Special Functions; Circle Of Interest (Coi); Circle Of Interest - Intel Falcon 8+ User Manual


5

Special Functions

This chapter offers a description of several functions to perform semi-automatic flights
directly from the Intel Cockpit Controller (CTR). Most of these functions can only be
executed in GPS-Mode and require a good GPS reception.
5.1

Circle of Interest (COI)

This function is an optional part of the Inspection Package (see
Feature
360° circle around an object, and take photos at predefined positions. These photos
can later be processed by 3D modelling software such as Agisoft PhotoScan, to build a
3D model of the object.
Figure 5-1.

Circle of Interest

Pushing ENT in the Main Screen
opens the screen below:
Selecting
ENT opens the following screen:
Warning:
Make sure that there are no
obstacles on the flight path of
the Circle of Interest!
®
TM
Intel Falcon F8+
Packages). With the Circle of Interest (COI) it is possible to fly an automated
and pushing
Navigation
User Manual
Selecting
Circle of Interest
opens the next screen:
: Sets the angle after which the
Rotation Angle
next photo will be taken. For example one image
every 30° = 360° / 30° = 12 images. Push ENT to
change the angle. Use the arrow RIGHT/LEFT button
to increase, or decrease the angle. Confirm by
pushing ENT.
: Sets the center of the Circle of
SET CENTER->
Interest at the current position of the UAV. Fly to the
exact center of the Circle of Interest. Tilt the camera
down 90°, and use the preview video image to
identify the center. At the desired position, push ENT
to confirm .
SET CENTER->
The next screen is opened.
Fly backwards. The distance of the UAV to the center,
(which was set in the previous step) defines the
radius of the Circle of Interest.
If necessary adjust the altitude of the UAV (left
control stick) to the desired height, if necessary.
Adjust the camera tilt angle by using the rocker
switch R1 on the CTR to get the desired image
framing.
Confirm by pushing ENT. The UAV will fly a
START!
circle with the set parameters.
chapter 2.8 Software
and pushing ENT
103