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Research Innovation & Commercialization Workshop Cold Climate Innovation Centre Yukon Research Centre Westmark Whitehorse Hotel & Conference Center Peter von Gaza (PixelMapper Remote Sensing and Geospatial Technologies) February 4, 2014.
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Research Innovation & Commercialization Workshop Cold Climate Innovation Centre Yukon Research Centre Westmark Whitehorse Hotel & Conference Center Peter von Gaza (PixelMapper Remote Sensing and Geospatial Technologies) February 4, 2014 The Potential use of Drones (UAVs) for Aerial Mapping in the North
Introduction Basic Introduction to Drones: Equipment Applications The Law! What I'm doing and hoping to accomplish Photogrammetric Mapping Gimbal Research Camera + Lens Testing Affordable aircraft for specific applications
What is a Drone (UAV)? A Drone or UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) can be: Autonomous: control via on-board computer. Remotely controlled by an operator on the ground (FPV). What is the difference between a Drone and an RC Aircraft? At it's simplest only a autopilot and GPS need to be added.
Kickstarter Techpod - $225 (RTF Drone $1,200)
Recreational - FPV Ready to Fly - $1,200
Commercial AeroMapper – Canadian $6000 -$10,000
Dragonfly – Canada, Saskatoon X4 - $10,000? , X6 - $15,000?
Sensefly Ebee $13,000??
Bixler Drones As low as $500 with Autopilot
Atmospheric Satellites Solara – 65,000 feet, 24/7/365