I am an environmental scientist looking to use UAVs for all sorts of ecological monitoring. I really think UAVs are going to make a big impact in the environmental field because they allow monitoring activities to have zero impact. My hope is that some of you may be able to help with a recommendation or any ideas you might have.
What I need a UAV to do:
Fly transects in a preprogrammed grid over sensitive prairie areas
Be able to film in infrared, or carry a second camera which could
Have a good interface for use in remote areas. Video goggles are an option, what's your opinion of them?
Be fairly hardy for use in brush and wetland edges.
One of my thoughts was to be able to have one camera looking forward while the other films the ground beneath.
I think my total budget on this is around 3 thousand, so I can't go too crazy! (Even though I've seen some pretty sexy models out there that I'll just have to dream about) Any advice you have would be great, thanks.
What I need a UAV to do:
Fly transects in a preprogrammed grid over sensitive prairie areas
Be able to film in infrared, or carry a second camera which could
Have a good interface for use in remote areas. Video goggles are an option, what's your opinion of them?
Be fairly hardy for use in brush and wetland edges.
One of my thoughts was to be able to have one camera looking forward while the other films the ground beneath.
I think my total budget on this is around 3 thousand, so I can't go too crazy! (Even though I've seen some pretty sexy models out there that I'll just have to dream about) Any advice you have would be great, thanks.