Designed by Cardinal Robotics to be provide autonomous surveillance for home use, the Cardinal drone features both visible and infrared cameras, and can fly for up to 20 minutes at a time.
As Digital Trends notes, not much information is provided as of now on the drone, but its manufacturer does note that the drone is equipped with a 14 MPixel camera capable of shooting full 1080p video, along with a near infrared camera for nighttime use, along with a number of infrared LED lights. Additionally, the drone features three-axis stabilization technology and first-person view compatibility, and according to the company, can survey a property and capture photos and video in less than two minutes.
The lightweight drone is currently available for pre-order for $4,000, and will retail for $6,000 when it hits the market. I would tend to agree with Gannon Burgett, author of the aforementioned article, on the fact that while this looks like a promising concept, there really isn’t a whole lot to go on as of now. However, if the Cardinal drone is actually able to deliver on its promises, it would offer a novel solution for home surveillance. Furthermore, given the 20-minute battery time, it would feasibly be able to provide imaging capabilities for areas larger than one’s home and property. This could include places of business, school or university campuses, and so on.
For now, however, it’s a bit of a "wait and see" approach.
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Former VSD Editor James Carroll joined the team 2013. Carroll covered machine vision and imaging from numerous angles, including application stories, industry news, market updates, and new products. In addition to writing and editing articles, Carroll managed the Innovators Awards program and webcasts.