drones like DJI Phantom and 3DR Solo?
- What are the voltage / power requirements for Sequoia?
Camera Operation
Processing Data
Data Collection Guidelines
Guides and Documentation
General Questions
- Do I still need to take panel shots if I am using a sunshine sensor?
- How do calibrated reflectance panels improve my data?
- How much overlap is needed?
- How do I download the Capture Location KMZ from a RedEdge and open it in Google Earth?
- What is the recommended workflow for taking images of the Calibrated Reflectance Panel?
- I need to fly at low altitudes, how can I improve the odds this data can be processed by Atlas?