UAV needed

Good day,

I want to buy/build a UAV capable of mounting almost any camera with a minimum 2 kilogram payload capacity. Quad/multi-copter.

It will be used for general aerial photography, but I would also like the option of thermal and 3D mapping. So looking for a good all-rounder.

The problem is, although I am not new to photography, I am very new to robotics.

I have tried to study as much of the terminology as possible and will need:

Complete RTF drone with complete spare kit.

Extra battery (2 total)

Remote/Transmitter?

GPS navigation

Return home function

Multi-camera gimbal

FPV system (attachable to most cameras, decent range (a few miles), live feedback to groundstation.

Onboard telemetry with live feedback (this tells me the status of various parts of the drone if I'm right?)

Groundstation capable of processing and receiving live videos and images (have laptop)

Software needed for thermal and 3D mapping.

Full Autopilot

Remote Camera Control (start/stop record, snapshot)

Any advise you have on how I can go about obtaining what I need will be much appreciated.

Like I said, I am new to robotics, but I do have basic electrical skills.

Thanks,

Rudi Novem

jackhero April 20, 2014 at 12:59am

good idea
Ethero April 3, 2014 at 7:36pm

Yes, same as Charlie. What did you end up going with? Something RTF or a custom job? It is an infinite labyrinth of possibilities out there.

Regards,

Michael
T3

Richard Boyhan October 10, 2013 at 8:20am

Before you spend money on large equipment, I recommend getting a simple Quad and learn how to fly. These robotic systems still need pilot skills. And yes you will crash quite bit before you get a good handle on flying.
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Graham Dyer October 10, 2013 at 4:50am

How much money do you have? Anything is possible but for what you want you'll probably not get much change back from R40 000.

Check out www.steadidrone.com

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