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Payload profiles

In the Main menu section Profiles, Payloads are listed as predefined payload cards, and possible to create a new payload card defining the payload’s parameters.
To add a new payload, click the 'Create new' button - enter the required parameters and confirm with 'Save'.

To assign payload to a certain vehicle profile, in the Main Menu select "Profiles" - Vehicles, select the vehicle, and click the block-card, 'Edit' button will be enabled.
In the block-card after clicking 'Edit' on the Payload section 'Add' new button will be displayed - click it to add payloads from the list.

Payload parameter description

ParameterDescriptionMandatory
Payload nameUser-defined payload nameYes
WeightCamera weight, kgYes
True focal length, mmTrue focal lengthYes
Sensor width, mmPhysical sensor width in metric unitsYes
Sensor height, mmPhysical sensor height in metric unitsYes
Sensor horizontal resolution, pxSensor horizontal resolution in pixelsYes
Sensor vertical resolution, pxSensor vertical resolution in pixelsYes
Minimum triggering intervalMinimum time interval between two neighboring shotsYes

Payload importing/exporting

The payload profile import/export feature allows easy adding profiles for cameras that are not in UgCS by default. This can be used by both - payload manufacturers as well as customers using custom payload with UgCS.

The camera parameters in UgCS include sensor size, focal distance, and minimum triggering interval. Correct payload parameters are necessary to ensure proper overlap between images, accurate flight altitude for the set GSD, and less frequent triggering of the camera than it physically allows.