Today’s show focuses on the new enterprise and public safety equipment released by DJI. We discuss the XT2, Slantrange, Skyport and PSDK solutions with Jon Mcbride from RMUS. Jon outlines the real world expectations and limitations with this new equipment. What drone will these new accessories work on? Today we give you the nitty gritty details of what you need to know. Fly safe!
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Timestamps
- [00:22] Paul introduces Jon McBride to listeners
- [01:28] Jon discusses why the announcement of the forthcoming XT2 is so significant
- [03:10] What are the ideal applications for a RGB sensors?
- [04:27] Jon explains how FLIR has developed cameras over years
- [06:30] Discussing the different capabilities of the Duo Pro R
- [07:41] What is the difference between a radiometric and non radiometric camera?
- [09:20] Do you need a radiometric thermal camera to create an accurate thermal model?
- [11:44] When can we expect these new DJI sensors to come out?
- [12:39] Which drones will be able to handle the XT2?
- [14:00] Which drones will work with the Skyport? And, what are its capabilities?
- [16:23] Discussing how DJI is recognizing the need for specialized sensors as far as the Matrice series is concerned
- [19:21] Discussing the various capabilities of DJI’s new searchlight
- [21:01] Does the Skyport only work with M200 and M210, but not M600?
- [21:22] What is the Dropbox? What are the various practical challenges of putting this Box on a drone?
- [24:48] What is the payload capacity of the M210?
- [26:16] How long do you think the M210 will remain relevant?
- [28:03] Is the Inspire 1 a better bird than the Inspire 2?
- [28:36] Which is the best drone for public safety?
- [31:11] How does Real Time Kinematics (RTK) work?
- [34:45] Are you building a separate M600 with a separate IMU and compass that works with specific cameras?
- [36:15] When can you expect these DJI products to hit the market?
- [38:03] Jon shares his contact information