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What you think about the idea of using quadrirotor UAVs for filming real estate video?

Posted by Hector Torres on July 26, 2009 at 12:48pm
We have a UAV device that can stay on the air for up to 50 mins, runs on clean energy, and supports a payload of 8 lbs. Talking to some companies that sell video to real estate companies, it seems they would be interested in a device like this because it competes against helicopter. The only concern from the people we've interviewed, is stability. I still think there must be something out there to mitigate this concern, right?
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  • Xander July 27, 2009 at 11:55pm
    50min of flight time is very impressive for a small hovering vehicle. Mind if I ask how you manage that? Gas powered I assume?
  • Hector Torres July 26, 2009 at 8:47pm
    Hi Chris, you're absolutely right. This is a technology invented in Europe and we're evaluating the market in US for it. In such case, the device would have to be adapted or COA will need to be filled if market is worth the pain.
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    Chris Anderson July 26, 2009 at 8:39pm
    Sorry to be the regulation guy, but what you're describing is illegal in the US without a FAA COA. Perhaps it's legal in some other countries.
  • Hector Torres July 26, 2009 at 8:32pm
    Thanks for the reply Peter. What if I tell you that our device has a payload of 8 lbs and can fly autonomously up to 9 miles away from the base station? I think this is something dragangly can't do... do you think this UAV is over killing for real estate?
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