New Thermal Aircraft...

Outta Control · May 28, 2019

Here is a quick video about the Parrot ANAFI Thermal.

AH-1G · May 28, 2019

Well that was a waist of time! Look what came in the shoe box, Iets talk about nothing.??

TreeLineView · May 29, 2019

How about some sample shots or video

Outta Control · May 29, 2019

This is just early shots. There will be more from my testing and comparison.

Straight Thermal Image

With Overlay (MSX-like)

ArrUnTuS · May 29, 2019

The thermal camera has a resolution of 160x120 and then the RGB with 4K? Would this be correct?

Outta Control · May 29, 2019

ArrUnTuS said:
The thermal camera has a resolution of 160x120 and then the RGB with 4K? Would this be correct?

Yes that is correct. It uses a Lepton Microbolometer similar to the M2ED, but Parrot tweaked the SW to get better imaging.

I do not own a M2ED but based on my buddies own comparison test, it shows some promising results so far.

Phaedrus · May 29, 2019

Great to see alternatives to DJI!!

ArrUnTuS · May 29, 2019

No doubt, but with so little resolution, little can be done............. For very specific things. Considering its price it's pretty tight to include the sensor, well, for little thing but it's nice to see alternatives. Having where to choose is always good

Phaedrus · May 29, 2019

It's amusing to me that people raved when DJI came out with the thermal Mavic. But this comes out and it's "junk".

Outta Control · May 29, 2019

Phaedrus said:
It's amusing to me that people raved when DJI came out with the thermal Mavic. But this comes out and it's "junk".

There will always be...

So far this Parrot is performing well.

Outta Control · May 29, 2019

ArrUnTuS said:
No doubt, but with so little resolution, little can be done............. For very specific things. Considering its price it's pretty tight to include the sensor, well, for little thing but it's nice to see alternatives. Having where to choose is always good

If I can confirm its ability to provide me some accurate measurements then this "junk" is a treasure tool to me and fellow inspectors.

R.P..R · May 30, 2019

Outta Control said:
If I can confirm its ability to provide me some accurate measurements then this "junk" is a treasure tool to me and fellow inspectors.

I would never consider an Anafi, due to its first release review, but when I saw the thermal during an inspection in tight places, I was actually amazed, and it made me think twice of why I acquired the Evo, but not regretting the purchase. Now the Anafi is in my bucket list.

And yes, hobbyist are brand fans vs. those who truly works in the field, and thanks for your thoughts.

ArrUnTuS · May 30, 2019

Outta Control said:
If I can confirm its ability to provide me some accurate measurements then this "junk" is a treasure tool to me and fellow inspectors.

As much as junk, I wouldn't say if it works. The only thing that, given its low resolution, limits the possibilities a lot. I wait for your report

R.P..R · May 30, 2019

ArrUnTuS said:
As much as junk, I wouldn't say if it works. The only thing that, given its low resolution, limits the possibilities a lot. I wait for your report

It’s not in the professional grade level that’s for sure. For a quick n’ dirty inspection it will suffice.

ArrUnTuS · May 30, 2019

That's right, I don't want it for me, but depending on what you want to measure, it can be worth it.

R.P..R · May 30, 2019

ArrUnTuS said:
That's right, I don't want it for me, but depending on what you want to measure, it can be worth it.

To deploy a small sUAS to clear the area is always a good thing. So far the Anafi has gotten a good and solid independent review despite the lack of OBS vs the M2 dual.

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However, I am not yet near in getting an IR drone anytime soon, but I see myself getting into thermal imaging in the near future, I can actually feel it happening, I just need a good business plan.

I was hoping to go with the Yuneec H520, but Yuneec has unique problems for them to be able to take the center stage.

My local PD has already been deploying the M2 Enterprise. Fremont Police use drone with FLIR camera to find missing teen - DroneDJ

It’s a tough choice, but time will tell.

LUIS MARTINEZ · May 30, 2019

Both use the same FLIR LEPTON 3.5 so anything much beyond 100 ft altitude will be blobby. A cheap alternative to the XT and XT2 but purchasers who do not do their homework will be disappointed.

ArrUnTuS · May 30, 2019

With a drone to which you can mount a gimbal and put the sensor you want, I would look farther than in Flir, which I know is the most famous but have come out competitors as good or more and with much tighter prices.

Although the tendency is always to buy "proprietary" cameras, such as DJI or Yuneec, is to be tied to the brand, otherwise you are worth for other drones, I do not know whether to call them DIY or as, but for these sensors that are so expensive I think it is the way to take.

Outta Control · May 30, 2019

Alright sports fans here is a teaser of some of my findings.

For this test I attempted to compare the Radiometric capability of the ANAFI against the Duo Pro R.

Results:

So far the ANAFI is looking good.

R.P..R · May 30, 2019

Outta Control said:
Alright sports fans here is a teaser of some of my findings.

For this test I attempted to compare the Radiometric capability of the ANAFI against the Duo Pro R.

Results:

So far the ANAFI is looking good.