Daffodil International University (DIU) on Monday launched a helicam, a remote-controlledmini helicopter, at Kalabagan Playground in the city. Helicam is used to obtain aerial pictures or motion images using video, still or motion film cameras.
A team of students from Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) Department, led by Hasib Mahmud, produced the helicam, a DIU press release said.
The helicam, without a pilot, flew in the sky for 10 minutes around 1 pm over the playground.
Registrar Prof AKM Fazlul Hoque, Director of International Affairs Prof Md Fokhray Hossain and Head of EEE Department Dr Md Fayzur Rahman were present on the occasion, among others.
Hasib Mahmud said the helicam can be sent for rescue operation at any high rise buildings and fire hazardous area to look for victims where people could not be able to reach in physically. Hasib Mahmud described that this handmade helicam is capable to fly more than 12 to 15 minutes with maximum 2.5-3 KG weight.
It has a long-range remote control capacity with 35-45 kilometer per hour speed.
Even, to control it in night mode, it has powerful night indicator system and can work as a spy copter, he added.
