Virtual Reality Drone for roof inspection? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: John_ITIC
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 20, 2017, 03:37:25 am
content: I'm considering buying a drone for doing annual roof inspections on my house. I saw someone a while a go that used VR glasses connected to the drone so he saw exactly what the drone saw. He seemed to have super good control of the drone. It would be cool to fly up to the roof (2 story house) and record video and take pictures with GOOD accuracy (i.e. no toy drone).Any recommendations?

author: XOIIO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 20, 2017, 03:43:38 am
content: I'd say that setup is overkill, just get a parrot bebop or something that can stream to a device you already have, it will be way cheaper and almost identical.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 20, 2017, 03:59:00 am
content: I'd like one that I could fix a scoop to - to clean out those second storey gutters, especially on the low side of the block - where the ground floor is more than 4 feet above the terrain....

author: John_ITIC
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 20, 2017, 04:02:26 am
content: Quote from: XOIIO on January 20, 2017, 03:43:38 amThanks. I'm concerned that I will not be able to see anything on the iphone screen on the southern California sun... Also, what's the difference in controllability of high-end vs low-end drones?I guess I have to watch some youtube videos to learn more...

author: XOIIO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 20, 2017, 04:12:14 am
content: Quote from: John_ITIC on January 20, 2017, 04:02:26 amSuper high end ones can stream a gopro vs a built in camera, will have longer range, more carry weight, and a gimball system for your camera if you get into photography ones. Don't get me wrong I'd love one but they are way too expensive, the bebop looks nice though, fairly good built in camera, gps, and an optional long range remote kit with a sun shade.Don't bother with the parrot ar drone though, while it has dual cameras the bottom one didn't get an upgrade in the 2.0 version and is horrible on the 1.0 version.

author: XOIIO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 20, 2017, 04:24:54 am
content: Quote from: wilfred on January 20, 2017, 04:13:11 amWouldn't be cool. (also wouldn't work for really tall houses)Also, he could do it for other people and start making some money, and the time savings will mean he can do more houses, provided the batteries last long enough. Record the footage, then the people can watch it or show it to whoever might do their roofing work. I've toyed with the idea too but my drone's cameras are crap, it also doesn't do great in the wind.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 20, 2017, 04:26:24 am
content: I have a USB camera (borescope dimensions) at the end of a 5m cable which I can plug into my phone. Viewing the screen in real time allows me to locate precise positions of points of interest that are out of direct view.The cable is way too short for this job.

author: XOIIO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 20, 2017, 04:28:37 am
content: Quote from: Brumby on January 20, 2017, 04:26:24 amThey have 15 meter ones available.http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Waterproof-USB-Inspection-Camera-Boroscope-Snake-Scope-Endoscope-4-LED-10mm-15M-/222215388871?var=&hash=item33bd11bec7:m:mEte17KGUThXjqoTesRz12w

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 20, 2017, 04:31:09 am
content: Quote from: XOIIO on January 20, 2017, 04:24:54 amIn Australia, there is abigdifference between running your own drone for private use - and using one for a commercial operation.Without going into the full detail, the 'pilot' of the drone needs to have formal certification - part of which is studying the same material that regular pilot training begins with. In addition to that, the 'operator' (the one who runs thebusiness) must also be certified - and that includes documented procedures for operation, maintenance and so on.

author: XOIIO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 20, 2017, 04:37:42 am
content: Quote from: Brumby on January 20, 2017, 04:31:09 amWe'd have to get OP to look up the regulations in his state. He would also have to take into account proximity to any local airports. I don't know if he would need a license in the us.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 20, 2017, 04:55:22 am
content: Quote from: XOIIO on January 20, 2017, 04:28:37 amI'm going to get cross examined if I do.....