Mark Weiss
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Nigel_ Posted at 2018-6-15 01:41
The Phantom already has 3D for the collision sensors, providing that image for the FPV view in the goggles would make a lot of sense, even if it was only 720 resolution, since then the pilot would be able to judge distances like the collision sensors do making it much easier to navigate around obstacles. The collision sensors are only monochrome, maybe the P5 will have colour ones for both collision and 3D FPV.
For the main camera 3D would be very difficult, the lenses have to be some distance apart, especially at normal flying distances, or the 3D would be pointless, and that would give the gimbal too much inertia if they shared a gimbal, and if they had separate gimbals then they would never stay in sync!
3D didn't do so well because of the lack of proper playback equipment. You really need a IMAX like projection screen and sit close enough for an immersive experience. Done right, it can be amazing.
The cameras must be placed at the inter-ocular spacing of the human eyes, otherwise headaches will result. 3D doesn't have much affect if you're flying at 400', but if you're flying through a forest, it can be an amazing experience.
The hardware isn't that difficult. You just need to double the number of sensors and lenses. Since 3D is not 4K, the processing power needed isn't any worse than for 4K.
It looks like there are nine cameras on the Phantom 4 Pro 2.0. The one we use for video and 8 others for obstacle avoidance.
A new design with a more rugged gimbal would be necessary, but I think it could be done with improvements in component miniaturization. |
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