Thursday, May 28, 2015
Drones: The Unmanned Revolution in AV
http://www.avnetwork.com/features/0014/drones-the-unmanned-revolution-in-av/95320
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Monday, May 25, 2015
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
3DR Pixhawk- powered DJI S1000 and Connex by Amimon HD downlink
http://drone-rss.com/2015/05/3dr-pixhawk-powered-dji-s1000/
For the past several months we have been working closely with an infrastructure inspection firm to develop a multirotor system for them. There were many goals, but COTS parts and cost were major drivers. We decided to use a DJI S1000 frame but selected the 3DR Pixhawk controller. We went with the Pixhawk for a variety of reasons, but flexibility was a primary consideration. The ability to plan complex missions, geotag photos, and a variety of flight modes ultimately sealed the deal. On the gimbal side we ended up using the brand new DJI Ronin-M. Equipped with remotely controlled zoom, the Sony AX100 provides crisp 4K video as well as 20MP still photos (even while rolling video). Mounting the Ronin was no small feat, requiring our dedicated fabricator to spend a few late nights in the shop. On the downlink side, we used a Amimon Connex, sending 1080p footage at 60 FPS. A Futaba 14SG provides flight control as well as camera control.
For the past several months we have been working closely with an infrastructure inspection firm to develop a multirotor system for them. There were many goals, but COTS parts and cost were major drivers. We decided to use a DJI S1000 frame but selected the 3DR Pixhawk controller. We went with the Pixhawk for a variety of reasons, but flexibility was a primary consideration. The ability to plan complex missions, geotag photos, and a variety of flight modes ultimately sealed the deal. On the gimbal side we ended up using the brand new DJI Ronin-M. Equipped with remotely controlled zoom, the Sony AX100 provides crisp 4K video as well as 20MP still photos (even while rolling video). Mounting the Ronin was no small feat, requiring our dedicated fabricator to spend a few late nights in the shop. On the downlink side, we used a Amimon Connex, sending 1080p footage at 60 FPS. A Futaba 14SG provides flight control as well as camera control.
I must say, the S1000 is an impressive frame. The performance with the Pixhawk running Arducopter 3.2 is staggering, especially when compared to the DJI A2 that would normally occupy this frame. Youtube videos coming shortly!
Encouraging Signs for Commercial UAVs
http://gpsworld.com/encouraging-signs-for-commercial-uavs/
The Robotics in Action drone flying area at the AUVSI show.
The AUVSI show in Atlanta, held May 4-7, drew significantly more attention from TV media this year, as several of the major networks provided live coverage from the show floor. NBC’s Today morning show opened with a live shot of a drone hovering in front of an opening house door, as if patiently waiting to deliver a package from Google or Amazon — the potential good side of drones for consumers.
Then their coverage recalled the DJI drone crashing onto the White House front lawn in the early morning hours (perhaps an unfortunate loss of user control, but an odd time and place to be out flying a drone), and airline pilot reports of lighted drones appearing above nighttime final approach paths — the bad side of drones in common usage.
The Connex wireless system.
Then Brian Wynne, president and CEO of AUVSI, provided a positive insight on the latest forecasts of UAV’s contributing $82 billion to the U.S. economy. Wynne’s estimates included the generation of more than 100,000 new high-paying technical jobs within 10 years’ time. But in an effort to urge faster progress towards regulations, Wynne also suggested that for every day of delay in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rulemaking to allow open use of drones, the U.S. loses $27 million daily in economic impact.
There was similar encouraging coverage by Fox News from the Atlanta Convention Center show floor, followed by Brian Wynne again pitching for rapid introduction of commercial drone use in the U.S. Fox chose to broadcast from the Robotics in Action drone flying area, and to feature real-time, zero latency HC video transmitted via Amimon’s Connex wireless system. A good demo over live TV, and Amimon’s chance to tell the world about its wireless transmission system that can transmit HD video over up to half-a-mile away with zero latency — good news, incidentally, for Fox, NBC, CNN and other news gatherers.
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Monday, May 18, 2015
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Drone Technology Was Hot At NAB - The Broadcast Bridge - Connecting IT to Broadcast
Drone Technology Was Hot At NAB - The Broadcast Bridge - Connecting IT to Broadcast
Connex / Amimon Wireless HD Link is a transmission solution that allows professional users to outfit almost any size and shape UAV with long-range full-HD video transmission capabilities at zero latency. Based on a wireless HDMI interface originally developed for the consumer electronics industry, the link provides uncompressed 1080p60 video over a 5GHz digital link at a range of up to 3300’ (1km).
Connex / Amimon Wireless HD Link is a transmission solution that allows professional users to outfit almost any size and shape UAV with long-range full-HD video transmission capabilities at zero latency. Based on a wireless HDMI interface originally developed for the consumer electronics industry, the link provides uncompressed 1080p60 video over a 5GHz digital link at a range of up to 3300’ (1km).
Last Unmanned Systems show roundup - John McHale
http://mil-embedded.com/3796-last-unmanned-systems-show-roundup/#
Exhibitors at the event ranged from all types of industries, including Hollywood. One that stood out was Amimon from San Jose, Calif., and their product Connex, which delivers wireless HD not through WiFi, but via a video-modem technology developed from the ground up through algorithms, chips, firmware, RF etc., and therefore can deliver full HD zero latency over long range, says David Shefler, Vice President, Global Sales and Business Development at Amimon. It enables command and control of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and their payload gimbals with zero latency. However, this was not developed for military platforms, it originated as a way to control cameras wirelessly in film production.
Amimon demo from Unmanned Systems show with their wifi module attached to a UAV.
Their demo system from the event is pictured above. Its transmitter is connected with an HDMI cable, is battery powered, and enables telemetry data to be transmitted over their wireless link directly to a controller's screen. It has a range of as far as one kilometer. "The solution is a game changer because it has zero latency and essentially comes in a box and can be assembled in less than five minutes, which saves money on training and maintenance," Shefler says. "We call it plug and fly." For more on Amimon and Connex, visit www.amimon.com.
Stand alone picture of Amimon Connex module.
Exhibitors at the event ranged from all types of industries, including Hollywood. One that stood out was Amimon from San Jose, Calif., and their product Connex, which delivers wireless HD not through WiFi, but via a video-modem technology developed from the ground up through algorithms, chips, firmware, RF etc., and therefore can deliver full HD zero latency over long range, says David Shefler, Vice President, Global Sales and Business Development at Amimon. It enables command and control of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and their payload gimbals with zero latency. However, this was not developed for military platforms, it originated as a way to control cameras wirelessly in film production.
Amimon demo from Unmanned Systems show with their wifi module attached to a UAV.
Their demo system from the event is pictured above. Its transmitter is connected with an HDMI cable, is battery powered, and enables telemetry data to be transmitted over their wireless link directly to a controller's screen. It has a range of as far as one kilometer. "The solution is a game changer because it has zero latency and essentially comes in a box and can be assembled in less than five minutes, which saves money on training and maintenance," Shefler says. "We call it plug and fly." For more on Amimon and Connex, visit www.amimon.com.
Stand alone picture of Amimon Connex module.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
CONNEX by Amimon Takes Flight on FOX News from Unmanned Systems 2015
http://www.live-production.tv/news/products/connex-amimon-takes-flight-fox-news-unmanned-systems-2015.html
Friday, May 8, 2015
Inventors show off latest in drone technology -AUVSI 2015
http://video.foxnews.com/v/4222969416001/inventors-show-off-latest-in-drone-technology/?#sp=show-clips
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
MILITARY TECHNOLOGY: AUVSI 2015: Seen & Heard on Day 1
MILITARY TECHNOLOGY: AUVSI 2015: Seen & Heard on Day 1:
Amimon is showcasing the superior capabilities of their innovative CONNEX wireless HD video transmission solution with support for Futaba’s S-Bus remote control protocol to demonstrate the precise camera gimbal control on aerial drones. The integration of Futaba’s S-Bus remote control system with Amimon’s CONNEX wireless video solution further optimizes operators’ abilities to frame the shots they need and want with extreme efficiency. CONNEX provides full-HD video transmission capabilities with zero latency up to 1,000m and is capable of displaying telemetry information using its built in OSD as well as sending control commands via Futaba S-Bus protocol to the gimbal on the air unit. CONNEX utilizes a robust 5GHz transmission frequency with sophisticated 2x5 MIMO and automatic channel selection to ensure resilient connectivity at all times – free from UAV control interference and other 2.4GHz radio links. CONNEX supports multicasting up to four screens simultaneously, while maintaining excellent HD video. The small and lightweight package includes all antennas, cables and connectors required for air and ground unit setup, allowing for quick plug-and-fly experience.
Amimon is showcasing the superior capabilities of their innovative CONNEX wireless HD video transmission solution with support for Futaba’s S-Bus remote control protocol to demonstrate the precise camera gimbal control on aerial drones. The integration of Futaba’s S-Bus remote control system with Amimon’s CONNEX wireless video solution further optimizes operators’ abilities to frame the shots they need and want with extreme efficiency. CONNEX provides full-HD video transmission capabilities with zero latency up to 1,000m and is capable of displaying telemetry information using its built in OSD as well as sending control commands via Futaba S-Bus protocol to the gimbal on the air unit. CONNEX utilizes a robust 5GHz transmission frequency with sophisticated 2x5 MIMO and automatic channel selection to ensure resilient connectivity at all times – free from UAV control interference and other 2.4GHz radio links. CONNEX supports multicasting up to four screens simultaneously, while maintaining excellent HD video. The small and lightweight package includes all antennas, cables and connectors required for air and ground unit setup, allowing for quick plug-and-fly experience.
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