Panoramic camera spatial data collection checklist

The following is the checklist required for collecting Mega mapping data using the GoPro Max camera. You can refer to the corresponding checklist items during the pre-collection, collection process, and post-collection stages as a quick reference for the collection workflow.

Tip

It is recommended to print or screenshot this checklist before each collection trip and verify each item one by one.

Device requirements

☐ GoPro Max panoramic camera and its extended selfie stick

☐ A high-speed action camera memory card of 256 GB or larger (with a transfer speed of V30/A2 or higher) has been inserted

☐ The memory card needs to be formatted

☐ The camera battery is fully charged before collection

☐ An external power bank is required for single collections exceeding 80 minutes

☐ Check if the front and rear lenses of the camera are clean, ensuring no fingerprints, grease, or dust

☐ Remove the lens protector

☐ The camera is securely fixed to the selfie stick, ensuring the screw is tightened and there is no shaking

Check device configuration

Before collection, configure the corresponding parameters according to the GoPro Max device configuration

☐ The firmware version is 02.00

☐ The GPS status is on

☐ The anti-flicker setting is 50 Hz

☐ The video format is 360-degree video

☐ The resolution is 5.6K | 25

Collection environment

☐ Avoid collecting during periods of intense light (e.g., midday on sunny days)

☐ Avoid collecting in rainy, snowy, or foggy weather

☐ Avoid passing through completely lightless corridors or stairwells

☐ Avoid collecting when there are many people around

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

Start-up

☐ When collecting routes that include outdoor areas, first turn on the camera in an open area and keep it in standby for more than 2 minutes before starting the collection at the starting point

☐ The side of the camera with the screen faces you

☐ There are buildings, statues, or other close-range objects within 3 meters of the starting point

☐ At the starting point, move horizontally for more than 2 meters in front of a building or wall with rich textures

Start collection

☐ Walk at a speed not exceeding 1 meter/second, avoiding rapid movement

☐ Hold the panoramic camera about 20 cm above your head, keeping the selfie stick vertical

☐ When entering or exiting areas with drastic changes in lighting (e.g., entering indoors), slow down to give the camera time to adjust exposure

☐ Do not pause or stop recording during the collection process

☐ Do not spin in place; always maintain movement

☐ Do not block the front or rear lenses

☐ Do not take elevators

☐ Return to the starting point or pass through an already collected area before ending the collection

Post-collection checks

☐ Check if the size of the generated .360 file is normal (typically, an 8-minute video is about 4000 MB)

☐ After collection, immediately copy the data to a computer hard drive and save the video data under the area name

☐ Do not modify the original video filename when uploading the video data

☐ Check if the duration of the exported video matches the actual collection duration