USER MANUAL
INTEL® FALCON™ 8+ UAS
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2.5.6. Intel® Imaging Payload
The Intel® Imaging Payload consists of a Sony R10C RGB camera and an internal
compute module board. Additionally the payload is equipped with Intel® RealSense™
technology, which allows the Intel Falcon 8+ UAV to detect and avoid obstacles in its
flight path.
There are two Intel RealSense modules on the payload, one looking towards the front
and another looking 90 degrees to the left. Together these cameras enable an
approximate 180 degree view side to side.
The onboard compute board controls the cameras of the Intel RealSense modules,
stores the payload images and creates an obstacle map of the surroundings which
enables the Obstacle Avoidance feature.
Obstacle Avoidance (OA) helps the pilot to keep the UAV in a standoff distance from
the object that he/she wants to inspect. OA also registers any obstacles in the
immediate vicinity and helps the pilot avoid these while focusing on the inspection.
Information about how to use the OA feature can be found in section “Obstacle
Notes
The use of the Intel Imaging Payload requires Intel Falcon 8+ UAS firmware
version package 1.2 or higher (see “Firmware update” on page 61).
Figure 2.24: Intel® Imaging Payload Specifications
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(1) RealSense module left
(2) RealSense module front
(3) Payload SD card for images
and transferred videos
(4) USB-C connector for
firmware updates
