Category Archives: Sensors and Cameras

FLIR Duo R Camera

The “R” in the names of  Teledyne’s FLIR sensors series refers to radiometric. This Designation indicates the cameras for these sensors have the highest sensitivity for image temperatures and detail within their product line. It allows for the smallest of temperature differences to be recorded within the images. Learn More

FLIR ( Forward Looking Infrared)Thermal Cameras

FLIR cameras are a thermographic camera so they can detect and record images in the infrared radiation (IR) wavelength of the light spectrum. Infrared radiation wavelengths are part of the nonvisible range along the spectrum 3-12 µm. An advantage of the FLIR Thermal Camera is that it collects data that contains the heat differentiation of

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Radiometric Techniques

Radiometry is a method used to measure electromagnetic radiation. It measures the entire spectrum of light wavelengths, visible and non-visible (visible, ultraviolet and infrared light). Photometry is the term used when considering the range of visible light wavelengths exclusively. The main difference between the two is that radiometry measures how light properties behaves, spreads, and

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Teledyne FLIR Vue TZ20-R Sensor

The Teledyne FLIR Vue TZ20-R sensor uses radiometric techniques to measure and record the images’ thermal-zones so that we can view the thermal details of the crops and field in order to determine its health status and take action on problem areas that are detected. The sensor has two Boson® thermal cameras that have a

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SlantRange 3P Multipsectral Sensor

The 3P Sensor collects images needed to create NDVI crop mapping reports. It can calibrate the ambient light in order to distinguish between haze and clouds as well as gauge the time of day and the season. The features for the 3P sensor include: The Price is  (w/ DJI SkyPort) $5,250.00 – As of 21

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Photogrammetry

The photogrammetry process pulls out 3D information from 2D images that are collected during an aerial survey flight mission. The process involves taking overlapping photographs of an object, structure, or space, and converting them into 2D or 3D survey maps. Photogrammetry is often used by surveyors, architects, engineers, and contractors to create topographic maps, meshes,

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Above Ground Level (AGL) and Mean Sea Level (MSL)

Above Ground Level (AGL), describes the literal height above the ground over which you’re flying. Mean Sea Level, or MSL, is your true altitude or elevation. It’s the average height above standard sea level where the atmospheric pressure is measured in order to calibrate altitude. On a Sectional Chart, all of the numbers you see

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SlantRange 4P and 4P+ Multispectral Sensors

These sensors measure light from six bands of the light spectrum. The spectral bands measured include RGB imaging plus red, green, red edge, and near-infrared (NIR). Images from the red edge light range of the spectrum allow one to determine the early onset of crop disease and crop stress and are used for both NDVI

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