Russell:
I like your idea of using a back-up camera for viewing spray pattern.
Hugh Thomas' point on spray drift on the camera lens is real. A dirty or
wetted lens is pretty worthless. That problem could be avoided if the camera
were located behind a windshield washer/wiper….as
For night time spraying , attach lights BEHIND the spray manifolds. for day
time check pattern when sun is behind the rig.
Evan Milburn
http://www.milburnorchards.com/
On Wednesday, January 22, 2014 11:26
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
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=18034idcategory=
On
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
Russell,
I don't know about your specific questions, however, I was a commercial
photographer for 20 years. I can tell you that rear tractor lights pointing
towards the trees being sprayed will be very important. They will need to
adjusted to achieve a partial glare angle so that light bouncing
