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SmartPlanes Personal Aerial Mapping System (PAMS) turn-key solution
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SmartPlanes Personal Aerial Mapping System (PAMS) turn-key solution

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The complete system is named PAMS (Personal Aerial Mapping System), the plane is called SmartOne, the latest version is generation C.

Area covered in one day: PAMS produces high quality photomaps or even 3-D models. To achieve this very his resolution, photos require a high overlap of 75- 80 %. This reduces the area covered compared versus low overlap which gives a good view, though cannot create orthophotos or 3-D. A single block from an altitude of 300 m cover app. 250-300 acres . It is possible to fly 8 blocks a day. Flying 8 hours will cover 2400 acres which is possible if there is limited travel between takeoffs, and the days are long which offer more time for overhead sunlight.

Once you have your photos, the basic software stitches all the photos together to make one large photo term “mosaic”. This is done by  having the photos taken such that the borders overlap. For standard 2D mosaics, the overlap is small, about 20%. If a high quality 2D image is required, then the overlap must be larger, about 50%. If one desires a 3D model, then the overlap is as high as 80%.

To have a high resolution 3D map, there are a few companies which offer this service. The photos are sent to them and for a fee they are turned into 3D mosaics and returned to the customer. Mosaic Mill and Pix4D http://pix4d.com/ are two such services. Here are some videos to explain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJ-nCgBXZ5I

SmartPlanes manufactures a lightweight Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) equipped with an autopilot and digital camera that is a simple and inexpensive tool for aerial photography over smaller areas. The plane flies automatically over a pre-defined area of interest and takes photos on a regular grid. The resulting photos can be processed to produce detailed photo maps or even make accurate surface height measurements.

Many time-critical mapping and monitoring tasks can be done more effectively with small UAS than with conventional manned aircraft or point surveys. In fact, this technology opens up many new applications for aerial survey where conventional methods would be impractical, too dangerous or prohibitively expensive.

Our goal is to integrate modern UAS technology together with advanced data processing software into a highly automated system that can be operated by non-specialists. After an intensive period of development and field testing, we are pleased to offer our Personal Aerial Mapping System (PAMS) as a turn-key solution for geospatial data providers and end users.

For much more information, please see the SmartPlanes website here: http://www.smartplanes.se/

PAMS  is a complete package of hardware and software that makes it possible for a single operator to do aerial survey and mapping over small areas on-demand. PAMS is very flexible, using the same equipment and methodology to produce a quick overview map in the field, or to compute advanced 3-D surface height models and true orthophotos. The resulting map data is ideal for various GIS applications since it is uniform in scale and georeferenced to a map projection. With the PAMS system, a single person can quickly and easily complete a mapping mission which would otherwise require advanced planning and special expertise using conventional methods, this saves both time and money.

All equipment is easily carried to a suitable takeoff location A small laptop is used in the field for flight planning and monitoring a gentle toss sends SmartOne on its way

The PAMS system is not an experimental project or “do-it-yourself” kit, but rather is an integrated system specifically designed for aerial survey and mapping. It has been successfully tested over several years in a number of application areas by our development team and our customers.

The system is easy to operate for non-specialists with basic experience in R/C aircraft.  Flight planning is very straightforward, using only an arbitrary rectangular area to specify a photo mission area of interest.  The details of waypoints, photo strips and turns are taken care of automatically in the autopilot’s navigation code.

SmartOne packs in an aluminum case for safe transport system components are transported in rugged cases SmartOne wing is quickly assembled without tools

Our custom designed flying wing is very robust and is intended for professional use with takeoff and landings in typical field conditions.  It is very wind tolerant compared to other aircraft with similar takeoff weight and flying speed.  An elegance and simplicity of design makes it very reliable and easy to repair in the field.

PAMS is designed to operate within existing regulatory restrictions for unmanned aircraft and is currently approved for use in Sweden and satisfies permit requirements in several other countries. The system poses minimal risk to bystanders and other aircraft due to its small size and low kinetic energy plus generous use of soft materials in the construction.

Download a PAMS Product Brochure

The complete system includes:

    • SmartPlanes SmartOne Unmanned Aircraft
    • Ground control station laptop and data radio link
    • R/C radio transmitter for manual control
    • Digital camera with calibrated optics, customised for aerial mapping
    • Spare parts and field repair kit
    • Mission Planning and Flight Control software
    • Aerial mapping software for automated on-site production of georeferenced high resolution photo mosaics
    • Processing service (web access) production of high resolution surface models (DSM) and true orthophoto mosaics
    • Support services (pilot training, maintenance and technical support)

The various system components pack conveniently in rugged cases for transport in a vehicle or as checked baggage.

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No. Item Description Price
1 SmartOne UAS SmartOne unmanned aircraft, ready-rate
Ground control station, 900 MHz
GCS software: flight planning, flight control, log file replay
GCS radio unit, 900 MHz
Tripod
RC-transmitter 2.4 GHz, 7 channel
Camera
Transport case, heavy duty, aluminum
Protective case for RC-transmitter and other electronics
Two Li-Po drive packs , 11.1 V
Battery for RC-transmitter, 11.1 V
Balancing Li-Po fast charger, up to four batteries in parallel
Switching power supply, 13.8V, 20 A
Field repair kit
1 year support
1 year limited warranty		  
2 Smartplanes Aerial Mapper software (single seat) Photogrammetric software for production of georeferenced photo mosaics, maintenance for 1st year  
3 Operator training 2 days, 1 person, excluding travel and accommodation
Flight training (double command w. flight instructor)
Flight operations (mission planning, flight operations)
Maintenance and repairs		  
4 Maintenance service SmartOne UAS Maintenance and repair services by SmartPlanes AB , first year (10 hours, 1 year)  
5 Radio locator Miniature radio locator set (Tx & Rx), 433 Mhz, up to 3 km range  
6 Field Mobility kit Backpack, stool, bag for RC transmitter  
    Summary EUR 22,130

 

 






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