To help the people of Ukraine in the ongoing armed conflict, Polish drone manufacturer Spartaqs has initiated a campaign to collect, service and deliver used recreational drones to neighboring Ukraine. And your unused drone could be a part of this project! Drones can do all sorts of things, and transmitting a live video stream without a pilot having to be in the immediate proximity of the drone is one of those possibilities. Normally, the pilot must comply with local laws and regulations (such as maintaining a line of sight to the drone), but things are certainly different when your life is in danger. image credit: Spartaqs In such circumstances, the drone could act as a flying eye, watching the area and pointing out a possible escape route or making sure that the area around a bunker is safe, for example. And this is exactly why Spartaqs has launched this campaign. Drones for Ukraine Spartaqs collects private drones of all brands, DJI being probably the most prominent, and services them to ensure that only fully functional equipment is sent to Ukraine. Servicing used drones. Image credit: Spartaqs The company will replace worn batteries and modify the drones for relatively safe use in a conflict zone: All lights will be completely disabled. In addition, no internet connection will be required, and the drones in question will not ask for updates prior to take-off. Some drones will also be converted, for example with infrared camera systems, to be used as night vision devices....
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 15 March, 2022