UAV Sensor Selection Based on Aerial Mapping Mission Specific Requirements

System flexibility and efficient flight automation algorithms make UAV a popular platform for various aerial mapping applications. Small sized UAVs are the prior option for the most part of mapping applications due to low price and ease of operation. The use of UAVs for professional geographic information system or precision agriculture sets very strict requirements to image quality. The selection of appropriate image recording equipment becomes essential for providing the sharp images with high resolution. This paper describes the methodology for calculating the required flight conditions and mission efficiency of an existing electric UAV to satisfy the mission requirements. Scoring method is applied to select the required setup of a visual sensor.