The MegaCam system is a multi-megapixel imaging payload for UAVs, optimized for low bandwidth datalinks. MegaCam enables realtime extremely high resolution image transmission over standard UAV datalinks.
New image compression technology smashes the idea that you need megabit datalinks to send multi-megapixel images.
*The system can also send multi-megapixel images over ultra low bandwidth satellite links such as Iridium or Globalstar. A continuous mapping mosaic can be created in near realtime over satcomm, with excellent quality multi-megapixel images transmitted over satcomm in as little as 25 seconds. It is a stunning, practical capability which did not exist before.*
This system is compatible with the Cloud Cap Technology Piccolo avionics, and allows multi-megapixel images to be transmitted over the Piccolo’s standard datalink.
The system can also be operated standalone with a transparent datalink.
Power consumption: 3W avg
Weight: 110 grams (not including cables)
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