R-Pod is a project of imaging robot dedicated to geomatic applications. It consists of hardware developed by senseFly, an EPFL spin-off (micromechanics) and software developed by Pix4D, also an EPFL spin-off (Computer Vision). Both components were reliable and flexible enough, two conditions needed in order to optimize the workflow for photogrammetric and remote sensing applications. During the demonstration, the concept and the mission preparation will be shown, and then the flight will be carried out, weather depending. A new, simple FCIR camera will be used over the Irchel Park at a flying height of 150 m. Finally, first results will be displayed and commented and the complete workflow will be explained. The whole demonstration should last about an hour, the duration of a typical punctual mission, in time and in space. This should lead to a
discussion about “Kleenex” geodata, easy to acquire, very useful, yet rapidly obsolete.(From RSL Flyer) For demo play VDO below
discussion about “Kleenex” geodata, easy to acquire, very useful, yet rapidly obsolete.(From RSL Flyer) For demo play VDO below
The drone
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| The drone (Click to enlarge) |
The result a remote sensing picture of Irchel
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| Irchel park (Click to enlarge) |
