Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Research Laboratory

Overview

The Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Research Laboratory is focused on the design, engineering, and implementation of multimodal imaging systems, calibration techniques, and processing algorithms to provide the highest quality data with which to solve problems in the fields of precision agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and wildlife management.

Imaging Payloads

An Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) payload that features a cooled Hyperspectral SWIR that covers the ranges from 900-2500nm.
photo of a drone on the ground

GPS/IMU: Applanix APX15

Accuracy Specifications  
Position 2-5 cm
Velocity .015 m/s
Roll & Pitch 0.25°
True Heading .08°

MX-1 is a revolutionary new multi-modal remote sensing UAV payload that allows for simultaneous collection of four different imaging modalities namely RGB, LWIR, LiDAR and hyperspectral. MX1 is flown using a DJI Matrice 600 Pro UAV which has a weight of 10 kg, can carry a payload of 5.5 kg, and has a maximum controllable range of 5 km. The MX1 payload consists of the following sensors and specs at 30m altitude:

 

* Line Scanner ** Approximate point spacing at 300 RPM
Modality Sensor # Bands Spatial [px] GSD [cm]
Hyperspectral       Headwall Nano-Hyperspec  270 640 x 1 * 1.88
RGB Allied Vision Mako G-419 3 2048 x 2048 1.04
LWIR DRS Tamarisk 640 1 640 x 480 3.09
LiDAR Velodyne VLP-16 NA NA 5.33**

 

RIT Future System (MX2): Ready Spring 2020

 

IMSAR's ONESAR is a single-channel Ku-band radar system with a mechanical gimbal and lightweight Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) in an extremely low-Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) design.

 

Size

W:7.2 in

L: 9.02 in

H: 10.1 in
Weight 6 Lbs
Power

46 W
Frequency Ku
Operating Altitude Up to 1500 FT AGL
Sensor Cuing Cursor on Target
Capabilities

SAR
Resolution (meters) 0.1
   
   
   

 

Ground Equipment

Description