PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ENGINEERING & REMOTE SENSING
April 2015
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H I GHL I GHT ART I C L E
Katherine C. Malpeli
and
Peter G. Chirico
PHOTOGRAMME TR I C ENG I NE ER I NG & REMOT E SENS I NG
The official journal for imaging and geospatial information science and technology
April 2015 Volume 81 Number 4
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
DEPARTMENTS
The Mother of All Copters (MoAC) is designed to be a rugged, workhorse, vertical
takeoff/landing (VTOL) small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS). With up to 50
pounds payload capacity and half hour flying time, MoAC combines the versatility
of commercial-grade VTOL, built on a Gryphon GD-X8 airframe, with a universal,
quick-detach, brushless gimbal mount to accommodate your mapping or remote
sensing payload.
In a UAS world of unknowns, the near future will be visual line of sight. The
MoAC affordably provides the opportunity and versatility for operators to see
how UAS can work for them. Sensor and system developers can begin to adapt
their technologies for UAS or downsize for SUAS if that’s their business plan.
The MoAC is designed for productivity, including features such as
weatherization, folding replaceable arms, less expensive and quieter tri-blade
folding propellers, and a power distribution safety feature that enables you to
operate the flight management system, gimbal and payload without arming the
motors. Finally, a choice between waypoint mapping or stick control means you can map or inspect, indoors or
outdoors.
For information on developing your UAS workflow or sensor with the MOAC, please visit Unmanned Experts’
webpage at
call 334-578-2900, or e-mail
.
PE ER - REV I EWED
ART I C L ES
Gonzalo Pajares
A monograph presenting an overview of the
current status of UAVs and remote sensing
applications based on unmanned aerial
platforms equipped with a combination of
specific sensors and instruments, including an
expanded list of technical references.
SPECIAL
MONOGRAPH
