Now you've got my attention! Sister a pellet gun on that bird and PYO would be great fun!
On Fri, Jan 24, 2014 at 7:21 PM, Hugh Thomas <[email protected]> wrote: > You guys must have plenty of dough. Another way is to employ a camera on a > remote controlled helicopter. This can be controlled by a smart phone. Some > of these have GPS and I assume can be programed with a route. SEE: > http://www.atlantahobby.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=18034&idcategory= > > > On Fri, Jan 24, 2014 at 2:40 PM, maurice tougas < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Russell, >> I tried doing just what you suggest several years ago and found it not >> terribly useful. The clarity of the picture with all of the bouncing around >> proved to make the view not useful. I did not buy a top o the line unit (I >> am a new englander after all!) and so perhaps with improvements in >> technology and your willingness to shell out more $ than I was would prove >> more success. I would agree that you would need as large a screen as you >> could fit and that would be helpful. I'd be inclined to try Evan's idea >> first though. >> >> Mo Tougas >> >> >> On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 7:37 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I'm looking for other members input/experience with the use of remote >>> "back-up" type cameras for monitoring a sprayer from inside a cab. I have >>> seen youtube videos from europe with orchard rigs using cameras and a quick >>> google search turned up several options designed for ag use that cost >>> between $400 and $900. My concerns with regard to orchard use are: >>> >>> 1. Whats the minimum screen size required to get clarity? >>> 2. How well do they work at night? >>> 3. Does the screen create too much reflected light in the cab at night? >>> >>> If anyone can answer these questions or has anything to else to add, it >>> would be appreciated. >>> >>> Russell Holmberg >>> Holmberg Orchards >>> Gales Ferry, CT >>> www.holmbergorchards.com >>> cell 860 575 2888 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> apple-crop mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Maurice Tougas >> Tougas Family Farm >> Northborough,MA 01532 >> 508-450-0844 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> apple-crop mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > apple-crop mailing list > [email protected] > http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop > > -- Maurice Tougas Tougas Family Farm Northborough,MA 01532 508-450-0844
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