Izazov integracije senzorskih sustava na kopter

Unmanned aerial vehicle, as a result of technological advances, provides more opportunities for the development of a complex aircraft integrating a variety of sensors. Connecting basic functional components by hand requires knowledge, skills, and time, but is financially more accessible than the procurement of a ready-to-fly device. In addition to numerous fundamental parts necessary for a flight, sensors are also integrated – Global Navigation Satellite System, Inertial Navigation System and a camera. With the complexity of the copter, the price increase is intelligible, but also a tremendous implementation, both in geodesy and for other applications by implementing many types of sensors. By integrating sensors explained and in detail configured in this paper, their mutual connection, data collection and data visualization, it is only logical that the complexity of the aircraft increases, but also its applications in geodesy Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, digital ortophoto, and geo-referenced video. Mostly based on technical knowledge, available time, and financial resources, the decision on the handmade development of a copter or a purchase of ready-to-fly aircraft should be made. The paper provides a price comparison of representative devices of both handmade and ready-to-fly copters.