On Wed, 28 Nov 2007 07:18:51 -0800 (PST), sttjbw@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>I'm looking into an application for remote controlled (or more
>preferrably, progammable flight path) aircraft. It needs to be able
>to carry a camera capable of transmitting video (can be b&W or color)
>of ground level objects over long distances (3-5 miles, although I may
>be able to work with shorter distance transmission). I am looking for
>anything from a handheld size up to something that can be trans****ted
>in the back of a jeep.
>I would like to know what type of aircraft would be capable of this
>type of work and what cameras are available and apropriate.
>Any suggestions or useful information would be greatly appreciated.
It's all doable and has been done.
Many college robotics competitions have produced GPS-guided
systems that could do what you want.
Maynard Hill's team sent an 11-pound autonomous system across
the Atlantic a few years back.
I believe there is a Japanese helicopter designed for spraying
fields under GPS guidance.
As Doug noted in his post, you need to consider lots and
lots of regulations. The kind of setup you describe would
work for terrorist activity as well as sensible commercial
operations. :o(
Marty
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