Camera Drones
Mapping Drone Cameras DJI and other mapping drone manufacturers have been tweaking and adjusting their cameras for the last decade. Sometimes, with giant steps forward, and other times, the moves are a head-scratcher. The purpose…
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Stockpile TIN Base vs. Low Point Base
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…
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All About Ground Control Points
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…
Can I Map and Survey with the Autel Nano and Nano+
In September Autel Robotics announced their Autel Nano and Nano+ drone. The Autel Nano and Nano+ are two versions of a micro drone. Each weighs just under 250g and will compete with the DJI Mavic…
Top 9 Reasons to Use Drones at Your Landfill
Drones are now used in a huge variety of settings, everything from agriculture to the Olympics. Have you ever considered putting one to work at your landfill? I’ve created a list of the most common…
7 Things I’ve Learned About Waste Management
The kids are back at school and I’ve settled into a fall routine. While I may not be in a classroom, I’m still learning a lot! I’ve attended a recycling conference and talked with many…
Achieving Repeatable Drone Surveys For Accurate Volumes
In the previous post we evaluated the accuracy a single drone data set and concluded it was excellent for earthworks. Once we have a single high quality data set we must focus on consistency. Maintaining…