We (Sun, Joshua, and Nikhil) went to Logansport, IN on July 15, 2021, to collect UAS data over low head dams that will be demolished later in 2021. Dr. Sweeten’s group showed us the low head dams and also helped us locate take-off and landing locations for the UAS data collection. We also had a great discussion on potential collaboration …
UAS demonstration in the Hoosier National Forest Research Field Meeting
Our research group gave a live demonstration of UAS LiDAR and multispectral data collection and processing in the Hoosier National Forest Research Field meeting held in Tell City, IN on June 17, 2021. Above picture is taken from one of the UAS demonstration flight (DJI Matrice 300 with Zenmuse L1 payload) and we were located in the shade (left corner …
WheatCAP UAS Survey Summary
Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists, in collaboration with Purdue University, will deploy their expertise in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to bolster a comprehensive digital agriculture initiative, which aims to improve wheat crop production across the country. The UAS component is intended as part of a multi-institutional Coordinated Agricultural Project, known as the WheatCAP. It is one of several CAPs funded …
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DJI M300 RTK + Zenmuse P1 maiden flight
We had a maiden flight for DJI M300 RTK + Zenmuse P1 today (3/3/2021) at Martell Forest. Everything went smooth and successfully completed a 21-minute long autonomous flight mission. Image quality from P1 was impressive. A picture paints a thousand words. Comparison of images from DJI Mavic Pro (12MP 1/2.3″ sensor) vs. Zenmuse P1 (45MP full frame sensor) at 120m …