Airace One

Airace One

Installation Instructions

1. Open Google Play Store on your Android Smartphone and search for “Airace One”.
2. Click on the top result and click Install to install the application on your smartphone.
3. Here is a direct play store link: Airace One

System Requirements

• Operating System: Android Oreo (8.0) or higher
• 64-bit arm64v8 based processor
• RAM: 4GB or more for optimal performance
• Internet Connection: Stable and active
• Wifi/Bluetooth Connection
• Screen size: 6.0 inch or higher

How to Use

1. On opening the Airace One Mobile App for the first time, you will be required to provide Bluetooth, Location and other permission to the app which is required for proper functioning of the app.
2. If you have existing account then click on Existing User and login using your Email/Phone and continue. For new users, click on New user and register your email and phone to get started with 7-day free trial or Start a INR 199/year subscription.
3. After registration/login, you can use the App with Airace GNSS receiver, Third party GNSS Receiver or Phone's Internal GPS receiver. You can select any of these in the subsequent screen.

Status bar

1. The status bar provides real-time information on various aspects of the Airace One Mobile App.
2. The leftmost corner displays a flag indicating the NMEA status, such as Single, Float, DGPS Fix, or RTK Fix.
3. The Bluetooth icon shows the connection status between the app and Airace Rover/Base devices.
4. The satellite icon and accompanying number display the currently visible satellites.
5. If connected to NTRIP, the status bar will also show the age of correction data for DGPS and RTK solutions, measured in seconds.
6. Additionally, the status bar indicates whether IMU corrections are enabled.

Connecting to Airace Rover/Base via Bluetooth

1. Once you select Airace Fx6i Receiver option, the following screen will show a list of all Airace Devices Paired with the Phone, if your Airace rover/base is not listed, first pair your device with your mobile device via Bluetooth, and then click on Refresh button.
2. Once your device appears in the list, click the Connect button to initiate the connection.
3. After a successful connection, a Green Arrow button will be shown. Tap on it to procees.
4. To disconnect a device click on Disconnect button.

Manage Device Configuration

In the Devices tab, you can efficiently manage and configure your devices. This includes:

• Connecting to Airace GNSS Devices: Pair and connect to your Airace GNSS devices via Bluetooth.
• Mode Selection: Switch between Base, Rover and WiFi File Manager modes as needed.
• Configuration Settings: Set up and adjust Rover and Base configurations.
• Radio Setup: Configure radio settings for optimal performance.
• Message Logging: Enable or disable message logging as required.
• IMU Management: Turn the IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) on or off.
• Reset to Default: Restore device settings to their default configuration.
• Settings Quick Panel: Quick Panel provides shortcuts for to start NTRIP service, change App's Language, Unit Settings and Limit Settings.

This comprehensive management functionality ensures that you can tailor your device settings to meet your specific requirements.

Switching Base/Rover/WiFi File Manager Mode

• On the configuration page, tap "Switch Base/Rover".
• You can choose either:

1. "Switch to Base Mode" OR
2. "Switch to Rover Mode" OR
3. “Switch to WiFi file Manager Mode”

• The receiver will switch to the selected mode

Configure Rover

• Tap on the Configure Rover button to access Rover configuration settings.
• You can adjust the measurement rate (in Hz or seconds), modify the dynamic model, select the satellite constellation, and set the minimum satellite signal threshold, among other options.
• Set the measurement rate in Hz or seconds as required.
• Choose the appropriate dynamic model from the dropdown menu.
• Select the satellite constellations to be used (GPS/QZSS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, GLONASS).
• Adjust the minimum satellite elevation angle using the slider.
• Tap "Set Configuration" to save the settings.
• Ensure to have 5 degree of elevation mask with SBAS disabled for avoiding position jump sometimes.

Configure Base

• Tap on the Configure Base button on the configuration page to enter Base configuration mode.
• Configure radio settings, NTRIP profiles, and WiFi credentials if needed.
• Set the base position manually or allow the receiver to average its position.
• Tap Set Configuration button to apply the settings.
• Ensure the base receiver is placed on a tripod or bipod and properly leveled.
• Ensure the base has 5 degree elevation mask with SBAS disabled.

NTRIP Setup for Base Receiver

• Power on the Airace FX6i receiver and connect it to the Airace One app via Bluetooth.
• Select the receiver and navigate to Configure Base.
• Set the Antenna Height and Antenna Reference Point as required.
• Enable NTRIP Server by ticking the checkbox.
• Fill in the following details:
  • Caster Address: Enter the IP address or domain of the NTRIP caster.
  • Caster Port: Input the port number provided by your NTRIP service provider.
  • Mount Point: Define the unique mount point name.
  • Mount Point PW: Enter the password for the mount point if required.
• Once filled, tap Set Base Configuration button.
• Optionally, tap Enable Long Range Radio if you wish to switch to radio corrections later.

NTRIP Setup for Rover Receiver

• Power on the Airace FX6i receiver and connect it to the Airace One app via Bluetooth.
• Select the receiver and navigate to My NTRIP Profiles from the Device configuration page.
• Tap Add New Profile button.
• Fill in the required details:
  • Profile Name: Assign a name for this NTRIP profile.
  • Address: Input the IP address or domain of the NTRIP caster.
  • Port: Enter the port number.
  • User Name: Provide your NTRIP username.
  • Password: Input your NTRIP password.
  • Mount Point: Specify the desired mount point.
• Tap Save Settings button.
• After saving, select the profile and click on Start NTRIP button to start the NTRIP.

Configure Logging

• Purpose: Enables raw data logging (UBX format) to the internal SD card for post-processing or data backup.
• In the device configuration page, tap on Logging.
• Ensure Log to SD Card is checked.
• Set the Max Log Time (minutes) for how long the receiver will log data.
• Set the Max Length Time (minutes) to determine the maximum duration of each log file.
• Click on Set Logging Configuration to save.
• This is essential for post-processing surveys (PPK) or maintaining a backup during RTK operations.

Note: This data can only be used in Static survey to eliminate the need of an controller for logging large observation files.

Messages

• Purpose: This menu allows users to restore the default message output configuration suitable for PPK and RTK surveys.
• In the device configuration page, tap on Messages.
• Click Reset to PPK/RTK Logging Defaults on the subsequent screen.
• This will reset the message output settings to the factory default, ensuring proper data logging and RTK correction streams.

Configure Wi-Fi

• Click on the Configure WiFi Hotspot button to enter Wi-Fi credentials.
• Enter WiFi SSID in respective field
• Enter WiFi Password in its respective field.
• You can enter SSID2 and Password2 as well, these will be used for WiFi Mode File Manager.
• Tap on Set WiFi Configuration button to set the configuration.
• You can turn off the WiFi by clicking on Turn Off WiFi button.

Radio Setup for Base Receiver

• Navigate to Radio Setup from the device configuration page.
• Set Radio Port Baud Rate and Data Port Baud Rate. Common settings are:
  • Radio Port Baud Rate: 57600
  • Data Port Baud Rate: 230400
• Tap Exit to save.
• Ensure the antenna and cables are connected properly.
• Once the base is broadcasting corrections over the radio, nearby Airace rovers can detect it automatically.

Radio Setup for Rover Receiver

• Navigate to Radio Setup from the configuration page.
• Set Radio Port Baud Rate and Data Port Baud Rate to the same values as the base.
• Tap Exit to save.
• The rover will automatically detect and pair with the base as long as the baud rates match.

Note:

1. Airace receivers can automatically detect and pair with each other over the radio when the baud rates are the same.
2. Ensure the base receiver is properly leveled and placed in an open area with a clear view of the sky.
3. Ensure the radio antennas are firmly connected and properly oriented.

IMU Activation (Tilt Compensation)

• Purpose: Activates the internal IMU sensor to enable tilt corrections, allowing accurate positioning even when the survey pole is tilted.
• In the device configuration page, tap on Enable IMU.
• A prompt will appear: Are you sure you want to activate IMU corrections?
• Click OK to enable tilt compensation.
• After activation, the receiver will apply tilt corrections automatically during measurements.
• You can disable IMU Correction by tapping the same button again.

Reset to Defaults

• Purpose: Restores the Airace FX6i receiver to factory settings, erasing all user configurations.
• Navigate to the receiver configuration menu.
• Select Reset to Default.
• Click Reset to Factory Defaults.
• The receiver will revert to factory settings; all configurations will be erased.
• Use this option when troubleshooting persistent issues or preparing the receiver for a new user.

Quick Panel Settings

The Device Configuration Page has some quick setting options for user's convenience like NTRIP settings, Unit Settings, Language Settings and Limit Settings

• NTRIP Settings: User can Add/Delete NTRIP profiles and also can Start/Stop NTRIP service from here.
• Unit Settings: Allows users to quickly change App's Length and Area Units.
• Language Settings: Allows users to change App's Langauge to desired language easily.
• Limit Settings: Allows users to take survey when only certain conditions are fulfilled for accurate and precise surveying. Limit settings contains following option to choose from:
  • Collect Points only when Quality is RTK Fix or Collect Points on any Quality
  • Collect Point when Age of Differential is under user chosen seconds (in between 0 to 60 seconds)

Settings

The Settings tab allows you to manage NTRIP caster profiles, update acccount details, change language, configure measurement units, onehub login/logout and Raw file download via WiFi. Additionally, you can reach out to our support team via the Support button to email us at info@airace.in, or use the Call Us button for direct phone support.

Account Settings

Setting up an NTRIP Profile

• Before setting up and connecting to an NTRIP caster, ensure you are connected to an Airace GNSS Receiver.
• Once connected, navigate to the Account Settings menu and click on the Airace Catalyst Profile button to add a profile.
• A new pop-up window will appear. Click on the Add New Profile button.
• On the next screen, enter the profile name and credentials for Airace Catalyst, then tap on Save Settings.
• The new profile will be added, and you can create multiple profiles if needed.
• Select the desired profile and press the Start NTRIP button to begin receiving NTRIP corrections.
• To stop NTRIP, click on Stop NTRIP button

Update Profile and Account Settings

• You can update your details like Your Name, Your company details by click on the Update Profile menu in Account Settings
• To update your Phone number, Email Address or Password, go to Update Account details menu in Account Settings.
• You can logout current user by click on Logout button in Account settings page.

Update App Language

• To update app language click on Change Language button in Account Settings page.
• Currently the Airace One App supports following languages:
  1. English (Default)
  2. Hindi
  3. Oriya
  4. Bangla
  5. Telugu
• Select any one of the language and click Ok to change language.

Backup and Restore

• You can take the backup of the app data using this option. This option helps in migrating the user from one phone to another without losing app data.
• Click on Backup and Restore option in Account settings then click on Create Backup to create a backup of your current app data.
• Your app's backup file will be saved in the Documents folder of your phone.
• To restore the backup data, click on "Restore Backup" button in Backup and Restore. A file selection window will open, select the desired backup file to restore the data.

Onehub login

• Click on Onehub login option in the Account settings menu to login to Onehub and sync your data seamlessly with Onehub portal.
• Enter your Phone number and OTP to login to onehub. Once you're logged in your Survey projects will sync up with the Onehub Portal.
• To logout from Onehub, click on Logout Onehub button.

Setting App Units

1. By default, the length unit is set to Meters, and the area unit is set to Square Meters.
2. To change these settings, click on the Unit Settings button in the Settings tab and then click on Unit Selection then select your preferred length and area units from the dialog box.
3. The app supports the following length units:
   • Meter
   • Feet
4. The app supports the following area units:
   • Square Meter
   • Square Feet
   • Acre
   • Hectare
   • Gunta

• By default, 1 Gunta is set to 1088.99 Square Feets, you can update Gunta unit from Gunta Setting option and enter your desired value aaccording to your Local Preferences.

Downloading Raw UBX File via WiFi

• To download Raw UBX file from your Airace Fx6i receiver, first go to Devices tab and Click on Configure WiFi Hotspot option.
• Enter your WiFi SSID and Password in SSID2 and Password2 fields respectively
• Now go to Switch Base/Rover option and click on Switch to WiFi file Manager Mode to set Receiver to Wifi Mode.
• Once your receiver will go to WiFi Mode, Bluetooth will disconnect and Receiver will connect to the WiFi with provided credentials.
• Check Airace Fx6i receiver's display, it will show a local IP address to connect to.
• Connect your Mobile Phone to the same WiFi Network.
• Now go to Settings tab and click on Raw File Download Manager and it will ask for IP address. Enter the IP address displayed on the Airace Fx6i receiver and then click Next button.
• A webpage will open listing all Raw UBX file in the receiver, select the files you want and click on Download to start the download process.

Note:

1. Ensure Airace Fx6i receiver and Mobile phone is connected to the same WiFi Network.
2. Enter the same IP address in the App as it is shown in the Airace Fx6i receiver's display.
3. Make sure WiFi hotspot connection is stable and in proper range to both Airace Fx6i receiver and Mobile phone.
4. You can also view and download Raw UBX Files from your preferred Mobile Browser by entering the IP address showin in receiver's display.

App Support

• To contact Airace Support, click on Support option in the Settings Tab and you can connect to us via Email or phone
• Click on Email Support button to reach out to use via Email.
• Our Support email is info@airace.in.
• You can also connect to us via Phone using Call Us button.
• You can also share app's internal logs with us for debugging cases using Share App logs button. App's logs will be stored in Documents folder in your Mobile Phone.
• Feel free to reach out to use for any queries or product information.

Taking GNSS Surveys

The Airace One Mobile App enables users to conduct GNSS surveys, marking points, lines, and polygons at precise locations on the map. You can stake out points and lines for accurate measurements and apply coordinate geometry to the collected data. The app supports various data formats, including CSV, KML, DXF, and ESRI Shapefile, for both import and export.

Creating Surveys and Capturing Points

1. After successfully connecting to an Airace Rover/Base via Bluetooth and receiving NTRIP corrections, navigate to the Survey tab and create a new survey by tapping the New Survey button.
2. A survey form will appear. Enter the survey name, description, coordinate system, and geoid model, then click Submit to create the survey.
3. Select the newly created survey to open a map showing your current location.
4. You can also go to your current location by clicking on Locate Me button.
5. You can switch the map type between Satellite and OSM using the layer switch button located in the top right corner of the screen.
6. Zoom in or out by pinching the map. To add a pole height, tap the Tools button in the top right corner, enter the pole height, and click Set to apply it.
7. To create a new point at your current location, tap the Add Point button in the bottom right corner of the map screen. A popup will appear, allowing you to name the point, add a description, and set the averaging time. Once configured, click Measure to capture the point.
8. The point will be saved to the survey. You can measure as many points as needed.
9. For automatic point measurement, click the Auto Point button (marked as "Auto"). You can choose to measure points automatically based on distance traveled or time. Enter the desired distance or time and click Set. The app will then measure points according to the specified settings.
10. After capturing multiple points, click the hamburger menu in the bottom left corner of the map and select Points to view all recorded points. Tap on each point to view its details.

Taking Line and Polygon Surveys

1. To survey a line or polygon, click the Switch Geometry button located above the Auto Point button, select the desired geometry, and click Select Geom. By default, point geometry is selected. The app supports three geometries: Point, Line, and Polygon.
2. Start capturing points either manually or using the Auto Point feature.
3. For line geometry, after capturing the second point, the map will display the line, and the Switch Geometry button will change to the Save Geometry button with a checkmark.
4. For polygon geometry, after capturing the third point, the map will display the polygon, and the Switch Geometry button will change to the Save Geometry button with a checkmark.
5. You can capture as many points as needed. Once the desired line or polygon is defined, click the Save Geometry button, name the line or polygon, and click Save to store the geometry in the survey.
6. To view all the lines/polygons in a survey. Click on the hamburger menu in the bottom left corner of the map and select either Line or Polygon. A list of selected geometry will appear. Click on any one of them to vie its properties.
7. For line geometries, there will be a Stakeout button present to stakeout the line.
8. You can also click on the line/polygon shown in the map to view its details.

Recording Raw NMEA Sentences

1. To record raw NMEA sentences within a survey, tap on the Tools button located in the top right corner, then select the Start Recording button.
2. Choose the desired recording interval in minutes or hours, and click Start Recording to begin capturing raw data.
3. The raw data will be recorded in .ubx format and saved to your device’s internal storage.
4. To stop recording, tap on the Stop Recording button.

Calculating Distance/Area Between Points

1. To calculate the distance or area between points, tap on the Tools button in the top right corner and select the Calculate Distance/Area button.
2. Choose two points from the list to calculate the distance between them, or select three or more points to calculate the area enclosed by them.

Adding Manual Key-In

1. To add a key-in point to the map, tap on the Tools button in the top right corner and select the Add Key-In Point button.
2. A pop-up window will appear; enter the point name and its details.
3. You can enter point details in following formats:
   • Lat / Lng / Elevation (Degree Decimal Format)
   • Lat / Lng / Elevation (Degree Minutes Seconds Format)
   • Easting / Northing / Zone / Ortho Height
4. Tap Add Point to add the key-in point to the survey.

Staking Out

a. Point Stakeout

1. After a field operator has conducted a survey, the points collected can be staked out to verify the accuracy of the coordinate data.
2. To stake out a point, tap on the Tools button in the top right corner and select the Stake Out button. Then, choose the point you wish to stake out.
3. A stake-out window will open, displaying your current location along with a direction line to guide you to the destination point.
4. The stake-out window will provide various parameters, including Easting Change, Northing Change, Distance, Elevation Difference, HDOP, and VDOP. A compass will also be displayed to help you navigate toward the destination point.
5. As you approach the destination, it will be indicated by three concentric circles around the point, a large 30 cm circle, a medium 5 cm circle and a 2cm circle. When you are within the 2 cm circle, the app will announce "Staked out" and present an Add Point button. Tap on Add Point and then Measure to save the staked point.
6. Alternatively, you can stake out a point by selecting it on the map and tapping Stake Out.

b. Line Stakeout

1. To stake out a line, select the line on the map or choose it from the list of lines.
2. Tap on the Stake Out button. A dialog will appear asking the points interval. Enter the interval as per your requirement and click on Continue Button.
3. A line stake-out map will open, similar to the point stake-out map. However, instead of a point, the map will display a red line with its initial point highlighted.
4. Navigate to the initial point of the line and stake it out. After staking out the initial point, the map will update to show the next point, located at specified interval from the initial point along the line.
5. Continue this process until you reach the end of the line. As you stake out points along its length, the line will gradually change to green.
6. After staking out the final point, a button will appear to save the line. Tap it to save the staked line.

Base Shift

If a base shift occurs, you can calculate the shift from known points and apply it within the survey.

1. Tap on the Tools menu and select the Base Shift option.
2. From the list of points, choose a known point and then select the corresponding base-shifted point.
3. Click on the Calculate Base Shift button. The app will compute the base shift and display the difference value in a pop-up window.
4. To apply this difference as the base shift within the survey, click on the Set Base Shift button.

Dividing a Line into Equal Sections

The Airace One Mobile App allows you to divide a line between two points into equal segments, adding points at specified intervals along the line.

1. To divide a line, navigate to the Tools menu and select the Divide Line option. A pop-up will appear displaying a list of points. Choose any two points and click on the Split Line button.
2. A map will display the line connecting the selected points. After verifying the points, proceed by clicking on the Divide Line button.
3. A new pop-up will prompt you to specify the division distance in meters or feet. Enter the desired distance and click on the Divide Line button.
4. The app will divide the specified line into equal segments based on the entered distance.
5. Finally, click the Save Data button to save the line and the newly created points to the survey. These points can later be staked out by selecting them and choosing the Stake Out option.

Dividing an Area

The app also enables the division of a polygon into smaller sub-polygons of a specified area.

1. To divide a polygon, go to the Tools menu and select the Area Divide option. Choose the desired polygon from the list.
2. A map will display the selected polygon. Click on the desired side of the polygon from which the sub-polygon will align. The selected side will change from magenta to red, indicating selection.
3. After selecting the side, click on the Divide Polygon button a popup will open showing current Polygon area and will show three option to divide a polygon.
   • Divide by Area: Choose this to divide the polygon into your desired area.
   • Divide by Percentage: Choose this to divide the polygon into your desired percentage of the main polygon
   • Divide by Equal parts: Choose this to divide the polygon into your specified parts.
4. Click on the Divide Area button to proceed.
5. The app will process the polygon and create a sub-polygon with intersecting points. The area of both the main and sub-polygons will be displayed.
6. To save the intersecting points and sub-polygon click on "Save Data" button.

Coordinate Geometry (COGO) Functionalities

The Airace One Mobile App includes a range of Coordinate Geometry (COGO) tools to assist users in analyzing and working with survey points on-site.

1. To access the COGO functionalities, tap on the COGO button in the Tools menu and select the required option.
2. The following COGO functionalities are available in the app:
   • Two Points: Calculate Azimuth, Horizontal Distance, Vertical Distance, Total Distance, and errors between two points. Select the two points and click on Compute to obtain the results.
   • Point to Line: Calculate the minimum distance from a point to a line defined by two points. Select point P and line vertices A and B, then click on Compute to calculate the distance.
   • Offset Point: Determine the coordinates of point P using the coordinates of a reference point A, the azimuth angle between A and P, and the horizontal and vertical distances between A and P. Enter the required values and click on Compute to obtain the coordinates of point P.
   • Intersection Point: Determine the intersection point P of two lines AB and CD. Select points A, B, C, and D, then click on Compute to obtain the coordinates of the intersection point.
   • Bisection Point: Calculate the coordinates of a bisection point P given the coordinates of points A, B (intersection), and C, along with the distance between B and P. Enter the required details and click on Compute to obtain the coordinates of the bisection point.
   • Circle Intersection: Find the common intersection point of circles centered on selected points. Choose a minimum of two and a maximum of four points, then draw circles with the chosen points as centers and desired radii. Once the circles are drawn, click on the Intersect Circles button to find the intersection points. The intersecting points can be saved to the survey, or you can view their details and start a stakeout.

Managing Surveys

The Airace One mobile app supports importing, exporting, and deleting surveys. You can manage survey data effectively using these features.

Importing Surveys

You can import various types of geometric data into a survey:

• Points Geometry: Importable via CSV format.
• Points, Line, and Polygon Geometry: Importable via DXF, KML, and ESRI Shapefile Zip formats.

To import geometries into a survey:

1. Go to the Survey tab.
2. Click on the vertical three-dots menu in the top-right corner of the desired survey.
3. Click on Import Option.

Importing a CSV File: To import points using a CSV file:

1. Click on Import Excel File and select a CSV file from the internal storage of your mobile device.
2. The CSV file should be in the following format:

Import CSV Format for Airace One Mobile App

Name	Easting	Northing	Orthometric Height	Zone
1	337941.7414	2428910.97	580.7898546	45 N
2	337941.791	2428910.975	579.0968537	45 N
3	337941.9033	2428915.275	579.3578324	45 N
4	337942.1107	2428920.587	579.7018049	45 N
5	337943.6599	2428925.964	579.6707543	45 N

Note: Only point geometries can be imported using the Excel file import. To import line and polygon geometries, use the appropriate import options.

Importing a DXF File: To import a DXF file:

1. Ensure the data is in UTM format.
2. Select Import DXF File and choose a DXF file from the internal storage of your mobile device.
3. Click confirm to import the file. A new form will appear where you must select the UTM Zone Letter and Zone Number from the drop-down menu, then click OK to proceed.

Importing KML File: To import an KML File:

1. Click on Import KML File and select a KML file from the internal storage of your mobile device.
2. The KML file will be imported into the survey.

Importing ESRI Shapefile Zip: To import an ESRI Shapefile zip:

1. Click on Import Shapefile Zip and select a SHP zip file from the internal storage of your mobile device.
2. The SHP file will be imported into the survey.

Exporting Surveys

To export survey geometries:

1. Tap on Export.
2. A pop-up will appear asking which format you would like to export.

Supported export formats include:

• RTK Logging Points CSV
• Only RTK Point CSV
• DXF File
• SHP File

Select the desired format to proceed with the export.

Deleting Surveys

To delete a survey:

• Click on the Delete button next to the survey you wish to remove.

Common Issues and Troubleshooting steps

Sr No.	Issue	Remedy
1	CSV file is not importing	To import CSV file properly, make sure it is in correct format as suggested here
2	Importing DXF file is not showing points in the map	Make sure that DXF file contains position data in UTM coordinates and elevation must be Orthometric Height.
3	Point data and measurement are in Feet but required in Meters or vice versa	Change Unit setting to Meter/Feet in Settings Tab.
4	App not showing RTK Fix	Make sure you've connect with NTRIP server to receive RTCM corrections. To connect to NTRIP server, go to Settings Tab and Add a Ntrip Profile then click on Start CORS.
5	Airace GNSS Device is not showing in Bluetooth device list	Make sure you've paired the Airace GNSS Device via Bluetooth first. Once paired successfully, click on Refresh button in the Device Connection page and it will show the Airace GNSS Device. Click on Connect button to get started.