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Use of Laboratories
Drone lab
The drone lab at the Estonian Aviation Academy offers the capability to assemble various unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), utilize diverse communication devices and ground control stations. The lab also includes a workstation suitable for electronics work. In addition, there are 3D printers available for creating custom solutions or prototypes from different materials.
A variety of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and cameras are available.
Booking and additional information:
Oskar Saarepera
RPTO Head of Training
oskar.saarepera@eava.ee
Unmanned aerial Vehicles
Device | Overview | Key specifications | Compatible accessories |
1x DJI Matrice M210 v2 RTK | Powerful and weather-resistant UAV with dual camera support |
Max wind speed: 12 m/s Max speed: 73 km/h Flight time: 24 min |
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Fast and agile drone for high-quality video |
Max wind: 10 m/s Max speed: 94 km/h Flight time: 25 min Max bitrate: 4 Gbps (X5S) |
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1 x DJI Mavic 3 Thermal | Compact and powerful drone with thermal and visual sensors |
Max wind: 12 m/s |
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2 x DJI Mini 4 pro | Small and lightweight, ideal for visual inspection and tight spaces; C0 classification allows urban flight |
Max wind: 10.7 m/s |
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1 x Parrot Disco 4 g | Fixed-wing UAV with live video transmission and mission planning |
Max speed: 80 km/h Flight time: 60 min |
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Various small DIY multirotors | Small quadcopters for indoor use, custom-built racing drones, etc. |
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Various fixed-wing UAVs | Foam and other lightweight radio-controlled UAVs |
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Cameras
Device | Overview | Key specifications | Compatible devices |
Stabilized camera with interchangeable lenses | Sensor: CMOS 4/3’’ Pixels: 20.8 MP
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Inspire 2, Matrice 210 v2
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Visual X5S modified to monochrome for UV/IR imaging |
Same specs, image in monochrome Custom mod by LDP LLC UV and IR imaging capabilities maxmax.com | Inspire 2 Matrice 210 v2
Filters: | |
Stabilized zoom camera with 30x optical zoom | Sensor: CMOS 1/2.8’’ 2.13MP Ava: 1:1.6-4.7 Zoom: 30x Optical; 6x Digital zoom Shutter: 1/30 – 1/6000 s Gimbal:
| DJI Matrice 210 v2 | |
FLIR thermal camera with 4K visual camera |
Thermal: 640×512px, -25°C to 135°C Visual: 12 MP CMOS Video/photo in multiple formats | DJI Matrice 210 v2 |
Other equipment
Device | Description |
Mode-S/A/C transponder | |
Lightweight ADS-B unit | |
9tk FRSky Taranis Q X7 controller | 32-channel UAV radio controller |
Tools and materials
Item | Description |
Soldering Stations
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Adjustable temperature, replaceable tips |
Hand Tools | Pliers, knives, screwdrivers, wrenches, measuring tools |
Materials | Variety of brushless motors, propellers, servos, ESCs, cables, and other components for UAS development, building, and repair |
