Automatic Recon
Time-lapse photogrammetry payload for geospatial mapping.
- Hardware
- Raspberry Pi, GPS module
- Stack
- Python, Bash, GPS serial
- Domain
- Drone / ISR
- Status
- Concept / Prototype
Streaming video over long distances without dedicated gear is impractical. A simpler, more resilient approach is needed — one that generates actionable geospatial data without requiring real-time connectivity.
A Python script on the Pi captures a high-resolution photo every 2 seconds. GPS telemetry gates the shutter — photos are only taken when the drone is above a set altitude and within a defined speed range, producing a clean dataset for photogrammetry reconstruction.
Demonstrates ability to manage a data-generating payload under real operating constraints — the same foundation behind commercial photogrammetry used at construction sites, border monitoring, and infrastructure inspection.