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Travel Frame for Mapping- archaeology

Started Aug 11, 2012 0 Replies

I am currently working on a design for a collapsible quadcopter that I hope to use for mapping on a dig.my goal is to make it highly portable so I can carry it on my person most of the time even as…Continue

Mapping Wide angle lens?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Cala Aug 3, 2012. 3 Replies

I am doing a lot of research in the hopes of using a multicopter for detailed mapping of small areas at an archaeological site.When looking at cameras Wide angle cameras have a lot of benefit for…Continue

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Travel Frame for Mapping- archaeology

I am currently working on a design for a collapsible quadcopter that I hope to use for mapping on a dig.my goal is to make it highly portable so I can carry it on my person most of the time even as carry-on luggage.I have a list of hardware I intend to use but what to make sure I have included all components4 motors4 escreceiver 72 FMbatteryArduinopilot 2.5gps antennaI am interested in what else is required on the quad for position hold (Altitude?)Also can one map out flight paths and waypoints…See More
Aug 11, 2012
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Cala replied to Thomas Beyl's discussion Mapping Wide angle lens?
"I don't have much experience but I notice that 24-28 mm (analogic cameras) is good for mapping but not less. I have a 120 angle camera too and have distortion "
Aug 3, 2012
Thomas Beyl replied to Thomas Beyl's discussion Mapping Wide angle lens?
"Thanks Cala, with that in mind are there any ideal lens paramaters that should be considered when choosing a mapping camera? "
Aug 3, 2012
Cala replied to Thomas Beyl's discussion Mapping Wide angle lens?
"Yes, a very wide angle is a problem to do mapping, see for a normal wide angle,  you can correct some distortion with software if you dont have many pictures to stich"
Aug 3, 2012
Thomas Beyl posted a discussion

Mapping Wide angle lens?

I am doing a lot of research in the hopes of using a multicopter for detailed mapping of small areas at an archaeological site.When looking at cameras Wide angle cameras have a lot of benefit for general AP, but are they a benefit or problem when doing mapping.I would assume wide angle lenses have greater distortion which could increase errors in mapping images.I plan to start with Palantier or some other freeware option for mapping, I am also looking at photogrammetry software like Archgis, or…See More
Aug 3, 2012
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Thomas Beyl replied to Mark Willis's discussion Palentier: Using UAV Open Source Software to Map with Kites
"Mark, I just got back from the field (archaeology at Tel Dan Israel) and an Israeli friend of mine took some AP shots using a quad copter and gopro type camera. I am a pilot myself and have always  wanted to do AP on digs to get some elevated…"
Jul 28, 2012

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About Me:
PHD Candidate at Hebrew Union College
Participated in multiple digs in Israel
RC heli pilot for 5 years
Tell us a bit about your UAV interest
I am interested in using a multicopter for archaeology research in Israel
want to learn about multicopter equippment
and photogrammetry
Hometown:
Columbus

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