Hey,
I am looking into the feasibility of attaching a Specim FX17 sensor to a multi rotor system.
Specs wise it looks possible, sensor is 1.4kg and Matrice M600 max payload is approx 15kg.
Does anyone have any experience?
Many thanks,
Hello Michael Williams.
As far as I understand from the documentation of the camera, it is recommended to use it stationary in the laboratory.
However, I think you can use this camera with a drone but it’s not so easy to do it. I have little experience installing cameras to the drone in non-standard conditions.
First of all, you need to think about the power supply, this camera needs 12 DC. You can attach the additional battery. But, it seems the input of the connector for the lipo-battery will be difficult to find. Also, you can use a power source hub kit for M600, with a voltage converter if needed.
The most important thing is the GPS system. I am not sure about your sensor, but to use it with a drone you need georeference data on your image, I guess. I have experienced to work only with sensors that have a GPS antenna on board.
I think the manufacturer of these sensors should have a set to connect to the drone, since initially I do not see options for the simple use of these sensors with UAVs.
Thank you.
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