So here it is the middle of March 2014 and I find myself running at least six months behind in keeping this website current. The biggest Furman Physics STEM news of these last six months has been the acquisition of two quadcopter drones by the Physics Department. In September 2013 we purchased a DJI Phantom version 1.1.1 with a GoPro Hero3+ camera mounted on a Zenmuse H3 D2 gyrostabilized gimbal. Just a few weeks ago we added a Phantom 2 which much greater flight times; we are awaiting delivery of a FLIR Tau 2 – 336 infrared camera to be used with the Phantom 2.
Why this activity?
• Teaching enrichment/enhancement in lecture/laboratory settings
• Student research projects in Physics
• Research collaboration with Earth and Environmental Sciences Dept. (and other departments)
• Recruiting tool for Physics Dept.
• Public Relations tool for Furman University
Here’s a public relations type video that we posted back in November 2013:
Hi,
I saw in your blog that you intend to integrate a FLIR Tau camera into the Phantom 2.
Has it been done ?
I am interested for Agriculture Apps.
Thanks,
Dave – Israel
Better late than never 🙂