Sensor Installation

Information

These are the instructions for installing a 6X Series Sensor onto a Freefly Astro.

Instructions - Red Mast

1

Install the Light Sensor Into the Mounting Tray

Orient the Light Sensor as shown below. The USB-C Port on the light sensor will face towards the front of the drone.

2

Install the 6X Gimbal in Smart Dovetail Receiver & Secure

Insert the 6X Gimbal into the Smart Dovetail Receiver, then secure the Smart Dovetail Latch

3

Connect the USB-C Cable to the Light Sensor

Connect the USB-C Cable to the USB-C port on the Light Sensor.

Ensure the USB-C port is facing the front of the aircraft.

4

Connect the USB-C Cable to the 6X Gimbal

Connect the USB-C Cable to the USB-C port on the 6X Gimbal

The light sensor is connected to the USB-C port on the upper portion of the gimbal not the USB-C port on the sensor itself.

5

Secure the USB-C Cable

Secure the cable in the cable clip.

6

Power the Aircraft On

Power on the aircraft and wait for the Sensor to boot.

Wait for the Sensor's LEDs to turn green before starting a mission.

Instructions - Black Mast & 2270 Propellers

Use these instructions if your 6X came with the black ILS mounting mast AND your Astro has the 2270 high efficiceny propellers installed. Please see the light sensor mounting hardware instructions for information on how to identify the propellers install on your aircraft.

1

Install the Light Sensor Into the Mounting Tray

Orient the Light Sensor as shown below. The USB-C Port on the light sensor will face towards the back of the drone.

2

Install the 6X Gimbal in Smart Dovetail Receiver & Secure

Insert the 6X Gimbal into the Smart Dovetail Receiver, then secure the Smart Dovetail Latch

3

Connect the USB-C Cable to the Light Sensor

Connect the USB-C Cable to the USB-C port on the Light Sensor.

Ensure the USB-C port is facing the back of the aircraft.

4

Connect the USB-C Cable to the 6X Gimbal

Connect the USB-C Cable to the USB-C port on the 6X Gimbal

The light sensor is connected to the USB-C port on the upper portion of the gimbal not the USB-C port on the sensor itself.

5

Secure the USB-C Cable

Secure the cable in the cable clip.

6

Power the Aircraft On

Power on the aircraft and wait for the Sensor to boot.

Wait for the Sensor's LEDs to turn green before starting a mission.