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"I haven't been able to determine what type of radio is used for control. The specs mention that the package contains an "up to 3 km radio link" and a 2.4 GHz modem for telemetry. Does anyone know more about the radio specs?"
"I think you're right about the wind being the greatest challenge - even with a good autopilot. I imagine it will take multiple trips and a fair bit of luck to cover the area."
"I think that even if it ends up being too difficult to pull off, there's great value in sharing the planning process."
"I live in Boulder. Long's Peak would be a closer option, but it's a much larger mountain and a more difficult climb. Mt. Bierstadt is ~2 hrs away."
"Here's a link to the blog post for the test mountain: Mt. Bierstadt: Colorado's High Peaks - Mt. Bierstadt"
"Here's a link to the blog post for the SenseFly eBee option: Colorado's High Peaks - The SenseFly Option"
"Here's a link to the main blog post: 3D Mapping of Colorado's High Peaks"
"Here's a link to the main blog post: 3D Mapping of Colorado's High Peaks"
"Nothing yet - it's just a planning exercise at the moment. I was inspired by SenseFly's mapping of the Matterhorn (which has a similar elevation) and wondered what it would take to do the same for some of Colorado's 14ers. I have no flying…"
I've tentatively chosen Mt. Bierstadt (14,060') as the initial 14er to map. Compared with the Matterhorn, it's nearby, has easy access and is relatively easy to climb. Mt. Bierstadt, however, has a more complex topology than the simple pyramid of…
"Thanks for the link John. Here's a link to the longer 3D mapping video:
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The most straightforward option is the out-of-the-box solution provided by the SenseFly eBee. The system is easy-to-use, well-tuned and specifically designed for this sort of application. The recent 3D mapping of the Matterhorn using this system was…
"Thanks for the advice Patrick - you're probably right.
If I can’t find an experienced pilot, my lack of experience will likely make the DIY approach infeasible in the near-term. That’s fine, my main goal is to get the maps made, so the project will…"
If I can’t find an experienced pilot, my lack of experience will likely make the DIY approach infeasible in the near-term. That’s fine, my main goal is to get the maps made, so the project will…"
"I don't have any RC plane experience. At the moment I'm just trying to scope and organize the project and will need to find some experienced volunteers to help pull it off. Hint! Hint! SenseFly, however, claims that no piloting skills are required…"
"Patrick McKay: Point well taken. I'm short on RC experience, so I'm hoping for lots of good advice from this group and, if the project goes forward, will need to enlist the help of some veterans. I'm keen to learn, but I'm also interested in seeing…"
"Looks light, but could be too small... I'd be interested in hearing more..."
