Re: [Paparazzi-devel] Carry Environmental Sensors

[Antoine]

Hi Lukas

Your problems seem well in the range of what our autopilot capabilities. 
There are already several universities using it.
Regarding the supply of hardware, we have plan to have a new batch of 
classix board ( twin arm7 ) manufactured in a near future.
Regarding the computer and linux knowledge, there is some need, but 
don't get scared, others have succeded.
Regarding the pictures, the sample on the website are snapshot from a 
downlinked videostream - it should be possible to achieve much better 
quality using a digital camera.
Regarding meeting someone in real life, we have indeed some members in 
germany - take a look at this page : http://pfump.org/

Maybe you'd like to come and discuss all this on our IRC chanel ( 
freenode #paparazzi)

Best Regards

Antoine

Lukas Siebicke wrote:

> Hello Paparazzi people,
> I am new to your project, but I am really excited about what you have achieved 
> so far.
> On the search for a platform to carry environmental sensors I came across 
> Paparazzi and it seems to be almost perfect.
>
> What I would like to do:
> -Carry (one) camera for high resolution arial photographs (start with a 
> standard digital camera, expand to multispectral later if possible),
> -Carry sensors for meteorological measurements,
> -increase flight time, use solar power if possible,
>
> My background:
> I have build and flown model airplanes in the past, I fly myself, and I have 
> had quite a few thoughts about autopilot related stuff. Currently I work on a 
> thesis about meteorological measurements.
> My University would be happy to use Paparazzi like technology for arial imagery.
>
> What I would like to have:
> -an autopilot system to install and test on one of my planes (or on one of your 
> workhorses),
> -an estimate how much time it takes for a person with some basic programming 
> knowledge etc. (I�m not a freak, guru or anything) to get together a ready to 
> fly autopilot,
> -information on what has been achieved in terms of taking pictures (I�ve seen 
> some on your website),
> -please get in touch if you could imagine to carry some sensors for the 
> university or if we can arrange a meeting in southern Germany some time (is 
> that were most of you are?).
>
> Looking forward to any kind of feedback,
>
> Cheers,
> Lukas
>
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