Yabi Miki Kidibu Think-Tank

                                Unmanned System Data Format and Protocol Introduction Unmanned system remote sensing technology continues to expand as the commercial applications of the vehicle produces welcoming results. This short article reviews the technical specification of the FireFly6 Pro in term of the available sensors, sensors’ data format, transmission protocol, and the integration of the sensor. Technical Specifications BirdEye Aerobotics built FireFly6 Pro (Fig.1) that can cover 600 acres in one mission at the cruise speed ranging from 30 to 35 Kts. This 9 lbs unmanned aircraft system has the VTOL capabilities and a plug-and-play payload comprising a wide range of advanced sensors that collect data of specific format and transmit data using appropriate protocols. FireFly6 Pro has a maximum payload capacity of 1.7 lbs that can comprise one or the combination of the following remote se...

Phantom 4 Advanced is a DJI-manufactured unmanned aircraft system costing around 900 Dollars and is well-suited for aerial photography services to include full motion video and still pictures below 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL). The camera sensor is located at the bottom of the vehicle and according to DJI’s specification: The camera sensor can record UHD 4K (4096X2160) at 60 fps, at a maximum bitrate of 100 Mbps using the H.265 codec. It also allows you to capture still images while filming. The Phantom 4 Advanced camera sensor is even more significant than the Phantom 4 camera sensor, ensuring more explicit photos (DJI, n.d.). The vehicle’s forward and downward system has a sensor can perceive obstacles up to 98 feet. Its gimbal system can provide the lateral, longitudinal and vertical stability. Gašparović et al., (2017) wrote: A gimbal can be used both with fixed wing and multirotor UAVs, even though the vibration influence is not significant in a fixed-wing application and ...