Hyperspectral sensors integration in a RPAS investigation aerial platform

Remote sensing is the science and art of obtaining information about an object, area or phenomenon starting from the data obtained through a device or instrument without any physical contact with it. These sensors capture electromagnetic energy that comes to them from the reflection or emission of the objects on the Earth's surface, and convert it into an electronic signal that once conditioned, is recorded in some kind of support for further processing and analysis.On the other hand, the field of remotely piloted Aircraft systems, also called drones, has undergone tremendous growth in recent years. There is a possibility to integrate these remote sensing cameras on-board of them. The result is a remote sensing system applicable in the atmospheric, terrestrial and marine environment allowing a systematic analysis of many geophysical parameters of high interest to researchers, businesses, Government and the public community.The present document explains the integration process of remote hyperspectral sensors on-board of an unmanned aircraft system as an investigation aerial platform.Once sensor is fully integrated in the Aircraft, next step is the qualification of the system, military or civilian. The integration ends obtaining the airworthiness certificate.Lastly, to conclude, future lines of research are exposed.