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Good day everyone,

 

Today I was contacted by some producers who do a ton of work making programs for the Discovery Channel. They do the shows like military channel etc.

 

Today we discussed Aerosight's availability to assist in a new show that will follow the UAS operators tracking down lost people in a SAR type of mission. The show will be a series, paid, and in and outside the USA. The involved companies/persons will need their own equipment that is capable of live data feeds. We are not needing POST data retrieved ships like JUST MAPPING but UAS capable of live moving map, optical, thermal etc. The UAS doesn't have to be all military grade, just effective! We are looking for packable UAS and operators as most of the filming is in tough climates. Think of packing your UAS in the man vs wild episodes. It will be like that at times.

We do not have anything signed at this time. I am only locating talent to assist should the contract be signed in the future. Obviously we still have the FAA to deal with but part of our group are military contractors so MAYBE we will have some clout there. Once wages etc are all agreed on, Aerosight will discuss finders fees for the series with all involved.

Please list all of your contact info, abilities, pics of equipment etc. And list any/all projects you have done, IE: Searches, Mapping, etc..

Reply to my email below:

 

Dave Skala / Aerosight

www.aerosight.com

www.civilianuav.com

My email:

uavdave@yahoo.com

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Gyro based Gimble

Good day everyone. I never post because I'm a busy guy but hey, let's take advantage of everyone's Expertise!!Here's my current project:We have contracts with Forestry related clients. Currently we haul Repeaters and cellular links up to 3000'AGL to supply them with instant radio/cellular communications. Our system is solar powered and stays aloft for about a week at a time.Recently we were asked to set up camera racks on a picovet for it and so the projects begin!We are using standard off the shelf Pan Tilt Zoom dome cameras (Like store security uses) with a 5.8Ghz downlink for video and pan. We control the system using a joystick and DVR / software package..Our issues so far.Leveling is ok with the Picovet system and keeps the rack fairly stable. Software will handle most of the bounce BUT sometimes the balloon does a complete 360! When this happens, we lose our targets. We will rarely go to full zoom (X30) and normally no more than X15 zoom.We are thinking of two options:Make a 360 pivot point with a slip ring system and a heading hold gyro that will rotate the entore camera dome when a gust hits... (or something like that)ORFigure out a way that a program in the controller could rotate the already exhisting pan of the dome to compensate for balloon drift. Maybe a compass lock sensor of some sort? but could it be piggybacked on that 5.8Ghz video signal??Ideas???? Want to help us?? or be a contractor for this project??Let us know.Thanks again,Dave SkalaAerosight.com
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