Recent content by Jim Dow

A convergent image configuration for DEM extraction that minimises the systematic effects caused by an inaccurate lens model Rene Wackrow Jim H. Chandler First published: 27 March 2008 Results of the simulation process clearly demonstrate that a mildly convergent camera configuration eradicates...

I've made some progress adapting my curved flight lines to long, narrow corridors (electric power transmission). Refer to the attached image depicting curved flight lines for a fixed-wing drone flying at 31mph at a height of 400'. The corridor is over a mile in length with a width of 2200'

Minimising systematic error surfaces in digital elevation models using oblique convergent imagery Rene Wackrow Jim H. Chandler First published: 16 March 2011 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1477-9730.2011.00623.x Results of the simulation process, the laboratory test and the practical test are...

If you would like to fly curved missions, take a look at an Amazon ebook entitled "Gently Curved, Convergent, Non-traditional Drone Flight Paths". You can now plan your approaches ahead of time to get your spectacular photos. Compare actual traditional (linear/parallel) flight paths in the...

Several questions have been posted regarding how to fly curved paths. Check out the Amazon eBook entitled “Gently Curved, Convergent, Non-traditional Drone Flight Paths” for instructions about how to plan the mission.