
Category: Drone know-how

Ground control points: How many do you need (and when are checkpoints enough)?
Explore the difference between ground control points and checkpoints, and how different drones and conditions influence which ones you need and how many.

Drone photogrammetry vs. LIDAR: what sensor to choose for a given application
When comparing LIDAR vs. photogrammetry, so much depends on the application–learn how these systems work, their strengths and which one is right for you.

Fixed-wing drones: the evolution of the technology
Learn how fixed-wing drone technology has evolved to change the field of surveying and mapping.

Drone regulations: where we are today, where we’re going and what you need to know
Drone regulations vary based on where you fly and what application you are tackling. This blog ensures your understanding of essential drone laws in the US and Europe.

How drone flight time impacts job time, and why it matters to your bottom line
Flight time depends on more than battery life, and this blog breaks down why it’s not the most important factor in getting the job done right and fast.

What’s the difference between PPK and RTK drones, and which one is better?
These two satellite location data correction methods have been around a while for terrestrial surveying, but when applied to drone mapping, their differences impact reliability and ROI.

What are the best mapping drones in wind?
Learn why all mapping drones in wind will face limits and which ones are designed to deliver robust, reliable data at higher levels.

4 reasons higher survey drone cost saves time and money
Are you paying more for a cheap drone? Learn how survey drone costs impact result quality and ease of workflow over the long run.

How ground sample distance (GSD) relates to accuracy and drone ROI
Learn why ground sample distance (GSD) is the basis of your drone map’s accuracy, and how it influences the amount of data you gather and process per survey.

Webinar: How to achieve 1 cm drone survey accuracy in your next mapping project
In this webinar we discuss step-by-step actions to prepare for your highly accurate mapping mission, data collection process and data post-processing in order to achieve the best results.