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Drone Surveys: Mapping the World From Above 🌎
Introduction: Revolutionizing Surveying, One Drone at a Time
Ever dreamt of creating detailed maps of vast landscapes, hidden archaeological sites, or even underwater pipelines—all from the comfort of your backyard (well, almost)? Drone-based surveys are making this a reality, transforming industries from construction to environmental monitoring. This webpage dives into the exciting world of aerial surveying, drawing insights from top YouTube videos that showcase the latest techniques and technologies. We’ll explore everything from choosing the right drone and equipment to mastering data processing and achieving survey-grade accuracy. Prepare for takeoff!
Key Takeaways from Top YouTube Drone Survey Videos:
Drone Selection is Crucial: The choice of drone directly impacts the accuracy and efficiency of your survey. Factors like camera type, RTK GPS capabilities, and payload capacity are vital considerations, as detailed in "How to be a Drone Mapping Pro."
Photogrammetry and 3D Modeling: Learn how to turn your drone’s images into stunning 2D and 3D maps using photogrammetry techniques. This is a key skill highlighted across several videos.
Beyond Visual Data: Magnetometry’s Power: Several videos explore the exciting potential of magnetometry, utilizing drones equipped with magnetometers for applications like metal detection (unexploded ordnance detection, mineral exploration) and utility mapping. This opens up a whole new dimension in drone-based surveying capabilities.
Achieving Survey-Grade Accuracy: Understanding the nuances of ground control points (GCPs), RTK GPS, and data validation is critical for achieving the high accuracy required in professional surveying work.
Software and Data Processing: Mastering drone processing software is essential. The videos underscore the importance of efficient workflows and validation to ensure reliable data.
Real-World Applications: The videos showcase a broad range of applications including topographical surveys, environmental monitoring, and even archaeological investigations, highlighting the versatility of drone-based surveying.
Sensor Integration: The integration of diverse sensors (LiDAR, hyperspectral cameras, multispectral cameras) on a single drone platform is becoming increasingly common, allowing for the collection of richer, more comprehensive datasets.
AI and Automation: Artificial intelligence (AI) is automating data processing and analysis, significantly speeding up workflows and improving accuracy. AI-powered flight planning is also reducing the need for extensive manual input.
These YouTube videos offer a fantastic introduction to the world of drone-based surveying. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your aerial mapping journey, they provide valuable insights and practical guidance. Scroll down now to watch the highlighted video clips and start mapping the world from above!
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How to be a Drone Mapping Pro | Deep DiveSteel City Drones115,673 views | 2,938 | March 9 2024 19:07:56 (128 comments)[ Read more … ]
If you want to know more about Drone Mapping & Drone Survey’s this is the ultimate guide for you. Dave King breaks down every element of mapping including which drones to use for 2D & 3D maps, which drone equipment to use for Survey work, and what all the work flow processes to consider for Drone Mapping. We review Drone processing software as well as the validation processes that are essential to make sure the drone data collected is as expected.
02:11 Can I create simple 2D or 3D maps easily with my own drone?
02:32 What is Drone Photogrammetry?
02:54 Survey grade accuracy versus Consumer Grade accuracy
04:38 Why some drone cameras are not ideal mapping
06:13 Benefits of RTK GPS
07:00 Benefits of Drone Terrain Following
07:25 What is Ground Sample Distance
08:07 Why Validating the Drone Data is so important
08:50 Introduction to Survey Base stations and why they need reference GEO data
10:14 What is and how to calibrate recorded Rinex data
10:47 Introduction to Drone Ground Control Points
11:44 Recommended practices for GPC’s and cost breakdown
12:18 Difference between Survey base and rovers
13:17 What are Check Points for mapping?
14:30 Limitations of the DJI DRTK2 base station compared to 3rd party base stations
15:45 Complete Price break down for data equipment
16:27 Why we recommend EMLID Reach GNSS Receivers
For more information on which drone’s and equipment to use please visit https://www.steelcitydrones.com or email us at support@steelcitydrones.com or call us at 866-376-6375 866-DRONES5
Metal detection – Discover Drone-Based MagnetometryDynatech Innovations 22,413 views | 81 | April 29 2024 06:30:17 (7 comments)[ Read more … ]
🎥 Remember the anticipation we built last week? Well, the wait is finally over!
🌟 Our detailed video showcasing the complete workflow of MagNIMBUS Atomic Total-Field Magnetometer by SPH Engineering integrated with the DJI Matrice 350 RTK Drone is finally here!
Dive into the world of Magnetometry with Dynatech Innovation and SPH Engineering. From setup to data analysis, this comprehensive demonstration provides invaluable insights into the power of MagNIMBUS.
As an authorized dealer of SPH Engineering, we not only deliver cutting-edge technology but also provide unparalleled support to our clients. Your success is our priority!
Visit our website or contact us directly for more information.
Website: https://dynatech.ae/product/magnimbus-atomic-total-field-magnetometer/
Email: sales@dyantech.ae
Whatsapp: +971 56 654 1303
Webinar | Magnetic Surveys with DronesSPH Engineering – Control Your Drones!875 views | 13 | December 5 2024 14:03:34 (0 comments)[ Read more … ]
Watch the webinar, in which Alexey Dobrovolskiy, CEO of SPH Engineering, introduces magnetometry technology and explains how drone-integrated magnetometers elevate magnetic surveying. The session concludes with an in-depth Q&A segment that addresses a wide range of questions. If you have additional inquiries, feel free to reach out to us anytime!
Topics covered during the webinar:
âś… How magnetometers work
âś… Drone-mounted magnetometer capabilities
âś… Applications: mineral exploration, UXO detection, and more
âś… Survey planning, data processing & real-world case studies
âś… Live Q&A
Do you want to learn more about magnetometry technology, its applications, and the know-how of surveying? Visit the page: https://www.sphengineering.com/integrated-systems/technologies/magnetometer
Resources mentioned during the webinar
Estimates of various UXO (unexploded ordnance) maximum detection distances using magnetometers: https://bit.ly/3CWxonE
Magnetic and other low altitude surveys: https://bit.ly/4g2Fwlc
UAV-based magnetometer comparison: high-altitude test: https://bit.ly/41nNxMT
UAV-based magnetometer comparison: utilities detection test: https://bit.ly/41r6ePE
UAV-based magnetometer comparison: UXO test: https://bit.ly/49vaz6I
Case studies
Enhancing Marine Magnetic Surveys: Successful Use of UAV Magnetometer for Shallow Water Cable and Pipeline Detection: https://bit.ly/3ZDKfnp
Investigating the Distribution of Iron Ore Mineral Using MagArrow magnetometer: https://bit.ly/3BcEqnI
WWII Ordnance Discovered in Latvian Farm Field Using UAV Magnetometer: https://bit.ly/3ZF4gKk
Data sets
SPH Engineering Test Range: https://bit.ly/3VomVHK
SENSYS GeoMIL test range: https://bit.ly/3ZBKHmi
Have questions about magnetometers? Or perhaps the webinar left you wanting more, and you’re excited to see a drone-based magnetometer in action? Let us organize a live demo for you—anywhere in the world!
Send us a message, and we’ll get back to you promptly: https://www.sphengineering.com/contacts
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SPH Engineering (https://sphengineering.com)is an expert in drone technology development, providing UAV software solutions, integration services, and custom development to advance drone applications for surveying, data collection and processing, and entertainment.
Founded in 2013 in Latvia (EU), SPH Engineering has a global customer and partner network in over 150 countries.
***Core technologies developed by SPH Engineering***
– UgCS: Flight Planning & Control = One of the world’s leading flight-planning software for complex drone surveys.
– Integrated Systems = The core technology – SkyHub enables the advanced integration of drones, diverse sensors, and the UgCS software, expanding the capabilities of geophysical, hydrographic, industrial, archaeological surveying and environmental monitoring.
– Drone Show Technologies = Leading solution to manage drone light shows for entertainment and advertisement.
– Data Processing = Solutions for image, point cloud, geophysical data processing, and delivering essential technologies to facilitate your drone-based business.
– Custom Development = Knowledge-based services to implement, integrate and develop technologies for the drone industry.
We Are Iris | #irisaerialinnovations | Drone Survey | UAV | Aerial SurveyIris Aerial Innovations339 views | 39 | July 31 2024 13:45:17 (5 comments)[ Read more … ]
we are iris !
and here is our story !
Iris, your trusted partner and Govt. of India approved “Startup” in modern surveying, GIS, drone-based mapping & monitoring, and engineering designing services. We specialize in delivering precise, efficient, effective and innovative solutions tailored to your project’s unique needs. Our expertise includes accurate topographical surveys, comprehensive GIS & engineering services that transform data into actionable insights, and state-of-the-art drone technology for real-time monitoring and aerial imaging. Iris provides best methods for gathering and analyzing data that facilitates prompt decision-making including Satellite Photogrammetric Surveys, Aerial Surveys, LiDAR, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Hydrology & Hydrographic Surveys, DGPS, and GPR. The distinctive combination of technical expertise and on time, highly viable techno-economical solutions is Iris’s unique proposition.
“Once a customer, always a partner!”
Drone Survey Accuracy and how to prove it – WSLS Surveyors’ Institute 2024Aerotas651 views | 18 | January 29 2024 21:13:39 (2 comments)[ Read more … ]
In this video, Logan Campbell talks about Drone Survey Accuracy and the nuances therein. If you’d like a copy of the slideshow, or ASPRS materials, please visit aerotas.com/wsls-2024
Questions? Reach out any time! support@aerotas.com
Drone-based aerial GIS survey for mapping of properties commences in GHMC limitsRosenewstv Channel975 views | 11 | July 29 2024 07:49:55 (4 comments)[ Read more … ]
Drone-based aerial GIS survey for mapping of properties commences in GHMC limits. #ghmc #telangana #hyderabad #dronesurvey #latestnews
#propertytax
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