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 <appleman.maur...@gmail.com>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, <russ...@holmbergorchards.com> 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 >> apple-crop@virtualorchard.net >> http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop >> >> > > > -- > Maurice Tougas > Tougas Family Farm > Northborough,MA 01532 > 508-450-0844 > > _______________________________________________ > apple-crop mailing list > apple-crop@virtualorchard.net > http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop > >
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