Panoramic Camera Spatial Data Capture Checklist

The following checklist is required when using a GoPro Max/Max2 camera to capture Mega mapping data. You can use the corresponding checklist before capture, during capture, and after capture as a quick reference for the capture workflow.

Tip

We recommend printing or taking a screenshot of this checklist before each capture trip and confirming each item one by one.

Device Requirements

☐ GoPro Max/Max2 panoramic camera and matching extended selfie stick

☐ A high-speed action-camera memory card of 256 GB or larger is inserted, with transfer speed at V30/A2 level or above

☐ The storage card needs to be formatted

☐ The camera battery is fully charged before capture

☐ Use an external power bank if a single capture exceeds 80 minutes

☐ Check whether the front and rear lenses are clean and make sure there are no fingerprints, oil stains, or dust

☐ Remove the lens protector

☐ Mount the camera on the selfie stick and make sure the screw is tightened and there is no shaking

Check Device Configuration

Before capture, set the required parameters according to GoPro Max device configuration or GoPro Max2 device configuration.

☐ The firmware version of GoPro Max1 is 02.00

☐ GoPro Max2 has the specified firmware version installed and QR-code setup completed.

☐ GPS status is On

☐ Anti-flicker is set to 50 Hz or 60 Hz

☐ Video format is 360-degree video

☐ Resolution is 5.6K

☐ Capture frame rate is 25 or 30

Capture Environment

☐ Avoid capturing under very strong lighting, such as at noon on a sunny day

☐ Avoid capture in rain, snow, or heavy fog

☐ Avoid passing through completely dark passages or corridors

☐ Avoid capture when there are many people nearby

☐ When the temperature exceeds 30°, remove the battery and use a power bank for power

Start Up

☐ When capturing a route that includes outdoor areas, power on in an open area first, keep the camera in standby for more than 2 minutes, and then go to the capture start point

☐ The side of the camera with the screen faces you

☐ There are nearby objects such as buildings or statues within 3 meters of the start point

☐ At the starting location, move laterally more than 2 meters while facing a building or wall with rich entrance/exit textures

Start Capture

☐ Walking speed does not exceed 1 meter/second; avoid fast movement

☐ Hold the panoramic camera about 20 cm above your head and keep the selfie stick vertical

☐ When entering or leaving areas with strong brightness changes, such as entering indoors, slow down to give the camera time to adapt exposure

☐ Do not pause or stop recording during capture

☐ Do not spin in place; always keep displacement

☐ Do not block the front or rear lenses

☐ Do not take a vertical elevator

☐ Return to the start point or pass through an already captured area before ending capture

Post-Capture Check

☐ Check whether the generated .360 file size is normal, usually about 4000 MB for an 8-minute video

☐ After capture, immediately copy the data to the computer hard drive and save the video data by area name

☐ Do not modify the original video file name when uploading video data

☐ Check whether the exported video duration matches the actual capture duration