Posted by Adeel Akram on August 29, 2009 at 10:47am
Hi allI am currently at university and will be starting a project on UAV's for remote crop minotoring.particularly important aspect of this is early sensing of water shortages/diseases so that appropriate measures can be taken early. The project will consider the choices associated with designing a UAV for remote crop monitoring.Particular attention will be paid to the flight dynamics, power, control,computation, sensing and communication.So I wanted to know where I can start. What things i need to know and what things I can benefit from. Almost like a small beginners guide, which I havnt been able to find on diydrones. Any help will be greatly appreciated.ThanksAdeel
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If you are still out there, I would like to hear from you. I have almost the exact same interest in using UAVs. I'd like to hear what you found out. Please send me an email directly to quartz_lp@hotmail.com.
To be abit more specific this will be alot more of a paper exploring the issues that ive indicated rather than actually building a complete UAV, so like maybe looking at existing technology (something like Ardupilot/Dev Boards) what can maybe done to improve its role on the UAV, and exploring new technology (where to start?).
However I may also be testing some aspects such as flight dynamics, programming etc, but this may be software based (I am not sure of that at the moment).
..@Condor
that is something that I will certainly look into. Can you advice me of any links or even on diydrones which may be able to give me more information on sensers/d.p/analysis
At the moment I dont get much time on the net since am busy with a few things. So thanks again too all for helping.
There are several UAV platforms and even the Ardupilot or UAV Dev Board that can do the "UAV" portions and may very well be up to the task. This is the reinventing the wheel argument, its been done, pick a compatible platform and concentrate on unique aspects of your project as Krzy and Condor suggested.
Also,you mentioned uni is this a sponsored project or just something you are doing? If you have a descent budget several options open up, plus the ability to contact corps like boeing or other aeronautics firms working in the field for research assistance.
In my opinion you may focusing on the wrong issues. If you want to contribute to this niche sector you could just focus on the sensing, data processing and analysis portion. This is the area where there are a major lack of tools and skills!!!
First look at what has been done: cropcam.
Then estimate timescale. Autopilot integration with flying platform is 6 months +.
Autopilot development 2-4 man years, + at least 1 year total time.
Mission specific processing can be a few man-years.
Try avoid making EVERYTHING to save the world.
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If you are still out there, I would like to hear from you. I have almost the exact same interest in using UAVs. I'd like to hear what you found out. Please send me an email directly to quartz_lp@hotmail.com.
Thanks,
Larry
To be abit more specific this will be alot more of a paper exploring the issues that ive indicated rather than actually building a complete UAV, so like maybe looking at existing technology (something like Ardupilot/Dev Boards) what can maybe done to improve its role on the UAV, and exploring new technology (where to start?).
However I may also be testing some aspects such as flight dynamics, programming etc, but this may be software based (I am not sure of that at the moment).
..@Condor
that is something that I will certainly look into. Can you advice me of any links or even on diydrones which may be able to give me more information on sensers/d.p/analysis
At the moment I dont get much time on the net since am busy with a few things. So thanks again too all for helping.
Also,you mentioned uni is this a sponsored project or just something you are doing? If you have a descent budget several options open up, plus the ability to contact corps like boeing or other aeronautics firms working in the field for research assistance.
http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/a-newbies-guide-to-uavs
In my opinion you may focusing on the wrong issues. If you want to contribute to this niche sector you could just focus on the sensing, data processing and analysis portion. This is the area where there are a major lack of tools and skills!!!
Regards
C
Then estimate timescale. Autopilot integration with flying platform is 6 months +.
Autopilot development 2-4 man years, + at least 1 year total time.
Mission specific processing can be a few man-years.
Try avoid making EVERYTHING to save the world.