Comment Re:Camera on a drone, but network? (Score 1) 40
It actually makes some sense.
Because it then could be operated detached from other components,
in a low power mode "timed snapshot mode picture every
And not to forget movement/feature detection by embeded algorithms, which is often found in these types of cameras.
Those cameras often have - openly or hidden - GPIO interfaces, which then could be used to "re-energize" the whole system in a predefined event.
low power mode -> enhanced / indefinite operational time / small units powered by solar or wave/drift generators
low power mode -> lowered IR signature for covert loitering
In the end:
Everything that a camera that is connected via LVDS to the main control unit is incapable of requiring the main unit to remain powered on or engineer the whole energy conservation from scratch.
small company -> needs efficiency