Adding & Managing Devices in SDX‑Cloud

This article shows you, step by step, how to add, edit, deactivate, and delete devices in the new Device Management area of SDX-Cloud.

General steps to add a device

The basic steps are the same for all device types:

1. Open Organization → Settings → Devices.
2. Click the tab for the device type you want to add (for example SDX-PocketScan, Drones, or DJI Docks).
3. Click the + button in the top-right corner of the table.
4. In the Add device window, fill out:
   • Name: a clear, recognizable name.
   • Serial number: exactly as printed on the device (case-sensitive).
     Tip: PocketScan serial numbers are split into multiple parts in SDX-Cloud. See the PocketScan section below for the exact format.
   • Description (optional): any internal notes.
5. Adjust the checkboxes (Active, Create pins, Has license, Has flatrate) as needed.
6. Click Continue / Save.

Adding an SDX-PocketScan device

1. Open the SDX-PocketScan tab and click +.
2. Fill in:
   • Name*
   • Serial number* (must match the label exactly; it is locked after saving)
     Split the serial at the hyphens and enter each part in the matching field.
     Part 1: 5 characters (a–z, 0–9) · Part 2: 8 characters (A–Z, 0–9).
     If your device has a third part (…-CC), enable Is extended serial number and enter Part 3 (2 characters, letters/numbers).
   • Description (optional)
3. Configure options as needed:
   • Active: enable to process uploads automatically.
   • Create pins: enable to create Infomap pins automatically.
   • Has license / Has flatrate: assign only if applicable (irreversible).
4. Click Continue to save.

Adding a Drone

1. Open the Drones tab and click +.
2. Fill out:
   • Name*
   • Manufacturer: select the manufacturer (e.g. DJI).
   • Serial number: enter the drone’s serial and double-check before saving.
   • Description (optional)
3. Configure:
   • Active
     • Turn on if this drone’s flights should be processed automatically.
   • Has flatrate
     • Tick this if the drone is covered by a photogrammetry flatrate.
     • A tooltip reminds you that assigning a flatrate is permanent.
4. Click Continue to save.

Adding a DJI Dock

1. Open the Drones tab.
2. If the required drone does not yet exist, click + and create the drone device first (see “Adding a Drone” above).
3. Open the DJI Docks tab and click +.
4. Fill out:
   • Name*
   • Serial number: enter the dock’s serial and double-check before saving.
   • Active drone: select the drone that will operate from this dock.
   • Description (optional)
5. Configure:
   • Active
     • Turn on if flights from this dock should be processed automatically.
   • Create pins
     • Turn on to automatically create pins in the Infomap for captures uploaded via the dock.
   • Has flatrate
     • Tick this if the dock is covered by a photogrammetry flatrate.
6. Click Continue to save.

Changing or adding a drone to a DJI Dock

You can change the active drone of a DJI Dock at any time.

1. Open Organization → Settings → Devices.
2. Select the DJI Docks tab.
3. In the Actions column on the right side, click the ⋯ (three dots).
4. Select Edit.
5. In the Active drone field, select a different existing drone or choose a newly created one.
6. Click Save.