Suitable Locations for Installing Casia G

In this video, we will discuss some of the considerations that should be accounted for, when deciding on a location for your Casia G.

The Casia G has a 360° field of view of the sky. It searches multiple times per second for any intruder aircraft; however, the Casia G cannot see through solid objects like buildings, trees or poles. Therefore, the Casia G should be installed away from things that may block its view.

If you were to locate Casia G next to a building, 180° of its field of view will be obstructed. Instead, move the Casia G unit away from the building, so that it can detect traffic coming from behind it or mount the Casia G on top of the building. If neither of these are possible, you may choose to install a second Casia G on the other side of the building.

Moreover, trees will also block the field of view of the Casia G. If installing near trees because avoidance is not possible, try and install on a mast or at the top of a building. If the Casia G is next to a pole, it could completely occlude the field of view from one or more cameras. Again, it is better to install the system far away from the pole or to have it installed on top of it.

Depending on your operations, you may want to install the system permanently, or you may move from location to location. For example, if you plan to go out and spray a field, you may take the Casia out for a few days and then move it to another area. Or, if you are responding to a disaster, the system may be in one place for a couple of weeks—in which case, a tripod mount may be best (see our video about installing the Casia G on a tripod.)

If the Casia G is to support ongoing operations, for example parcel deliveries or a drone for a first responder DFR program, you will want to install it permanently. In these cases, a pole or mass mount will be best for permanent installs (see our video about the Casia G Top Mount Installation).

Regardless of the location of mounting, the point of your system must be as solid as possible to minimize the amount of movement that could impact the performance. The pole should be as close as possible but must be within 3° of vertical use. Use the appropriate app on your phone to check If the PO is level (iOSà Measure; AndroidàBubble Level).

The Casia G uses a 24V DC supply which is typically connected to a 110V AC supply. This can come from shore power, or from another source such as a generator or solar panels. The system needs 70 W peak power. Ensure that you can supply at least that amount for the duration of the time you need it to be active.

Moreover, Casia G needs to be connected to the internet. When connected, it will send heartbeat information to ensure the end user that the system is active. It will send information about the system such as the software version currently running, and lastly, but most importantly, it will send details on the location and class of intruder aircraft that may impact your UAV operations.

Additionally, connectivity can be provided by connecting the supplied RJ45 ethernet cable to your internet or by using an LTE hotspot. Casia works best with a reliable internet connection of at least 10MB per second. However, if you would like to upload a great deal of video from your system, it is recommended to have a highspeed high bandwidth connection.