Video Transmission system
💻 System Overview
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 Requirements
Requirements / Constraints | Context | Priority | Owner | Notes |
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IMACS shall support low-latency video transmission over the specified range | Flying within BVLOS, applying detection on the ground | high | @Shrinjay Mukherjee |
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All IMACS equipment should be able to be carried out and set up by up to 2 people | Required for efficient operation at competition | low | @Anthony Luo | Â |
All IMACS equipment should be able to be run off 120V through extension cords in all outdoor conditions | Required to operate in any competition scenario | low | @Anthony Luo | Power hard to say, depend on Antenna setup. Might need 12V DC supply. later discussion |
Critical video and RC links should be able to run on battery power for a return to home for up to 5km | Required for safety | low | @Anthony Luo | May need some form of battery backup? |
All IMACS software should be able to setup and run on any reasonable laptop with ease | Required for easy setup and minimizing bugs @ comp | medium | @Shrinjay Mukherjee | Â |
All IMACS equipment should fit within conventional luggage (checked or carry on) | Required for transport to comp | low | @Anthony Luo | Â |
Antennas:
directional antenna vs non directional antenna:
buy a cheap directional antenna and test them through out summer and fall. the price is $200 vs $50. Decision made by firmware. At least setup directional antenna and benchmark it.
VTX: about $50, Mateksys vs ReadyMade RC, decision made by FW
VRX: about $50, Mateksys vs ReadyMade RC, decision made by FW
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CV:
get cable to display video in Ground station and connect to CV program
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