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Permalink Reply by JP on May 17, 2012 at 11:53am

Hi James,

You might have better luck with a platform that has a longer range. From my experience the diy level quadcopters only have a short flight time. Event38.com has a great starting level mapping platform that you could adapt. Any when you are ready to map orthomaps, 3d models and dems -- check out dronemapper.com

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ModeratorPermalink Reply by Gary Mortimer on May 17, 2012 at 12:15pm

Hi James 

You can catch up with what has happened so far in that space here http://www.suasnews.com/epubs/ and we recently talked search and rescue on our podcast http://www.blogtalkradio.com/suasnews/2012/05/09/suas-search-and-re... There will be a book launch soon which will detail best practices.

Best of luck for you research

Gary

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Permalink Reply by Mike M on May 17, 2012 at 6:33pm

Hey James, what organization are you with? I was a member of CAMRA/MCSOMR several years ago and I'd be interested in working with you. As has been said, quads (multicopters) have very short endurance. It's difficult to even achieve 30 minutes and then you would not be able to carry much payload. What type of payload are you looking to carry?

-Mike

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Permalink Reply by James Maxcy on May 17, 2012 at 9:15pm

Hey Mike,

I don't want to put team affiliation up on the internet just because this is not an "official" team thing (my county covers flat iron) but send me an email at james.h.maxcy@gmail.com and I would be readily open to the possibility of working with you.

Thanks,

James

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