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[SURVEY61 & MAP61](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/products-sensors?hsLang=en#survey61-map61) # SURVEY61 Set up & Settings ## This article explains how to set up the SURVEY61 payload and adjust the camera settings. ### In this article: - [Set up your SURVEY61](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/survey-61-set-up-settings#SetupSURVEY61) - [Change camera settings](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/survey-61-set-up-settings#change-camera-settings) - [How to change aperture and exposure bias](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/survey-61-set-up-settings#how-to-change-aperture-bias) - [Best practices for flying with the SURVEY61](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/survey-61-set-up-settings#best-practices) ### Set up your SURVEY61 The SURVEY61 is powered by the Sony Sony RX1R IIIfeatures a full-frame 61 MP sensor paired with a low-distortion 35 mm lens, making it ideal for high-accuracy earthworks and large-scale topographic surveys. It delivers accuracy better than 3 cm even without ground control points (GCPs), significantly reducing field time and accelerating project completion. ![](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Feb-19-2026-10-03-14-5551-AM.png?width=182&height=286&name=undefined-Feb-19-2026-10-03-14-5551-AM.png) 1. Ensure that the USB-C cable is securely connected ![](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Feb-19-2026-01-43-28-3990-PM.png?width=429&height=418&name=image-png-Feb-19-2026-01-43-28-3990-PM.png) 2. Insert the standard payload SD card  ![](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Feb-18-2026-03-06-04-2992-PM.png?width=407&height=373&name=image-png-Feb-18-2026-03-06-04-2992-PM.png) 3. Ensure the camera is configured with the correct settings. (1): Set the aperture dial to 4.5 (default setting) by turning the ring on the camera lens. Select normal lens mode by turning the second ring to 0,3m-∞ . (2): Set the exposure compensation dial to +-0 (default setting). (3): Set the mode dial to manual (M).  ![camera-1](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/camera-1.jpg?width=360&height=336&name=camera-1.jpg) ### **Change camera settings** You can change SURVEY61 camera settings through Wingtra App. Choose a predefined preset for the current lighting conditions or use custom settings. To access the camera settings: 1. Turn on WingtraRAY. 2. Open Wingtra App on your tablet and connect the telemetry. 3. Create a new flight plan and select SURVEY61 as the payload. 4. Tap the telemetry icon in the top bar, or tap Change in the camera settings step of the pre-flight checklist. 5. Select a preset based on the current lighting conditions. ![change\_setting](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/change_setting.jpg?width=670&height=381&name=change_setting.jpg) ![](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-28-2026-08-42-27-7623-PM.png?width=277&height=331&name=image-png-Oct-28-2026-08-42-27-7623-PM.png) #### Predefined settings Choose from three predefined presets based on the current lighting conditions: **Default**, **Dark conditions** and **Bright conditions**. The Default preset provides good results across a wide range of lighting conditions. In low light, select Dark conditions. On a clear, sunny day, select Bright conditions. ISO is set to automatic, so the camera adjusts it to suit the lighting conditions.   | **Preset** | **Aperture** | **Exposure time** | **Exposure bias** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Default | f/4.5 | 1/1600 | 0 | | Dark conditions | f/4.5 | 1/1250 | +0.3 | | Bright conditions | f/4.5 | 1/2000 | -0.3 | **Note:** Aperture and exposure bias must be set manually on the camera as described [here](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/en/survey-61-set-up-settings#how-to-change-aperture-bias). #### Custom settings Custom settings let you choose your own values for aperture, exposure time (shutter speed), exposure bias, white balance and image quality. ![](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-28-2026-08-44-04-3036-PM.png?width=387&height=422&name=image-png-Oct-28-2026-08-44-04-3036-PM.png) **Change SURVEY61 resolution — coming in early November for WingtraPRO and WingtraUNLIMITED  customers** **![](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-05-2026-03-18-59-1734-PM.png?width=290&height=334&name=image-png-Nov-05-2026-03-18-59-1734-PM.png)** SURVEY61 captures images at 61 MP by default. From early November, WingtraPRO customers will also be able to select a 29 MP setting in Wingtra App. **The 29 MP setting roughly halves the data volume per flight.** Use it when reducing data volume is a priority and maximum image detail is not needed. To change the resolution, open the camera’s custom settings in Wingtra App on the tablet and select **61 MP** or **29 MP**. **Note:** The 29 MP setting produces a coarser ground sampling distance (GSD) and may affect accuracy on flights without ground control points (GCPs). Use the full 61 MP setting if you rely on GCP-free accuracy. ### **How to change aperture and exposure bias** When selecting predefined or custom camera settings, the following two settings have to be adjusted on the camera itself: 1. **Aperture:** Set the aperture dial to the value shown in the Wingtra app by turning the ring on the camera lens (... 4, 4.5, 5.0, 5.6 ...). 2. **Exposure bias:** Set the exposure compensation dial  to the value shown in the Wingtra app (...-0.3, +-0, +0.3, ...) The other settings (exposure time, white balance and image quality) are defined through the app. **![camera2](https://knowledge.wingtra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/camera2.jpg?width=360&height=336&name=camera2.jpg)** **Note:** - If the aperture and exposure values set on the camera do not match those displayed in the Wingtra app, a warning message will appear in the pre-flight checklist. The warning is not blocking and flying will still be possible. - The last used camera settings for each payload are saved in the drone and are persistent across drone reboots. ### **Best practices for flying with the SURVEY61** To achieve optimal results when flying with the SURVEY61 camera, plan the appropriate flight altitude based on the required GSD and use adequate image overlap according to the density and complexity of the area. | | **Standard Area** | **Dense area** | | --- | --- | --- | | Side overlap: | 70% | 80% | | Frontal overlap: | 70% | 85% | The complete camera specifications are available on [this page](https://wingtra.com/mapping-drone-wingtraone/drone-sensors/). 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