Actually, you can use external batteries with the ike - these are optional extras...
Also, ike has already been used in situations where there is a canopy issue - under the canopy, ike can't get a GPS signal, just like a normal GPS, but if you can find a spot where you can get a GPS position and you can see where you want to aim, then you can get the position you are looking for.
Just a couple of points, guys:
1) Cost is $NZ11.8k - this works out to about $US8.3k
2) Wi-Fi is onboard - actually, the 'Pocket PC' used is the iPAQ 5550.
3) Their is a crosshair which shows what the Laser is aiming at on screen, while video is showing. While your aiming, the handy meter at the side updates the current Laser distance at 10Hz.
4) Battery Life is 8 hours, but yeah, using Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi reduces this severly.
Slashdot Mirror
Actually, you can use external batteries with the ike - these are optional extras... Also, ike has already been used in situations where there is a canopy issue - under the canopy, ike can't get a GPS signal, just like a normal GPS, but if you can find a spot where you can get a GPS position and you can see where you want to aim, then you can get the position you are looking for.
Just a couple of points, guys: 1) Cost is $NZ11.8k - this works out to about $US8.3k 2) Wi-Fi is onboard - actually, the 'Pocket PC' used is the iPAQ 5550. 3) Their is a crosshair which shows what the Laser is aiming at on screen, while video is showing. While your aiming, the handy meter at the side updates the current Laser distance at 10Hz. 4) Battery Life is 8 hours, but yeah, using Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi reduces this severly.