Hi Everyone,
I am here cause i want to build or buy something thats fascinated me for about 3-5 years now... I was looking at the Military Channel and i say the most amazing tools that soldiers will now have access too; The Black Hornet. the US military has finally purchased it: a Super Small Drone from FLIR... yeah i know... 80,000$?USD for a 2 pack... kinda of expensive right.. but the concept is attainable today other than the weight; 18 grams. its a very small surveillance device, quiet and is packed with all sort of goodies...i.e. night vision and Infrared...
"The aircraft weighs just 18 grams and is available in “day” and “night” versions with different cameras. With a range of up to one mile, the Black Hornet provides a live video feed to the operator on a chest-mounted display. The total system, including two aircraft, a controller and the video screen weighs less than three pounds. The controller has been optimized for single-handed operation. The Black Hornet is a restricted product, and is only sold to agencies of friendly governments, such as: the military, law enforcement and firefighters."
I want to see if i can hybridize something that already exist like a quad or a small plane with a VTOL design to extend the fight time while packing it with GPS, RTB, IR, NV and enough flightime to make it viable as a real surveillance tool.
I'm a real noob... I have lot's of computer experience but that is it... any suggestions, comments on what or where to start with or what i should consider would greatly be appreciated.
Thanks everyone!
Aum.
I am here cause i want to build or buy something thats fascinated me for about 3-5 years now... I was looking at the Military Channel and i say the most amazing tools that soldiers will now have access too; The Black Hornet. the US military has finally purchased it: a Super Small Drone from FLIR... yeah i know... 80,000$?USD for a 2 pack... kinda of expensive right.. but the concept is attainable today other than the weight; 18 grams. its a very small surveillance device, quiet and is packed with all sort of goodies...i.e. night vision and Infrared...
"The aircraft weighs just 18 grams and is available in “day” and “night” versions with different cameras. With a range of up to one mile, the Black Hornet provides a live video feed to the operator on a chest-mounted display. The total system, including two aircraft, a controller and the video screen weighs less than three pounds. The controller has been optimized for single-handed operation. The Black Hornet is a restricted product, and is only sold to agencies of friendly governments, such as: the military, law enforcement and firefighters."
I want to see if i can hybridize something that already exist like a quad or a small plane with a VTOL design to extend the fight time while packing it with GPS, RTB, IR, NV and enough flightime to make it viable as a real surveillance tool.
I'm a real noob... I have lot's of computer experience but that is it... any suggestions, comments on what or where to start with or what i should consider would greatly be appreciated.
Thanks everyone!
Aum.