Droning, anyone?
Feb 13, 2013 12:14:30 #
The technology of remotely piloted vehicles has exploded in the past year. I am an old geologist progressively falling apart at the seams and would like to have something that I could send to places I cannot go to get pictures.
Are any of you hedge hoggers using drones yet?
Are any of you hedge hoggers using drones yet?
Feb 13, 2013 15:12:00 #
Only the misses, she keeps droning on and on and on
stonecherub wrote:
The technology of remotely piloted vehicles has exploded in the past year. I am an old geologist progressively falling apart at the seams and would like to have something that I could send to places I cannot go to get pictures.
Are any of you hedge hoggers using drones yet?
Are any of you hedge hoggers using drones yet?
Feb 13, 2013 15:27:20 #
My wife drones three time more than most.
She has three of them on her bagpipes.
She has three of them on her bagpipes.
Feb 13, 2013 15:31:23 #
I think we are digressing from the original brief?
GoofyNewfie wrote:
My wife drones three time more than most.
She has three of them on her bagpipes.
She has three of them on her bagpipes.
Feb 13, 2013 16:01:40 #
Nahhhh, it never happens here.
I know there is someone here who has experience with shooting from radio controlled balloons. It was a private message exchange so I won't go into the content, but it looked really good! Amazing 9scary)resolution. The cost of the equipment was more than an individual could afford, I'm sure.
I know there is someone here who has experience with shooting from radio controlled balloons. It was a private message exchange so I won't go into the content, but it looked really good! Amazing 9scary)resolution. The cost of the equipment was more than an individual could afford, I'm sure.
GWR100 wrote:
I think we are digressing from the original brief?
GoofyNewfie wrote:
My wife drones three time more than most.
She has three of them on her bagpipes.
She has three of them on her bagpipes.
Feb 13, 2013 16:05:34 #
stonecherub wrote:
The technology of remotely piloted vehicles has exploded in the past year. I am an old geologist progressively falling apart at the seams and would like to have something that I could send to places I cannot go to get pictures.
Are any of you hedge hoggers using drones yet?
Are any of you hedge hoggers using drones yet?
I wouldn't trust myself to control an expensive flying machine carrying an expensive camera.
Feb 13, 2013 16:59:46 #
Well, the flying machines are becoming less expensive as are the cameras. The GoPro can make exposures at set intervals up to several seconds so you could turn it on and fly the drone for several minutes.
Feb 13, 2013 17:04:17 #
stonecherub wrote:
Well, the flying machines are becoming less expensive as are the cameras. The GoPro can make exposures at set intervals up to several seconds so you could turn it on and fly the drone for several minutes.
There's a new GoPro; I guess there always is.
Feb 13, 2013 19:25:24 #
I attended a security briefing at my board of education this
past Friday. The head of Research and Development at UAH
Huntsville Ala. brought a drone to the meeting, it's purpose for
us is to fly over the schools with high def. camera and lay out
buildings and grounds for a 3D image of the schools. It hovers
at launch and locks in on 6 GPS SAT's. then the software lets
you turn the camera to what ever location needed. This one
had a battery life of 30 to 45 min. 700 dollar range for drone, I
don't know about the software but plan to purchase one for
my IT Dept to play with. They are working on one that will carry a 7 to 15 pound payload. Do me a PM and I will get you some
contact info. Hope this helps :idea: mdh
past Friday. The head of Research and Development at UAH
Huntsville Ala. brought a drone to the meeting, it's purpose for
us is to fly over the schools with high def. camera and lay out
buildings and grounds for a 3D image of the schools. It hovers
at launch and locks in on 6 GPS SAT's. then the software lets
you turn the camera to what ever location needed. This one
had a battery life of 30 to 45 min. 700 dollar range for drone, I
don't know about the software but plan to purchase one for
my IT Dept to play with. They are working on one that will carry a 7 to 15 pound payload. Do me a PM and I will get you some
contact info. Hope this helps :idea: mdh
Feb 14, 2013 06:04:52 #
Probably an RC dirigible would be a nice candidate for this application, would require less power to fly, and a very stable platform with very little vibration.
Feb 14, 2013 06:41:23 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
My wife drones three time more than most.
She has three of them on her bagpipes.
She has three of them on her bagpipes.
Invest in rubber corks or buy her a new chanter. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Feb 14, 2013 07:47:06 #
krf4
Loc: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Find a local Radio Control Airplane club for ideas on this matter. These guys have been flying R/C planes with cameras for years and may have some low cost alternatives.
Feb 14, 2013 08:12:28 #
stonecherub wrote:
The technology of remotely piloted vehicles has exploded in the past year. I am an old geologist progressively falling apart at the seams and would like to have something that I could send to places I cannot go to get pictures.
Are any of you hedge hoggers using drones yet?
Are any of you hedge hoggers using drones yet?
I've been involved in building and/or designing "Drones" (unmanned aircraft) all of my adult life.
Currently:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/68/Rq-4-global-hawk-9thog-beale.jpg
But personally? I've only used RC planes.
Feb 14, 2013 08:27:41 #
There are several multi-bladed helicopter-like camera platforms on the market. Most already have cameras, some are set up to mount anything from GoPro size to full DSLRs.
One is controlled by an iPad, which also displays live video from the helicopter.
I've been looking at them for purposes I won't disclose here. I found them to be very capable, easy to use and not all that expensive. Prices range starting about $200 on up. Like anything else, cost climbs with capability.
One is controlled by an iPad, which also displays live video from the helicopter.
I've been looking at them for purposes I won't disclose here. I found them to be very capable, easy to use and not all that expensive. Prices range starting about $200 on up. Like anything else, cost climbs with capability.
Feb 14, 2013 08:51:23 #
saichiez
Loc: Beautiful Central Oregon
I have a friend who owns and flies a "powered parachute". If my camera is going to go aloft, I want to go with it.
His aerial photography is just great. Wish his PP was a dual seater. He flies along at about 40 miles an hour and clicks away.
No license required, and very safe (Hey, it's a Parachute). Just takes a few hours of instruction. Maybe this Spring?
Can be bought for the price of a good used car. Perhaps for less than one of those new small drones.
Oregon is on the verge of passing a law against drones in conjunction with Privacy Concerns. There is already a 10 person business here in Bend OR, that may have to shutter it's doors if the law passes. It will kill their market.
This new law is not aimed at military application drones exclusively. It includes any drone that can carry a camera aloft. I would not consider spending money on one, without checking the political climate for such things where you live. They can't take pictures if they are restricted to the closet.
His aerial photography is just great. Wish his PP was a dual seater. He flies along at about 40 miles an hour and clicks away.
No license required, and very safe (Hey, it's a Parachute). Just takes a few hours of instruction. Maybe this Spring?
Can be bought for the price of a good used car. Perhaps for less than one of those new small drones.
Oregon is on the verge of passing a law against drones in conjunction with Privacy Concerns. There is already a 10 person business here in Bend OR, that may have to shutter it's doors if the law passes. It will kill their market.
This new law is not aimed at military application drones exclusively. It includes any drone that can carry a camera aloft. I would not consider spending money on one, without checking the political climate for such things where you live. They can't take pictures if they are restricted to the closet.
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