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# Offload Process - Mac

## Getting Started

The 65R stores the imagery on an internal solid state hard drive that is not removable from the sensor. Use the process outline below to access the collected data. 

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Imagery is NOT stored on the micro SD card. 
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## Instructions

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### Power On Sensor

Power the 65R using the AC adapter or keep it attached to the aircraft and turn the aircraft on. 

Then wait for the LEDS on the sensor to do the following:

<table><thead><tr><th width="217">Power Method</th><th>LED Behavior</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>AC Power Adapter</td><td>Flashing Red</td></tr><tr><td>Drone Power</td><td>Solid Green (Requires GPS Fix)<br>Solid Red (After 2 minutes w/o GPS) </td></tr></tbody></table>

This verifies that the sensor is fully booted and ready for data offload.

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### Connect USB Cable to Sensor and Computer

Connect the sensor to the computer using a USB cable.

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Use the USB-C port on the sensor not the USB-C port on the top of the gimbal.
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Use the [USB-C Cable provided with the 65R](https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Powerline-Pull-up-Resistor-MacBook/dp/B01MZIPYPY?th=1). This cable gives the best and most reliable performance.&#x20;
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### Open a Finder Window

Once the 65R is fully booted it will appear as a network location in the left hand menu of the Finder window.

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If the 65R doesn't automatically show up, select the Network option under Locations, as it may appear there the first time the 65R is connected.

If there is a SENTERA-65R-SMB as well, select SENTERA-65R.
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If the 65R can't be connected to after a few minutes try the following: - Turn off/disconnect any Wi-Fi or Ethernet connections that have internet access. - Verify the USB cable being used is the provided cable or one of the listed [compatible cables.](https://sentera.gitbook.io/65r-sensor-user-guide/65r-sensor/whats-in-the-box/replacement-cables)
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### Select Data Folder

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### Select Snapshots Folder

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### Select Session Folder

Session folders are the folders where the imagery is stored for each flight.&#x20;

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If the 65R is not power cycled between flights that are intended to be separate (i.e. not a battery swap) all of the photos from both flights will be stored in the same session folder.&#x20;
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### Copy Folder

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Ensure that you always copy-paste (cmd+C) and not cut-paste (cmd+X). Using cut-paste can lead to data loss that can not be undone.
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### Eject Sensor

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Use the eject button to release the sensor from the OS. This provides the best reliability.&#x20;
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