Limitation of 3D cameras in detecting obstacles

[new2mavic]

Bored today and did an experiment. The craft is an M2P. The test confirmed that the 3D cameras at the front cannot detect obstacles the images of which comprise of horizontal lines only.

The stick used in the test is thin but it can be seen that if it is not positioned horizontally, the 3D cameras can pick it up with no problem.

 

[Thomas B]

Certainly explains the inability of my M2P to see overhead utility wires.

 

[RadioFlyerMan]

Bored today and did an experiment. The craft is an M2P. The test confirmed that the 3D cameras at the front cannot detect obstacles the images of which comprise of horizontal lines only.

The stick used in the test is thin but it can be seen that if it is not positioned horizontally, the 3D cameras can pick it up with no problem.

Brilliant! Thanks. I could speculate that it’s the same for an MPP. Time for some tests...

 

[Repaid1]

Certainly explains the inability of my M2P to see overhead utility wires.

Now if we could get the utilities to zig-zag wires from pole to pole...we would all be golden Very interesting study and wonder why someone didn't catch this MUCH Earlier. Luckily for me SC hasn't a clue what N/S/E/W is and they run their roads and such all over creation and I tend to fly in the given compass orientation...so cheers for SC and flying DJI

Noted that the Main Camera AF is working brilliantly as he moves pole