Recording Process

Map out your day of driving

• It is useful to have some target locations to stop and change batteries/SD Card, and to have a target destination for the end of your day (especially if you plan to stay overnight!)

Recording

• Press the record button on the remote or app to start recording before you start driving.

• When you stop, stop the recording.
• If you are stopping for a long time, turn off the GoPro to conserve battery.
• Before you start driving again, press record. Making sure there is no more than 5 to 10 metre gap between recordings.

Using the Log Form

• There is a Log Form provided in the tough-case. Every time you start/stop, use this to record the date & time and a location (if you have latitude/longitude locations this is the best way to record location).
• Also use the Log Form to record where there is a road that is supposed to be logged but is not accessible for any reason. Provide the reason why the road is not accessible.

Instructions for Driving

Speed Limit

• Should not exceed 70kmh.
•  If you go faster than this speed the quality of the image will degrade and the gap between the images increases too much.

 Charging batteries

• Using the 360 time lapse mode, a fully charged battery should last 2.5 hours.
• The other battery should be being charged using the power bank and dual charger while capturing footage. Alternatively, can charge using the cigarette lighter adapter.

Check battery and space on SD Card 

• You can use the Remote and App to check the status of the battery and the space left on SD Card while you are recording. 
• Make sure to proactively change battery/SD card as required. You don’t want to drive for miles accidentally without recording!! 

Recording two-lane and four-lane roads

• For two-lane roads (one lane for each direction) only take recording for one direction. 
• For four-lane roads (two-lanes in each direction), take a recording for both directions. 

Time of day

• Try to avoid taking footage early in the morning or late in the afternoon when the sun is low. Ideally, footage should be taken between 9am to 4pm.

End of the Day Tasks

Charge batteries

• Use the dual charger and Belkin four-port charger to charge the GoPro batteries and the powerbank (if necessary).

Secure gear

• Make sure the gear is in a secure place and padlocked.

Clean gear

• In some cases, the gear might get dirty so please clean as needed, so that footage is clear.

Communicate with POM team and office

• If you have any issues with the gear let the POM team know.
• If you are going out for multiple days/overnight you should check in with your local office to let them know your progress.