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How Does the Dragonfly Aerospace Produce Gecko Imager Work?
Dragonfly Aerospace has recently produced a dragonfly imaging system for the military. This is their smaller brother to the huge Dragonfly Aerial Vehicle (DAV) which they first developed and used in the NASA space program. It is only the military that has this type of image. Commercial vehicles such as the Dragonfly Two or the Dragonfly Four can be seen on many local airports and private fields. The average size of these vehicles is about 10 feet in length and they are typically used by hobbyists for air crafts modeling.
This Dragonfly imager is just like many of the DAVs in that it uses onboard computer systems. These use either a Java or Flash based operating system and are generally updated via an Internet connection. The camera itself is not hardy at all. It is, however, extremely compact and lightweight. And when mounted on the rear of a typical aircraft, it can be mounted as a portable device.
Dragonfly Aerospace Produce Gecko Imager
The dragonfly imager is similar to the other Dragonfly products. The base is a pressurized, sealed plastic tube that is filled with a nitrogen solution to allow it to maintain its stability. The tube itself also contains an onboard camera, which is controlled remotely by the user. It does not require any special skills for use or installation. And unlike some of the other imagers, the Dragonfly has an internal engine to counterbalance the weight of the camera and maintain stability.
When the Dragonfly is rolled onto the ground (as opposed to “poured” or “tumbled” on the ground), the system will first activate the onboard camera through the use of a receiver. A video feed of the camera feed will then be fed to a computer. Here, it will show the image of the gecko as it moves across the ground. At this point, the software will begin to analyze the data.
The final step in the process is to align the camera and the imager in the proper place. When the two are properly aligned, the image from the camera will be displayed on the screen. If there is something to observe, then the software will automatically move the imager closer or further from the monitor to determine the best viewing position. From here, the operator can then aim at the specimen and have the camera zoom in or out on the target. At this point, the operator can then use the mouse to zoom in and out as needed.
As mentioned, the dragonfly Aerospace produces gecko imager is the most user-friendly and compact of all gecko tools. It is fully portable and can even be carried around on the user’s backpack. This means that it can be used not only inside of the laboratory but in the field as well. For this reason, it is perfect for field biologists, ecologists, and other personnel who need to observe, track, and record the movements of a particular species of gecko in its natural habitat. They can save valuable time and effort by using this technology instead of having to carry around a large, bulkier petrie dish with a Petri dish attached to it.
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