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EXIF geotagging – Basics

Last Updated: April 10, 2023

EXIF Geotagging For Sony and ADTi cameras is ENTIRE cappable to geotag JPG or RAW images directly in the camera. For Canon R5 is ENTIRE cappable to geotag JPG files in-camera SD card. Once you land your drone, all photos are geotagged with precise GPS position of the capture. Optionally you can also get accurate...

Geotagging modes comparison

Last Updated: April 11, 2023

Geotagging modes comparison ENTIRE provides three different geotagging modes: Direct EXIF – the most advanced mode is available only for Sony cameras or Canon R5 and has certain limitations that vary by camera model or brand. Full TEXT – mode is simpler, but it still enables the inclusion of photo names in the list of...

EXIF Geotagging – how it works?

Last Updated: August 5, 2025

Notice​ “Camera disconnected”  is proper connection state under geotagging mode for Sony and ADTi. Entire use USB connection only for geotagging, not for control. Presumptions Sony & ADTi Sony A7 | A6 | A5 | A9 | A1 Camera must be connected to the Entire via Multi-Port cable -> For Sony ILX-LR1 we have dedicated...

MissionPlanner camera control plugin

Last Updated: May 25, 2025

Installation 1.    Download our Mission Planner plugin here 2.    Unzip and copy all files to Mission Planner plugins path: – “C:Program Files (x86)Mission Plannerplugins” 3.    Open Mission Planner application 5.    Right click to tabs and enable Camera control plugin 4.    In few seconds new tab will appear Updated release notes: Initial release v 1.01:...

HereLink Camera control

Last Updated: January 22, 2025

Installation of MavCam for HereLink First step You have to have a valid MavLink connection from the ENTIRE to the Cube (PixHawk) or directly to the HereLink air unit to use MavCam. 1)  Download and Unzip file MavCamHL.apk2)  Copy file to microSD card3)  Insert SD card to your Herelink4)  Click to notification – “New SD...

Universal set installation for PixHawk

Last Updated: March 27, 2026

Installation basics For the GeoTagging mode, the AIR Commander Entire must be connected to Sony or ADTi Camera via Multiport Cable.  Multiport cable was included in your geotagging cable set. For Canon cameras, you have to use WiFi remote control and USB connection is not used!   Important! Do not skip steps or dismiss if...

Universal set installation for DJI

Last Updated: August 18, 2022

Installation basics For the GeoTagging mode the AIR Commander Entire must be connected to the Camera via Sony Multiport Cable. Multiport cable was included in your geotagging cable set. There are few options about triggering of the camera during mission:      a) Using DJI Remote (RSS) (suggested) – in this option you MUST use the...

Simple Geotagging set for PixHawk

Last Updated: March 27, 2026

Installation basics For the GeoTagging mode, the AIR Commander Entire must be connected to Sony or ADTi Camera via Multiport Cable.  Multiport cable was included in your geotagging cable set. For Canon cameras, you have to use WiFi remote control and USB connection is not used! Important! Do not skip steps or dismiss if result...

LightWare rangefinder installation

Last Updated: October 28, 2022

RangeFinder EXIF geotagging For some usage scenarios is important to have information about distance of photographed object from the camera. For example, when you need to measure length of cracks in the concrete dam. For this purpose we’ve implemented LightWare rangefinders compatibility and direct geotagging of the distance value to the EXIF during geotagging. Connection...

Cables for geotagging

Last Updated: January 18, 2022

Cables for geotagging Amount of cables for geotagging implemetation may be confusing at the first moment. Here are photos of cables with names for a case you stuck somewhere.

Using SmartPlug for camera control

Last Updated: July 20, 2023

Basic information SmartPlug can be used only for Sony cameras.Camera control via SmartPlug is not necessary when Geotagging features are not used. For all “movie” or “photographer” usage scenario is SmartPlug not necessary, however can speed-up camera control.For users who intend to use Geotagging, SmartPlug will bring back some control features unavailable during Geotagging.Full list...

Using WiFi for camera control

Last Updated: October 2, 2024

Basic information USB connection of Sony cameras can be used for Geotagging (in MASS STORAGE mode), or for control (in PC REMOTE mode). But not both. If you will use only USB connection and IR commanding for geotagging, you will get Photo trigger (multiport), Video trigger (multiport), Zoom (multiport), MENU access and navigation (left/right/up/down/OK) via...

Gremsy EVO T3 | S1 | T7 installation for PixHawk

Last Updated: March 27, 2026

Installation basics For the GeoTagging mode must be the AIR Commander ENTIRE connected to the Camera via Sony Multiport Cable. Multiport cable was included in your geotagging cable set. NTIRE Important! Do not skip steps or dismiss if result is not as described.If system does not behave as described, check again wiring and configuration. Firmware!...

Gremsy Pixy-S installation for PixHawk

Last Updated: March 27, 2026

Installation basics Here is a list of cables specific for Pixy-S installation. All cables needed for installation are included in Gremsy NEO set for Pixy-S. Important! Do not skip steps or dismiss if result is not as described.If system does not behave as described, check again wiring and configuration. Firmware! Majority of features used here...

Automatic triggering feature

Last Updated: January 18, 2022

Automatic triggering features are handy only for cases where mission triggering is not available. For majority of usage scenarios (at both DJI and PixHawk) is the Entire able to trigger photos by planned mission and there is no need to configure this features before flight. Trigger photo by distance Use sliders to configure exact distance...

Other geotagging settings

Last Updated: January 18, 2022

Camera offset X/Y/Z When GPS is used, offset is counted from body center (if correct offset is configured in the FC). If your flight controller does not have configured antennas offsets, configure offset from the camera to the antenna. When RTK is used, offset must be counted from Antenna AOffset is in millimeters! GPS realtime...

Mavlink PassThrough

Last Updated: January 18, 2022

Basic settings Mavlink PassThrough is feature to forward all Incoming (from PixHawk) data to external device and also from external device back to the PixHawk. This function is here to simplify wiring and avoid separate connections for each device. This feature is mainly used for geotagging at Workswell Wiris cameras. Enable forwarding Click to any...

Developer information

Last Updated: November 16, 2025

Notice​ This page is draft and needs to be imrpoved. Majority of users should not need informations at this page This page is aimed to implementators and developers who would like to implement own camera control software for their users MavLink basics By default ENTIRE uses MAV_COMP_ID_CAMERA6 For highest geotagging accuracy ENTIRE needs: Working TIMESYNC...

EMLID connection

Last Updated: March 6, 2024

Connection Connection is done via serial connection (GND + RX + TX). You can use our official connection cable here. Or you can create your own by this wiring: EMLID configuration Open your EMLID’s configuration and configure serial port as SERIAL with parameters: Baudrate – 115200 Format  – ERB ENTIRE configuration In the Entire you...

DJI API to MavLink conversion

Last Updated: May 2, 2022

Basics​ This page is aimed for users with: DJI M300 DJI M210 DJI M600 Any DJI A3 driven drone Any DJI N3 driven drone who would like to use camera with MavLink interface for geotagging and control. Especially cameras like: Wiris Sentera MicaSense any other MavLink accessory or camera How it works Data reception: Entire...

PC EXIF geotagging application

Last Updated: August 15, 2023

Notice! This aplication is used to apply text backup log to existing JPG images in EventTEXT or SD Card geotagging mode. Alternatevily can be used in case of failure in DirectEXIF mode. When this tool is used: EventTEXT mode SD Card mode Direct EXIF mode failure: Camera battery gets drained during the flight Camera error...

Power adaptor – uBEC v2

Last Updated: September 5, 2023

Voltage polarity! uBEC does not have reverse polarity protection! Triple check polarity of input voltage! If you are unsure, disconnect Entire before first power up! Warning​! MAXIMUM INPUT VOLTAGE IS 23V! MAXIMUM CONSTANT OUTPUT CURRENT IS 1A! INPUT A AND B ARE INTERCONNECTED! Technical IN A connector – JST PH IN B connector – JST...

Connection set for ILX-LR1 for PixHawk

Last Updated: March 27, 2026

Installation basics Here is a list of cables you will need for direct connection of Sony ILX-LR1 to the Pixhawk / Ardupilot / Cube flight controller for geotagging and control of the camera. Pixhawk cable: ILX-LR1 connection harness (this cable comes pre-connected together with uBEC)This harness will supply you connector to power up the camera...

Gremsy Pixy-LR set installation for PixHawk

Last Updated: March 27, 2026

Installation basics Here is a list of cables you will need for connection of Sony ILX-LR1 mounted on Pixy-LR gimbal together with the Pixhawk / Ardupilot / Cube flight controller for geotagging and control of the camera. COM4-MavLink cable Pixy-LR connection harness: uBEC with power cables: Mount Sony ILX-LR1 to Pixy-LR gimbal STEP 1 Mount...

GPS delay calculation

Last Updated: August 7, 2025

Impact of GPS delay to geotagging GPS or RTK system provides data via serial bus, which delays the position data for some very short time. When GPS or RTK is connected to flightcontroller, and than forwarded to TAG-E or ENTIRE, there is another delay of transmission. Both TAG-E and ENTIRE calculates automatically offset of this...

Capture detection rewiring

Last Updated: November 12, 2025

Wiring of capture detection ENTIRE captures exposure with exact timing on pin 1 of EXT port (red wire). This pin has been used since ENTIRE revision 1 and has strong internal pull-up resistor (1kOhm). This pull up resistor may cause problems when shared with autopilot or external PPK systems.This page is about alternative option of...

Action Button installation

Last Updated: November 22, 2025

Action Button purpose Action button is simple external push button device for ENTIRE R3 and TAG-E. It is used to manually (without accessing of WiFi or using QGC / drone) start and stop geotagging session. Button is used applied mainly in non-drone application of our geotaggers. Installation Connect UNI cable #1 Use included UNI cable...

Action Button purpose

Action button is simple external push button device for ENTIRE R3 and TAG-E. It is used to manually (without accessing of WiFi or using QGC / drone) start and stop geotagging session.


Button is used applied mainly in non-drone application of our geotaggers.

Installation

Connect UNI cable #1

  • Use included UNI cable
  • Connect one end to Action Button unit

Connect UNI cable #2

  • Connect other end of the cable to the ENTIRE or TAG-E
  • Use UNI-B for the ENTIRE
  • Use any IO port for TAG-E

For the ENTIRE:

  • Navigate to ENTIRE’s WiFi configuration page
  • Set UNI-B mode to “Action Button”
    • Port in “Action Button” mode, will be always shown as “online”. If button does not work properly, make sure that connectors are connected fully and cable is not damaged

For the TAG-E:

  • Open QGC or MissionPlanner
  • Open parameter configuration
  • Set parameter IOx_MODE mode to 10
  • Save parameters
  • Set parameter FW_SAVE_CFG to 1
  • Save parameters