360 Panorama A 360 panorama is an immersive image or photograph that covers the entire 360-degree field of view around the camera or viewpoint. It allows the viewer to look in any direction, creating the…
Drone LiDAR Drone LiDAR has become the standard drone mapping solution when vegetation is present. It allows for accurate ground mapping through grass, shrubs, and trees. Rapid deployment and data processing may be the right…
Stockpile TIN Base vs. Low Point Base When measuring stockpiles, the base plane plays a crucial role in determining the accuracy of the volume calculations. The base plane is essentially the imaginary flat surface on…
Easily import KML and KMZ files from CAD and GIS into Civil Tracker. Overlay your high definition drone imageryand terrain models with your property boundaries, topographic features, building layouts, and much more.
In our previous article, we created a drone mapping plan. If you don’t have a mapping plan yet, go back and checkout this article for some helpful tips How to Make the Perfect Dronelink Mapping…
To create a drone map you need a drone, an autopilot app and mapping software (that’s Civil Tracker). We previously helped you chose a drone. If you missed that and don’t yet have a drone…
With numerous mapping drones on the market, choosing the right one can be hard. We’ve come up with a list of things to consider when purchasing a mapping drone. As a bonus, we’ve also included…
What are Ground Control Points, and What Purpose Do They Serve? Ground Control Points (GCPs) are large photo-identifiable targets that are placed on the ground within the boundary of your drone survey. GCPs are the…
With so many DJI drone autopilot apps on the market, it can be difficult to pick the best one for your mapping needs. Our goal is to review the differences between apps, and how they…