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San Jacinto, CA


Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest

aerial imagery, GIS, mapping


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Andy replied to Ken Gaines's discussion AgPixel and other Software Packages in Agricultural UAVs
"Yeah, you have to source that online. It is hard to find at a local shop.
ImageJ works for multispectral, it's just hard to do anything else with it, i.e. overlay other data and make maps."
Apr 4, 2014
Andy replied to Ken Gaines's discussion AgPixel and other Software Packages in Agricultural UAVs
"I did a test between Pix4D and Photoscan. I thought the results from Photoscan were better and I think the processing times were quicker as well."
Apr 4, 2014
Andy replied to Ken Gaines's discussion AgPixel and other Software Packages in Agricultural UAVs
"I use ArcGIS. It is what I am most familiar with. It is easy enough to calculate NDVI or other indices with the image analysis tools. I have calculated NDVI using my own IR images from a modified Canon and they work pretty well."
Mar 26, 2014
Andy replied to NatGeo's discussion Map making with drone technology
"NatGeo,

If you want to map maps and digitize the features you mentioned, there are a few good solutions. There are open source GIS solutions like Quantam and GRASS but I prefer ArcGIS (it's what I was trained in). You can get a home license for…"
Sep 11, 2013
Andy replied to Andy's discussion RTF ArduCopter RC wiring
"I was finally able to arm the ESCs by resetting the APM. Now my throttle is inverted. Up is off and down is Full. Does anyone know how to fix that?"
Sep 9, 2013
Andy posted a discussion
I just received my RTF quadcopter and can't seem to get it to receive any RC signals to calibrate the ESCs. The wiring from 3DR for RC connection is all single wire. I connected these to the S pin on my RC receiver but nothing seems to be working. I…
Sep 9, 2013
Andy replied to Richard's discussion Using Flying wings for aerial mapping
"I have been following this thread and have started building my own X-5. I am just about ready to start manual test flights before I run it on the APM. I am new to R/C planes and have a few questions. What servos are you using for the ailerons? How…"
May 20, 2013