I came across this recently and didn't see anyone mention it, so I thought I'd post.
Looks like an X8 copter designed by JAVAD (a company that usually makes surveying equipment).
Things I like:
It has RTK GNSS capabilities.
It is an X8, for some motor/prop failure redundancy.
It can also be "just" a survey grade GNSS.
It does have some interesting integrated components like the landing gear w/integrated communication antenna & landing sensor.
Things I dislike:
I'm guessing the camera sensor is pretty small.
Not sure of the flight time.
It's a neat idea and I like seeing a company like JAVAD looking to get into the game.
This product has the ability to create an means for a typical surveyor to get introduced to the technology. They buy one as "just" a survey grade GNSS and use it now and then to collect some photos for 3D reconstruction or something.
For myself, at the rate the technology is advancing, I wouldn't buy one of these because the cost is too high and you wouldn't see much of a return on your investment before it's obsolete. Unless you are using it for daily RTK GNSS needs at a surveying company...
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