The Potential use of Drones (UAVs) for Aerial Mapping in the North

Research Innovation & Commercialization Workshop

Cold Climate Innovation CentreYukon Research Centre

Westmark Whitehorse Hotel & Conference Center

Peter von Gaza (PixelMapper Remote Sensing and Geospatial Technologies)

February 4, 2014

Introduction

Basic Introduction to Drones: • Equipment• Applications • The Law!

What I'm doing and hoping to accomplish• Photogrammetric Mapping• Gimbal Research• Camera + Lens Testing• Affordable aircraft for specific applications

What is a Drone (UAV)?A Drone or UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) can be:

1. Autonomous: control via on-board computer. 2. Remotely controlled by an operator on the ground (FPV).

What is the difference between a Drone and an RC Aircraft?• At it's simplest only a autopilot and GPS need to be added.

Exploding Growth Industry

Amazon Delivery

Kickstarter

Techpod - $225 (RTF Drone $1,200)

“Conservation Drone” Revolution

Recreational - FPV

Ready to Fly - $1,200

FPV (First Person Viewing)

Commercial

AeroMapper – Canadian $6000 -$10,000

Dragonfly – Canada, Saskatoon

X4 - $10,000? , X6 - $15,000 ?

Sensefly Ebee

$13,000??

Bixler Drones

As low as $500 with Autopilot

Atmospheric Satellites

Solara – 65,000 feet, 24/7/365