"Thanks LD! Being new to this, I didn't consider laser altimeters because I didn't know they existed for copters. It sounds like an interesting option because, as you point out, the drone will be flying primarily in two dimensions and the object it…"
"Looking around, I guess it's a question not a conclusion: is the camera the best means of object detection/recognition? Or would a different type of sensor such as sonar be better?
Also, a GPS signal can't be assumed."
Hi,I'm about to build a proof-of-concept for a copter application. Generally speaking, the mission will be to use the copter to position a video camera in a fixed position, stream video, then return to the base station. Each mission will have nearly…