An opportunity has suddenly arisen for our obtaining an sUAS for some work we have this summer. Very roughly, I need a readily available platform that can launch/recover from the deck of a ship with a 3-axis gimbal for at least a NEX-7 or better type camera. Would like to have a realistic 12 to 15 minute flight time (more would obviously be better). The objectives are to obtain high-res photos and/or high def video of whales at the surface. Operated by a pilot and camera operator. It would have to be something that could be bought readily obtained within the next month, a pair actually. Budget of around 20k for 2 airframes, gimbals, batteries and radio system.
Apologies for this being so lacking in detail but I need to submit this very soon.
Thanks in advance!
Tony
Apologies for this being so lacking in detail but I need to submit this very soon.
Thanks in advance!
Tony