Vehicle Overview
This section discusses the options available in the Vehicle Overview and its sub-menus.
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This section discusses the options available in the Vehicle Overview and its sub-menus.
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The Vehicle Overview can be accessed via the AMC menuor by clicking the Vehicle Status Indicator.
The Notifications window provides in-flight information for pilots. A more detailed log is uploaded to the Auterion Suite for analysis if the cloud functionality is enabled.
Notifications can be deleted by clicking on the trash bin in the lower right corner of the window.
Do not attempt to calibrate any of the available sensors except the Compass when indicated. DO NOT perform a Factory reset, as this will render your vehicle unusable.
The Wi-Fi connection is used to establish a wireless link to the flight controller. It facilitates Vehicle Activation and enables minor background updates for the software running on the DeltaQuad Evo.
Hotspot Mode (Default): The flight controller creates a Wi-Fi access point (Hotspot) that a device can connect to for Wi-Fi telemetry. The default SSID (Network) is: skynode-<serialnumber>.
Station Mode (Disable Hotspot Mode): The flight controller automatically connects to an existing local Wi-Fi network using the supplied credentials. If this Wi-Fi network also provides internet access, the vehicle will connect to the Auterion Suite.
Wi-Fi: Select to enable Wi-Fi.
Hotspot Mode: Select to enable Hotspot mode.
Network (SSID): skynode-<serialnumber> (default)
Password: 1234567890 (default)
Status:
Green: Connected
Red: Disconnected
Reset to Hotspot: Resets credentials to the default Hotspot settings.
Connect: Connects to the selected Wi-Fi network.
The options presented in this menu are:
LTE: Select to enable LTE connectivity.
APN (Access Point Name): The APN name for your cellular data plan, which depends on your service provider.
Allow Roaming: Select to enable roaming if you want to allow connections to a cellular network that is not your primary service provider.
Enable PIN: Select to use a SIM card PIN. Note that the PIN is not stored and must be entered on every boot when enabled.
Status:
Green - Connected
Red - Disconnected
Submit: Confirm changes.
The DeltaQuad Evo comes with a pre-installed Orange (US, Canada, Europe) SIM card, with a data limit of 10 GB. Additional data can be purchased through Auterion. Alternatively, a SIM card from a local provider can be installed and used with the associated APN.
The table below lists typical Access Point Names (APNs) for existing DeltaQuad Evo users. If your carrier is not listed, please contact their support or check their website to obtain the correct settings.
Orange (global)
orange.m2m.spec
T-Mobile (US)
fast.t-mobile.com
AT&T (US)
NXTGENPHONE
Verizon (US)
vzwinternet
Bell (CAN)
pda.bell.ca
Telus (CAN)
sp.telus.com
Rogers (CAN)
ltemobile.apn
Freedom Mobile (CAN)
internet.freedommobile.ca
Digitalrepublic (CH)
dr.m2m.ch
Sunrise (CH)
internet
The Active Tasks window is an interface that displays ongoing activities, which is particularly important when conducting surveys. After touchdown, the photos and collected metadata are processed.
The Safety page is used to configure the most important failsafe settings. To access these settings, click on the Safety icon at the bottom of the Vehicle Overview window.
Auterion Suite provides advanced connected vehicle features for the DeltaQuad Evo. To access these settings, click on the Cloud icon at the bottom of the Vehicle Overview window.
Current Features Offered
Live Telemetry: View the vehicle's position and status on a live map.
Live Video: Watch a live video feed from the connected camera.
Picture Upload: Automatically upload all photos taken during a flight.
Getting Started
Before using these connected features, each vehicle must be registered with the Auterion Suite.
Prerequisites
Ensure the vehicle is connected to a network, either via cellular or an internet-enabled Wi-Fi connection.
Wi-Fi Setup from AMC
Connect your computer or device to the vehicle via USB-C.
Once the features are enabled in the vehicle's dashboard, the cloud options available in AMC can be configured.
The More tab provides access to GPS Advanced Settings and the About tab.
To access GPS Advanced Settings, click the More icon in the lower-right corner of the Vehicle Overview window.
The following three settings can be toggled on or off:
Enable this setting to display the vehicle's raw GPS location (indicated by a gray arrow) on the map, toggle GPS Fusion on or off, and manually reset the vehicle's position.
Permit takeoff without a GPS lock.
Enable this setting to manually set the vehicle's Home Position.
The About tab displays information about the software versions.
The Sensors tab provides access to all sensors and their calibration screens. The DeltaQuad Evo's sensors come pre-calibrated, no additional calibration is needed. In some cases, a Compass Calibration may be required. For more information about Compass Calibration, please read .
The interactive Preflight Checklist in AMC can be accessed by clicking the icon in the lower-left corner of the Vehicle Overview window. This checklist must be completed before every flight, as it is an integral part of the Pre-flight Checks outlined in this .
Read to learn more about the Safety Features and failsafe settings.
Navigate to the vehicle's dashboard by visiting in your web browser and enable features.
These settings are intended for intermediate pilots and apply specifically to GPS-Denied Operations. For more information about GPS-denied Operations, please refer to the section in this manual.
