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Aerial mapping - Why the price differences?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tomas Soedergren Apr 20. 10 Replies 1 Like
Hello,This is my first post as I have recently become interested in UAV for a research project I would like to conduct.I have received prices for the commercial small UAVs and they have very large…Continue
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Marcus UAV replied to Jon's discussion Aerial mapping - Why the price differences?"http://infogr.am/What-is-the-Best-Flying-Wing-Commercial-UAVprice and feature comparison infograpicIn case your interested, there is some interesting information"
Jon replied to Jon's discussion Aerial mapping - Why the price differences?"Hi Gary,
Thanks for the feedback. From my reviews to date the wings seem to be more stable in higher winds. I have watched many videos of the X8 wing with autopilot and it seems very stable and excelent for video too. Just a little too big for my…"
ModeratorGary Mortimer replied to Jon's discussion Aerial mapping - Why the price differences?
"There is no off the shelf system under 10k Jon that will fly in 50 kph winds. I have managed this landing method a couple of times with my wings using the same autopilot as this.
I'm not quite as against EPP wings as Joe they have their place…"
Gisela & Joe Noci replied to Jon's discussion Aerial mapping - Why the price differences?"Jon,
Yes, it did include autolaunch/land but I think you did not get the gist of my diatribe - the 3.2K was for the AIRFRAME ONLY, ie, only the composite parts, fuse,wings,landing gear, tail, etc, No Avionics, no software, no servos ( servos for the…"
Jon replied to Jon's discussion Aerial mapping - Why the price differences?"Joe, thanks for the comments Joe.
Looks like you have an interesting project there. The resolution sounds very good. I prepared to sacrifice some of my resolution to reduce costs at this stage. If my first airframe works well i will look to invest…"
Jon replied to Jon's discussion Aerial mapping - Why the price differences?"Thanks for comments.
I never said my budget was $600. I'm prepared to spend some cash to try and create a viable system for my needs.
Yes, i plan to be able to fly the system manually with training.
I have seen a commercial mapping system…"
Gisela & Joe Noci replied to Jon's discussion Aerial mapping - Why the price differences?"I Agree with Gary. The typical hobbiest approach to UAV is , without belittling the process, at best a hack. Building a one-off from EPP, bits of wood and glue is easy, making a rugged, idiot proof plane that none flyers, ie, surveyers, can…"
ModeratorGary Mortimer replied to Jon's discussion Aerial mapping - Why the price differences?
"Nothing out there for under $50,000 can fly in 50 kph winds and land on gravel. You will not be able to get 5km range out of your command and control link without spending a chunk of money. Probably that alone will eat up your $600.
You have to…"
Marcelo Gomes replied to Jon's discussion Aerial mapping - Why the price differences?"yes I know that very much was invested in R&D to create these drones... but why gain/profit it only in few sales? Will be much more easy to everyone budgets, if theirs investments will paid of the many sales... yes, they will selling it a lot!My…"
Jon posted a discussionAerial mapping - Why the price differences?
Hello,This is my first post as I have recently become interested in UAV for a research project I would like to conduct.I have received prices for the commercial small UAVs and they have very large price differences. I nearly had a heart attack when I received a quote for a GateWing X100.Therefore, based on the US$600 start-up that has been presented on this site I might give it a go to build my own.:Why I need a UAV?:I need to map relatively flat areas of approximately 2 km2 to obtain an…See More
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