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Global Innovator commented on Collette Gregory's blog post Osram's Laser Chip for Lidar
"Good point @Laser Developer,
since you exactly developed Lidar on your own.
What is Lidar beam divergence in case of your equipment ?

Since none data on Lidar beam divergence have been disclosed by Osram, or it's too early to guess since project is…"
Nov 18, 2016
Global Innovator commented on Collette Gregory's blog post Osram's Laser Chip for Lidar
"@Gary,

from the original post

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Dimensions 8 mm x 5 mmPeak optical output 85 W at 30 A per channelWavelength 905 nmPulse length < 5 nsOperating voltage 24 V
The overall lidar system covers 120 degrees in the horizontal plane, with 0.1 degree of…"
Nov 17, 2016
Global Innovator commented on Collette Gregory's blog post Osram's Laser Chip for Lidar
"@Gary

once again
"sorry Gary but resolution of Lidar exactly degrades for far objects as camera image.
http://www.lidar-uk.com/how-lidar-works/"
In no way does this make the claim that the accuracy of Lidar degrades over distance.
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Lidar offers…"
Nov 16, 2016
Global Innovator commented on Collette Gregory's blog post Osram's Laser Chip for Lidar
"@Gary
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resolution greatly degrades with increasing distance where as with Lidar remains constant.
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sorry Gary but resolution of Lidar exactly degrades for far objects as camera image.
http://www.lidar-uk.com/how-lidar-works/
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The actual…"
Nov 15, 2016
Global Innovator commented on Collette Gregory's blog post Osram's Laser Chip for Lidar
""
3D point cloud is optimal for a computer generated perception of the outside environment.
Basically every other method simply requires more (often considerably more) processing to extract the data already found in a 3D point cloud.
Lidar generally…"
Nov 14, 2016
Global Innovator commented on Collette Gregory's blog post Osram's Laser Chip for Lidar
"follow-up
your video is all about VTOL tests.
I am aware of VTOL limitations and don't expect VTOL Airbus or Boeing in near future (due to materials stress)."
Nov 14, 2016
Global Innovator commented on Collette Gregory's blog post Osram's Laser Chip for Lidar
"Better video comes directly from
https://www.stereolabs.com/zed/specs/
I test now Aiptek 3D twin camera affordable solution with hdmi output.
In the meantime I purchased 20 nano drones by Q4 to implement tethering.
BTW depth maps generation is…"
Nov 14, 2016
Global Innovator commented on Collette Gregory's blog post Osram's Laser Chip for Lidar
"Ok, 2 competitors is better than none.

Could you tell me why 3D video depth mapping in daylight (at 5-20Mpix resolution) stalled ?
You can get 5-20Mpix camera at $10, full stereo vision system at $100 (twin camera 3D smartphone)
30fps or 60fps is…"
Nov 14, 2016
Global Innovator commented on Collette Gregory's blog post Osram's Laser Chip for Lidar
"Could someone provide technical description to electronic parts featured in this LIDAR module ?

In theory MEMS controlled micro-mirrors can be replaced by digital optics (no moving parts)."
Nov 14, 2016
Global Innovator commented on Hongshu Qian's blog post Introducing a Small and Affordable Radar Sensor for Collision Avoidance
"Hongshu,

don't you think the 360° collision avoidance radar (so omnidirectional radar) may fool the avionics of a drone, since on take off, pilot is the first obstacle.
Forward looking  90-180°  radar should work as intended, not looking backwards,…"
Nov 3, 2016
Global Innovator commented on Andrew Murphy's blog post Local Motors Airbus Cargo Drone-1st Test Flight
"just received
may be of some interest to developers

FUTURE IS POSSSIBLE
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Dear Developer, We’re happy to tell you that version 3.4 of the DJI Mobile SDK is now available for download. In this new version, we’ve added support for DJI’s latest…"
Nov 3, 2016
Global Innovator commented on Andrew Murphy's blog post Local Motors Airbus Cargo Drone-1st Test Flight
""
Failure was part of the plan

On Oct. 28, 2016, at the Drone Port in Boulder City, NV, we conducted a flight test. What happened next ...




























On Oct. 28, 2016, at the Drone Port in Boulder City, NV, we conducted a flight…"
Nov 3, 2016
Global Innovator commented on Andy Osusky's blog post Autonomous Boat to Cross the Atlantic Ocean
"Andy,
Thank you for your reply.You have designed your boat as open double-decker.
Open double-decker boat is ok for tests on the lake and not fit to fight wild ocean waves and storms.
Solar panel is not firmly attached to the surfboard via Alu…"
Oct 30, 2016
Global Innovator commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Using AI to design a drone frame
"Someday in the not-too-distant future, a drone designed by a computer will be flown by a computer.

Nothing hot, called virtual prototyping and supported by virtual wind tunnel today.
There is no AI involved.
Excellent for fans of computer games."
Oct 29, 2016
Global Innovator replied to Scott Raber's discussion Developer seeking involvement in Obstacle avoidance system dev
"Todd,
video camera vs. lidar in object sensing, object avoidance.
Lidar is generally a single point scanning device.
In theory, via optics, a larger area can be scanned at once to emulate radar, but you need a much stronger flasher
and the first…"
Oct 29, 2016
Global Innovator commented on Andy Osusky's blog post Autonomous Boat to Cross the Atlantic Ocean
"Andy,

my congratulations on your project.
Let me join you (your team).

I am really sorry to learn from Facebook
https://web.facebook.com/OpenTransat#

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OpenTransat
12 hrs ·

The bad news and the good news
The boat hasn't reported its position for…"
Oct 27, 2016
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