#DJI M300 RTK

[sreepadamangaraj]

In this webinar excerpt, join Enterprise UAS EVP Randall Warnas and Parrot Drones Sales Manager François-Xavier Charbonnel as they discuss the security features of the Parrot ANAFI Ai.

[whydronesub]

Perkembangan Teknologi pada Drone Keluaran DJI

Perkembangan Teknologi Kamera pada Drone Udara DJI: Mengungkap Inovasi di Balik Lensa

Well! Seiring dengan kemajuan teknologi, DJI telah memantapkan posisinya sebagai pelopor dalam industri drone. Salah satu aspek yang paling mencolok dari perkembangan ini adalah evolusi teknologi kamera mereka. Berawal dari kamera sederhana dengan resolusi rendah, DJI kini menawarkan sistem kamera yang sangat canggih dan fungsional. Dalam artikel ini, kita akan mengeksplorasi bagaimana teknologi kamera pada drone DJI telah berkembang, serta dampaknya terhadap kualitas gambar dan pengalaman pengguna.

OcuSync: Jembatan antara Drone dan Dunia

Untuk memahami bagaimana DJI telah mengubah permainan dalam teknologi kamera drone, kita harus terlebih dahulu melihat sistem transmisi OcuSync mereka. OcuSync adalah teknologi kunci yang memungkinkan transmisi video dan data dari drone ke pengendali dengan kualitas tinggi dan jangkauan yang mengesankan. Berikut adalah evolusi OcuSync dari generasi awal hingga versi terbaru:

1. OcuSync (Generasi Awal) Digunakan Pada: DJI Mavic Pro

Fitur Utama:

- Bekerja pada frekuensi 2.4 GHz dan 5.8 GHz.

- Beralih otomatis antara frekuensi untuk menghindari gangguan.

- Jangkauan transmisi hingga 7 km dalam kondisi ideal.

- Streaming video resolusi 720p hingga 1080p tergantung jarak.

- Kecepatan unduhan mencapai 40 Mb/s.

Generasi awal OcuSync membawa terobosan besar dengan kemampuannya untuk beralih antara frekuensi yang berbeda untuk menghindari interferensi, memungkinkan pengguna untuk menangkap video dan foto dari jarak yang lebih jauh dengan kualitas yang cukup baik.

2. OcuSync 2.0

Digunakan Pada: DJI Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 2 Zoom, DJI Mini 2

Fitur Utama:

- Jangkauan transmisi meningkat hingga 10 km.

- Streaming video dengan resolusi 1080p dari jarak yang lebih jauh.

- Fitur beralih frekuensi otomatis dan manual.

- Kecepatan unduhan yang lebih tinggi dan latensi yang lebih rendah dibandingkan generasi sebelumnya.

Dengan OcuSync 2.0, DJI meningkatkan jangkauan transmisi dan kualitas video, menjadikannya lebih andal untuk berbagai aplikasi, termasuk pemotretan jarak jauh dan streaming video yang memerlukan kualitas tinggi.

3. DJI O3, O3+, dan O3 Enterprise

Digunakan Pada: DJI Mavic 3, Mini 3 Pro, M30 Series, M300 RTK

Fitur Utama:

- DJI O3: Peningkatan jangkauan dan kualitas transmisi, streaming video 1080p pada jarak yang sangat jauh.

- DJI O3+: Streaming video 4K dengan jangkauan yang lebih jauh dan stabilitas yang lebih baik.

- DJI O3 Enterprise: Jangkauan transmisi yang lebih jauh, throughput yang lebih tinggi, dan ketahanan terhadap gangguan yang lebih baik.

Dengan OcuSync generasi terbaru, DJI menawarkan teknologi yang sangat maju, termasuk kemampuan untuk streaming video 4K pada jarak yang sangat jauh. Ini merupakan loncatan besar dalam kualitas dan keandalan transmisi, memperkuat posisi DJI sebagai pemimpin teknologi drone.

Evolusi Teknologi Kamera: Dari 4K hingga 5.1K

Seiring berkembangnya teknologi OcuSync, kamera pada drone DJI juga mengalami peningkatan signifikan. Berikut adalah bagaimana teknologi kamera mereka telah berkembang:

1. Resolusi dan Kualitas Gambar

- Mavic Pro dan Mavic Air: Menghadirkan kamera 4K dengan sensor CMOS, memungkinkan kualitas gambar yang tajam dan detail yang mengesankan.

- Mavic 2 Pro: Memperkenalkan sensor 1 inci dari Hasselblad yang mampu menangkap gambar 20MP dan video 4K HDR, memberikan performa luar biasa dalam kondisi cahaya rendah.

- Mavic 3: Dikenal dengan sensor CMOS 4/3 dari Hasselblad, menawarkan resolusi gambar 20MP dan video 5.1K. Fitur-fitur seperti mode telefoto juga menambah fleksibilitas pengambilan gambar.

Kamera-kamera ini tidak hanya meningkatkan kualitas gambar tetapi juga memberikan fleksibilitas tambahan untuk berbagai aplikasi, dari fotografi udara hingga produksi video profesional.

2. Teknologi Gimbal

- Mavic Pro: Memperkenalkan gimbal 3 sumbu untuk stabilisasi video yang halus.

- Mavic 2 Pro dan Zoom: Dilengkapi gimbal yang lebih presisi untuk stabilisasi yang lebih baik bahkan dalam kondisi angin kencang.

- Mavic 3: Menyempurnakan gimbal untuk memberikan stabilisasi yang sangat halus dan akurat.

Gimbal yang lebih baik meningkatkan stabilitas video, memberikan hasil yang lebih profesional dan mengurangi getaran yang tidak diinginkan.

3. Fitur Kecerdasan Buatan (AI)

- DJI Mavic Air 2: Memperkenalkan SmartPhoto dengan pemrosesan gambar otomatis menggunakan AI.

- DJI Mavic 3: Menawarkan AI canggih seperti ActiveTrack 5.0 untuk pelacakan objek yang lebih presisi.

Fitur AI ini memungkinkan drone untuk melakukan pemrosesan gambar dan pelacakan yang lebih canggih, meningkatkan kemampuan kreativitas pengguna.

Kontrol Jarak Jauh dan Konektivitas

Dengan setiap iterasi baru, DJI meningkatkan kemampuan kontrol jarak jauh dan konektivitas:

- DJI Mini 2: Memperkenalkan OcuSync 2.0 dengan jangkauan transmisi video hingga 10 km.

- DJI Mavic 3: Menggunakan OcuSync 3.0 untuk transmisi video yang lebih baik dan kecepatan transfer data yang lebih tinggi.

Kemajuan ini memudahkan pengguna untuk mengoperasikan drone dengan jarak yang lebih jauh dan kualitas koneksi yang lebih baik.

Penyimpanan dan Ekspansi

Drone terbaru seperti Mavic Air 2 dan Mavic 3 menawarkan kapasitas penyimpanan internal yang cukup besar serta dukungan untuk kartu microSD eksternal, memberikan fleksibilitas tambahan untuk menyimpan data.

Kesimpulan

Dengan setiap iterasi, DJI tidak hanya meningkatkan kualitas kamera dan transmisi video, tetapi juga menambahkan fitur-fitur inovatif yang memenuhi kebutuhan beragam pengguna, dari amatir hingga profesional. Teknologi kamera dan transmisi OcuSync yang terus berkembang memastikan bahwa drone DJI tetap berada di garis depan inovasi teknologi, menawarkan pengalaman penerbangan dan pembuatan konten yang tak tertandingi. Dengan kemajuan ini, DJI semakin memperkuat posisinya sebagai pemimpin global dalam industri drone. See you!

Source: https://www.jasadronesurabaya.com

[masquedrones]

La FAA concede exención que permite operaciones con drones sobre personas en Nueva York

Los residentes de la ciudad de Nueva York pronto notarán un aumento en la actividad de drones sobre sus cabezas. Aerospect, un proveedor de servicios propiedad de minorías y veteranos, ha recibido la aprobación de la Administración Federal de Aviación (FAA) para operar drones comerciales sobre áreas pobladas de la ciudad. Este importante desarrollo involucra el dron DJI M300 RTK, que está…

[nerdclips]

DJI M300 RTK FIRST LOOK! H20t CAMERA!

https://nerdclips.com/dji-m300-rtk-first-look-h20t-camera/

DJI M300 RTK FIRST LOOK! H20t CAMERA!

[batteryer]

DJI Matrice 350 TB65 Intelligent Flight Battery The TB65 Intelligent Flight Battery is compatible with the DJI M350 RTK and DJI M300 RTK. The TB65 Intelligent Flight Battery adopts high-performance, high-energy cells and can be charged up to 400 cycles, reducing the cost for a single flight. Additionally, it has enhanced heat dissipation performance and an auto-heating system. The TB65 battery was released with the DJI M350 RTK. When using the battery with the M300 RTK, please ensure that all relevant firmware has been updated. The TB65 battery is an enhanced and upgraded version of the TB60 battery, which is also compatible with the DJI M300 RTK and DJI M350 RTK. Please note that operators must not mix TB65 and TB60 batteries during flight. Use promo code: GET5 and get a 5% discount on your order! Hurry up - the offer is valid until Oct 28th! Don’t miss out! Shop Now: https://www.batteryer.co.uk/en/dji-drone-battery/998-dji-matrice-350-tb65-intelligent-flight-battery.html

[ultralogicstore]

DJI BS60 Intelligent Battery Station For DJI Matrice 300 RTK Series - M300 . Price: ₦850,000 . Charging Operation Activating the battery station requires an optional USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable to connect it to a Matrice 300 RTK remote controller. Once connected, press the power button and use the DJI Pilot app to activate charging. Additional Features Fully charge a TB60 battery in up to 70 minutes Built-in padlock holes for added security with optional padlocks Battery station securely closes via two built-in locking clasps Built-in carry handle Built-in pressure valve Air intake and air vent Status LEDs Firmware updates via USB Type-C . ULTRALOGIC - Suite 38/39 Distinct Plaza, 14 Oremeji Street Ikeja (Opposite UBA Bank Computer Village) 📞: +2348023268298 . www.ultralogicstore.com (at UltraLogic Global Enterprise Limited) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiZlF9DLOlh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[gadgetflow]

DJI Zenmuse H20N hybrid night vision sensor gives starlight-grade quality to DJI M300 RTK https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/dji-zenmuse-h20n-hybrid-night-vision-sensor-gives-starlight-grade-quality-to-dji-m300-rtk/

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DJI’s newest drone can fly in heavy rain — and has its own robotic dock

DJI’s newest drone can fly in heavy rain — and has its own robotic dock

You wouldn’t want to fly most drones in a serious downpour, even most industrial-grade ones from DJI. Until today, DJI’s state-of-the-art was the M300 RTK, a drone that took a barrage of water in marketing videos but where the fine print (PDF) says that snow and heavy rain are not OK for flying. But DJI’s weather sealing and confidence rating have improved — the new DJI M30 Enterprise, announced…

[ai-briefing]

DJI’s newest drone can fly in heavy rain — and has its own robotic dock

DJI’s newest drone can fly in heavy rain — and has its own robotic dock

You wouldn’t want to fly most drones in a serious downpour, even most industrial-grade ones from DJI. Until today, DJI’s state-of-the-art was the M300 RTK, a drone that took a barrage of water in marketing videos but where the fine print (PDF) says that snow and heavy rain are not OK for flying. But DJI’s weather sealing

[masquedrones]

DJI lanza las cargas útiles Zenmuse H30 para drones M300 y M350 RTKDJI lanza las cargas útiles Zenmuse H30 para drones M300 y M350 RTK.

El gigante tecnológico DJI ha lanzado nuevos payloads aéreos multi-sensor todo tiempo: Zenmuse H30 y H30T, para las plataformas de drones Matrice 300 RTK y Matrice 350 RTK. Estos productos son ideales para profesionales de seguridad pública y inspección de energía, ya que están diseñados para su uso tanto de día como de noche. El H30T integra cinco módulos principales: una cámara gran angular,…

[nerdclips]

DJI M300 RTK FIRST LOOK! H20t CAMERA!

https://nerdclips.com/dji-m300-rtk-first-look-h20t-camera/

DJI M300 RTK FIRST LOOK! H20t CAMERA!

[totallytechlife]

DJI M300 RTK with LiDAR produces impressive inspection results

[noticiasq]

El muestreo de agua basado en drones de Nixie podría ahorrarle tiempo y dinero a las ciudades

Nueva Noticia publicada en https://noticiasq.com/el-muestreo-de-agua-basado-en-drones-de-nixie-podria-ahorrarle-tiempo-y-dinero-a-las-ciudades/

El muestreo de agua basado en drones de Nixie podría ahorrarle tiempo y dinero a las ciudades

Probar regularmente las vías fluviales y los embalses es una responsabilidad interminable para las empresas de servicios públicos y las autoridades de seguridad municipales y, en general, como es de esperar, implica un bote o al menos un par de botas de agua. En su lugar, Nixie hace el trabajo con un dron, lo que hace que el proceso sea más rápido, más barato y mucho menos húmedo.

Los métodos más comunes para analizar la calidad del agua no han cambiado en mucho tiempo, en parte porque son efectivos y sencillos, y en parte porque realmente, ¿qué más vas a hacer? Ningún software o plataforma web llegará al medio del río y sacará un litro de agua.

Pero con la llegada de los drones lo suficientemente potentes y fiables como para desplegarse en circunstancias profesionales e industriales, la situación ha cambiado. Nixie es una solución de los especialistas en drones de Reign Maker, que incluye un brazo de recolección de muestras personalizado o un brazo sensor in situ.

El recolector de muestras es básicamente un brazo vertical largo con una jaula de bloqueo para un recipiente de muestra. Pones el contenedor vacío allí, vuelas el dron hasta el lugar y luego sumerges el brazo. Cuando vuela de regreso, el contenedor lleno se puede sacar mientras el dron se cierne y se coloca uno nuevo en su lugar para llevarlo al siguiente lugar. (Este cambio se puede hacer de manera segura con vientos de hasta 18 MPH y muestreos en corrientes de hasta 5 nudos, dijo la compañía).

Créditos de imagen: Reign Maker

Esto permite un muestreo rápido en múltiples ubicaciones: la batería del dron durará aproximadamente 20 minutos, suficiente para dos o cuatro muestras según el clima y la distancia. Cambie la batería y conduzca hasta la siguiente ubicación y hágalo todo de nuevo.

A modo de comparación, Reign Maker señaló a la autoridad del agua de Nueva York, que recolecta 30 muestras por día de botes y otros métodos, a un costo aproximado (que incluye mano de obra, combustible para botes, etc.) de $ 100 por muestra. Los trabajadores que usaban Nixie pudieron recolectar un promedio de 120 muestras por día, por alrededor de $ 10 cada una. Claro, Nueva York probablemente se encuentre entre los lugares de mayor costo para esto (como todo lo demás), pero los deltas son bastante grandes. (El accesorio del cazo en sí cuesta $ 850, pero no viene con un dron).

Cabe mencionar que el dron no funciona de forma autónoma; tiene un piloto que volará con línea de visión (lo que simplifica las regulaciones y los requisitos). Pero aun así, eso significa que un equipo de dos, con un puñado de baterías de repuesto, puede cubrir el mismo espacio que normalmente llevaría la tripulación de un barco y más que un poco de combustible. Actualmente, el sistema funciona con los drones RTK M600 y M300 de DJI.

Créditos de imagen: Reign Maker

El método de drones tiene los beneficios adicionales de tener ubicaciones GPS precisas para cada muestra y de no perturbar el agua cuando se sumerge. No importa con qué cuidado pises o pilotes un bote, estarás empujando el agua por todos lados. , afectando potencialmente el contenido de la muestra, pero ese no es el caso si está sobre su cabeza.

Se está desarrollando una versión más inteligente del muestreador que incluye un conjunto de sensores que pueden realizar pruebas en el sitio para todos los factores más comunes: temperatura, pH, organismos preocupantes, varios productos químicos. Saltarse el paso de llevar el agua a un laboratorio para realizar pruebas agiliza enormemente el proceso, como era de esperar.

En este momento, Reign Maker está trabajando con el Departamento de Protección Ambiental de Nueva York y en conversaciones con otras agencias. Si bien el sistema requeriría una inversión inicial, capacitación y acostumbrarse, probablemente sea difícil no dejarse tentar por la posibilidad de y pruebas más baratas.

En última instancia, la compañía espera ofrecer (de acuerdo con el zeitgeist) una oferta de SaaS más tradicional que implique la actualización de mapas de calidad del agua en tiempo real con nuevas pruebas. Eso también está todavía en la fase de diseño, pero una vez que algunos clientes se registran, comienza a verse mucho más atractivo.

[sheminecrafts]

Nixie’s drone-based water sampling could save cities time and money

Regularly testing waterways and reservoirs is a never-ending responsibility for utility companies and municipal safety authorities, and generally — as you might expect — involves either a boat or at least a pair of waders. Nixie does the job with a drone instead, making the process faster, cheaper, and a lot less wet.

The most common methods of testing water quality haven’t changed in a long time, partly because they’re effective and straightforward, and partly because really, what else are you going to do? No software or web platform out there is going to reach into the middle of the river and pull out a liter of water.

But with the advent of drones powerful and reliable enough to deploy in professional and industrial circumstances, the situation has changed. Nixie is a solution by the drone specialists at Reign Maker, involving either a custom-built sample collection arm or an in-situ sensor arm.

The sample collector is basically a long vertical arm with a locking cage for a sample container. You put the empty container in there, fly the drone out to the location, then submerge the arm. When it flies back, the filled container can be taken out while the drone hovers and a fresh one put in its place to bring to the next spot. (This switch can be done safely in winds up to 18 MPH and sampling in currents up to 5 knots, the company said.)

Image Credits: Reign Maker

This allows for quick sampling at multiple locations — the drone’s battery will last about 20 minutes, enough for two to four samples depending on the weather and distance. Swap the battery out and drive to the next location and do it all again.

For comparison, Reign Maker pointed to New York’s water authority, which collects 30 samples per day from boats and other methods, at an approximate cost (including labor, boat fuel, etc) of $100 per sample. Workers using Nixie were able to collect an average of 120 samples per day, for around $10 each. Sure, New York is probably among the higher cost locales for this (like everything else) but the deltas are pretty huge. (The dipper attachment itself costs $850, but doesn’t come with a drone.)

It should be mentioned that the drone is not operating autonomously; it has a pilot who will be flying with line of sight (which simplifies regulations and requirements). But even so, that means a team of two, with a handful of spare batteries, can cover the same space  that would normally take a boat crew and more than a little fuel. Currently the system works with the M600 and M300 RTK drones from DJI.

Image Credits: Reign Maker

The drone method has the added benefits of having precise GPS locations for each sample and of not disturbing the water when it dips in. No matter how carefully you step or pilot a boat, you’re going to be pushing the water all over the place, potentially affecting the contents of the sample, but that’s not the case if you’re hovering overhead.

In development is a smarter version of the sampler that includes a set of sensors that can do on-site testing for all the most common factors: temperature, pH, troubling organisms, various chemicals. Skipping the step of bringing the water back to a lab for testing streamlines the process immensely, as you might expect.

Right now Reign Maker is working with New York’s Department of Environmental Protection and in talks with other agencies. While the system would take some initial investment, training, and getting used to, it’s probably hard not to be tempted by the possibility of faster and cheaper testing.

Ultimately the company hopes to offer (in keeping with the zeitgeist) a more traditional SaaS offering involving water quality maps updating in real time with new testing. That too is still in the drawing-board phase, but once a few customers sign up it starts looking a lot more attractive.

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[noartech]

6 Tips for Flying Your Drone In Winter

Flying a drone in the winter is a bit different from any other time of year. In some places, this means flying your drone in snow, in other places it just means cold weather drones are needed. However, there are steps that you can take no matter what the weather is like to improve your drone flying in winter. Here are six drone flying tips to help you manage a flying drone in winter.

1. Do Not Fly In Active Snow

Avoid flying when it is actively snowing. While snowflakes are delicate, they can interfere with your drone. Whether your drone is moving at high speed or trying to hover, impacting snow can cause damage. In many cases, it can slow the rotation of the blades, which can bring your drone down. To avoid problems, avoid areas where it is actively snowing.

2. Always Have a Clean Place to Land

Your drone is not made to land in snow, mud, water, or ice. Before you take off, always have a clean place to land. This keeps your drone clean and also keeps it from being damaged on landing. For example landing on wet ground can splash mud on it, scratching a camera lens or making the blades less efficient. Over time, little problems like this will

3. Watch the Temperature

Drones have a set operating temperature. For example, the DJI M300 RTK has an operating range of -20 degrees to 50 degrees Celsius (-4 degrees to 122 degrees Fahrenheit). If the temperature drops below that range, the M300 RTk can experience problems that will knock it out of the sky.

It’s important to remember the weather and the altitude as well. Your drone experiences different temperature conditions based on where it is, which is usually colder since it is at a higher altitude and moving quickly. Take this into account to make sure that you don’t accidentally send it into an area where it is too cold to operate.

4. Expect Lower Battery Life

Extreme temperatures can reduce your drone’s battery life. If it is colder outside, that could mean that the blades may not turn as smoothly. To compensate, the motors may push a bit harder and use powerless efficiently. This means it will run out of power sooner.

Cold weather can make it difficult for batteries to stay charged and work efficiently. Plan for this when planning your flights. Make sure you get back to the landing spot early so that you don’t lose your drone mid-flight.

5. Clean Your Drone After Every Flight

Cold weather can mean that your drone picks up dirt easily. The cold seems to make it stick to the surface of your drone as it flies or lands. Before you put it in the case, clean it thoroughly. A simple wipe down for the body and cleaning with the right tools for the camera lenses is all that it needs. You want to make sure that any dirt that is stuck to it is wiped away so that it does not get into the seams or into the case. This can keep your drone looking new for longer since it will prevent buildup and scratches across the surface.

6. If You Are Unsure, Don’t Fly

If there is anything about your flight that you are unsure of, don’t fly. Winter can mean difficult conditions for your drone to handle. You don’t want to lose it in flight due to unexpected conditions. If there is a reason for you to be concerned that you may not be able to finish a flight safely, it is better to wait until conditions change.

Find the Right Drone

There are many drones that are designed to fly in the winter. At NOAR Technologies, we can help you find the right drone for any job. Contact us at (248) 906-2375 to discuss your needs so that we can find the right drone for you.

Original Source: https://www.noartechnologies.com/6-tips-for-flying-your-drone-in-winter/

[un-enfant-immature]

Nixie’s drone-based water sampling could save cities time and money

Regularly testing waterways and reservoirs is a never-ending responsibility for utility companies and municipal safety authorities, and generally — as you might expect — involves either a boat or at least a pair of waders. Nixie does the job with a drone instead, making the process faster, cheaper, and a lot less wet.

The most common methods of testing water quality haven’t changed in a long time, partly because they’re effective and straightforward, and partly because really, what else are you going to do? No software or web platform out there is going to reach into the middle of the river and pull out a liter of water.

But with the advent of drones powerful and reliable enough to deploy in professional and industrial circumstances, the situation has changed. Nixie is a solution by the drone specialists at Reign Maker, involving either a custom-built sample collection arm or an in-situ sensor arm.

The sample collector is basically a long vertical arm with a locking cage for a sample container. You put the empty container in there, fly the drone out to the location, then submerge the arm. When it flies back, the filled container can be taken out while the drone hovers and a fresh one put in its place to bring to the next spot. (This switch can be done safely in winds up to 18 MPH and sampling in currents up to 5 knots, the company said.)

Image Credits: Reign Maker

This allows for quick sampling at multiple locations — the drone’s battery will last about 20 minutes, enough for two to four samples depending on the weather and distance. Swap the battery out and drive to the next location and do it all again.

For comparison, Reign Maker pointed to New York’s water authority, which collects 30 samples per day from boats and other methods, at an approximate cost (including labor, boat fuel, etc) of $100 per sample. Workers using Nixie were able to collect an average of 120 samples per day, for around $10 each. Sure, New York is probably among the higher cost locales for this (like everything else) but the deltas are pretty huge. (The dipper attachment itself costs $850, but doesn’t come with a drone.)

It should be mentioned that the drone is not operating autonomously; it has a pilot who will be flying with line of sight (which simplifies regulations and requirements). But even so, that means a team of two, with a handful of spare batteries, can cover the same space  that would normally take a boat crew and more than a little fuel. Currently the system works with the M600 and M300 RTK drones from DJI.

Image Credits: Reign Maker

The drone method has the added benefits of having precise GPS locations for each sample and of not disturbing the water when it dips in. No matter how carefully you step or pilot a boat, you’re going to be pushing the water all over the place, potentially affecting the contents of the sample, but that’s not the case if you’re hovering overhead.

In development is a smarter version of the sampler that includes a set of sensors that can do on-site testing for all the most common factors: temperature, pH, troubling organisms, various chemicals. Skipping the step of bringing the water back to a lab for testing streamlines the process immensely, as you might expect.

Right now Reign Maker is working with New York’s Department of Environmental Protection and in talks with other agencies. While the system would take some initial investment, training, and getting used to, it’s probably hard not to be tempted by the possibility of faster and cheaper testing.

Ultimately the company hopes to offer (in keeping with the zeitgeist) a more traditional SaaS offering involving water quality maps updating in real time with new testing. That too is still in the drawing-board phase, but once a few customers sign up it starts looking a lot more attractive.