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# Mounting your camera

Cyclops uses **a single nadir camera** for both visual navigation and map matching. Below are some tips on how to mount your camera to get the best performance from Cyclops.

* Mount the camera **under the wings** or **on the belly** of your aircraft
* The ideal mounting solution has the camera **perpendicular to the ground** during normal flight
* Ensure the camera will not be damaged during takeoff or landing
* Ensure the camera has an **unobstructed view of the ground**
* **Consider adding vibration isolation** if using a large camera module or mounting near a source of vibration

### Example mounting solutions

Below are some images of good mounting solutions, as well as a part file for mounting a camera.

{% file src="/files/MWWAKp7kanVKn6LtmX0s" %}

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{% hint style="success" %}
Your Cyclops camera is mounted properly on your airframe.
{% endhint %}