Trimble R980
1
Assemble Aircraft
2
Install Sensor
Sentera Sensor Setup3
Install Module
RTK-PPK Module Installation4
9
Collect Base Data
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Coax Cable*

R980 Base Station

Survey Rod and Tripod

Internet Enabled Device*

RTK-PPK Module

Sentera Sensor

Inspired Flight Drone
*IF800 Coax cable shown
**Used to connect to the base station wifi and access the web interface

6X Dual Mount

Right Angle USB-C to USB-A Cable, 6in

Light Sensor
This guide will assume that the setup steps for the Trimble R980 Base Station have already been completed:
Assemble the aircraft per manufacturer instruction.
Assemble the R980 base station per manufacturer instruction.
Determine base station fix type to use and update Reference Position:
Self-Survey for Relative Accuracy
Known location or built in NTRIP for Global Accuracy
Wait for the sensor to boot and start a session. The session start on the sensor is indicated by the LEDs on the sensor being solid green.
Verify the GPS fix type using the external LED on the module or use the camera indicator icon in the upper right-hand corner of IGC.

Not Ready (DO NOT FLY)

Ready for PPK

RTK Float Fix (Accurate)

RTK Integer Fix (Most Accurate)
Collect/download the base data from the R980 for the appropriate time period that the flight took place.
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