"Not too much of a problem, I mounted it with Vibration dampeners, and built the standoff from UHM Polyethylene, so I think that helped... I am also using a video encoder that helps smooth the image a little..
Eraser"
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Night vision pictures with GPS coordinates
Started this discussion. Last reply by Eraser Feb 5. 21 Replies 0 Likes
Hello all, Probably not a new idea, but something I'm thinking of tackling. I want to build a RC plane capable of flying a preset course and taking pictures along the route. Then fly back home. All…Continue
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Luke Nyhof replied to Lee Wilkes's discussion Night vision pictures with GPS coordinates"That's the one, doubtful there would be much difference between the models. How do you find the image clarity due to the vibration induced by the frame of the hexa?"
Eraser replied to Lee Wilkes's discussion Night vision pictures with GPS coordinates"MK Hexa with EVSX..."
Luke Nyhof replied to Lee Wilkes's discussion Night vision pictures with GPS coordinates"Actually I stand corrected, the model that I have been using is the FLIR PathfindIR, it's about 400g and fits in your hand, runs off 12vdc at approx 2-6W."
Gord replied to Lee Wilkes's discussion Night vision pictures with GPS coordinates"flying over an area to get an idea where they roam is not illegal or unsporting. People who have never hunted, don't get the idea that the hunter still has to get near the deer on the ground. Most deer hunters use a stand, deer smell the human…"
Luke Nyhof replied to Lee Wilkes's discussion Night vision pictures with GPS coordinates"That's the one, quite small and relatively light weight and no need for heavy cooling for the thermal sensor.
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Eraser replied to Lee Wilkes's discussion Night vision pictures with GPS coordinates"Using the FLIR EVSX?
I found it kinda heavy for a quad, but they work great on HEXA's and I power them off the same 5 volt dc converter I use for everything else."
Luke Nyhof replied to Lee Wilkes's discussion Night vision pictures with GPS coordinates"Hi All,
Just a quick side note, certain late model Mercedes Benz vehicles are now fitted with a FLIR camera system, perhaps a reccy of you local wreckers might prove beneficial, these cameras use a standard video out and of need be can have a OSD…"
ModeratorGary Mortimer replied to Lee Wilkes's discussion Night vision pictures with GPS coordinates
"+1 on that Gareth
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ModeratorGareth Rens replied to Lee Wilkes's discussion Night vision pictures with GPS coordinates
"Hunting should be done with knives. Give the animal a fair chance. Sitting behind your computer, right clicking on the animal and selecting shoot seems a bit too unfair..."
ModeratorEllison Chan replied to Lee Wilkes's discussion Night vision pictures with GPS coordinates
"Not that I'm against hunting, to each their own. But, is it really called "hunting" any more, if you pinpoint where they are by using technology like IR cameras and UAVs?"
Dr Gary L Snyder replied to Lee Wilkes's discussion Night vision pictures with GPS coordinates"Interesting request! I'm a certificated flight instructor and have hundreds of hours of night flying. I am also an avid hunter. I can't help but wonder how many federal regulations you will violate with what you intend. Will your UAV be…"
Lee Wilkes replied to Lee Wilkes's discussion Night vision pictures with GPS coordinates"Oh, ok. I see what your getting at. What I was going to do was take the photos somewhere around 400ft high. I wouldn't think that wouyld scare them. Don't have any experience doing so all I can do is guess about the animals reactions.…"
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- About Me:
- Electronic Tech for 24 years with the Air Force and Federal Aviation Administration.
- Tell us a bit about your UAV interest
- I would like to be able to take night photos of Hunt clubs showing the location of bedded deer and then put gps coordinates to the located deer in order to get closer to their living quarters.
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- Hilliard, Fl
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