EQUIPMENT
UAV data collection
The Marine Remote Sensing Group is equipped with various UAV systems for remote sensing applications. The UAV systems include long range flight coverage with our Phoreas fixed wing and short range surveys with various multi-copter systems. The MRSG's multi-copters have the capability to lift heavy payloads, such as small spectroradiometers, optical and thermal sensors. The MRSG’s UAV fleet includes six remotely piloted aircraft (UAV) for monitoring marine environmental phenomena (4 Mulitcopters with VTOL capability, two fixed wind, 1 for training and one for large area surveys), DGPS receiver for high-precision surveys and low-cost GNSS receivers and various camera types for spatial data acquisition.
Data processing
Our computer equipment includes 3 High-Performance PCs in a cluster mode for data processing, 1 High-Performance liquid cooled PC for photogrammetry data and 3D visualizations processing, 5 PC's for GIS and Remote sensing data analysis and visualization, and one dedicated server for data storage (research projects, survey missions, products).
Other equipment
The group uses two Laptops dedicated to working as Ground Stations for UAV surveys and several tools and open source software for the implementation of UAV survey missions.
OTHER SENSORS
The MRSGroup is equipped with a variety of high resolution optical sensors and specialized cameras.
UAV LiDAR SENSOR (YellowScan Vx15-100)
YellowScan Vx15-100 is an easy-to-use LiDAR system suited for high precision surveys. It has precision of 1cm, accuracy of 5cm and autonomy of 1.5 hours.
BAYSPEC OCI-F HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGER
OCI-F sensor is a miniaturized push-broom hyperspectral camera covering the full VIS-NIR (400-1000 nm) wavelength range specifically designed to be mounted on UAVs.
DJI Phantom 4 RTK
DJI Phantom 4 RTK is the latest addition in our equipment. It is equipped with a 1-inch 20-megapixel sensor capable of shooting 4K/60fps video and has RTK capabilities. Flight Time: 30+ mins. Maximum Flight Weight: 1391 gr
S-1000 Hexacopter
S-1000 is our workhorse Hexacopter. Is capable of carrying more than two sensors on the same flight. Is custom built to power-up MRSG capability to acquire data using different sensors at the same mission. Flight Time: 20+ mins. Maximum Flight Weight: 4700 gr.
H2O Hydro Hexacopter
Waterproof HexH2O is our latest model. HexH2O is the first waterproof drone on Greece created for marine research projects. Flight Time: 22+ mins. Maximum Flight Weight: 4700 gr.
DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0
The DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 is equipped with a 1-inch 20-megapixel sensor capable of shooting 4K/60fps video and Burst Mode stills at 14 fps. Flight Time: 30+ mins. Maximum Flight Weight: 1375 gr.
Phoreas Fixed Wing (long range Surveys)
Phoreas is a custom model aircraft designed specific for MRSGroup from UCANDrone company aiming at Remote Sensing and low altitute spatial data aquisisiton and for long range Mapping missions. Maximum Flight Time: 90 mins. Maximum Flight Weight: 3100 gr.
IRIS+ Quadcopter
IRIS+ is a small highly portable quadcopter powered by open-source hardware (Pixhawk autopilot), software, and firmware. Maximum Flight Time: 16-22 mins. Maximum Payload Weight: 400 gr.
Bixler 2 Fixed Wing (Trainer)
Bixler 3 is the perfect trainer and an in-expensive FPV platform. The Bixler 2 offers more in terms of all round capability.
Iris Quadcopter
Iris was our fist quadcopter and we keep it now for historical reasons. It is the drone that back in 2014 was used by MRSGroup to create the first survey missions monitoring marine environments in specific time periods and resolutions. Maximum Flight Time: 13-15 mins. Maximum Payload Weight: 400 gr.
Harware & Software
The facilities of the Lab include hardware and software for image processing and geospatial analysis, as well as a wide array of supporting equipment.