Today’s episode is about survey grade maps. Can you get survey grade data with your drone? And, how can you get surveyors to sign off on your drone maps?

Our caller, Kyle from Vancouver has a chance to work with an excavation company. He is wondering how he can have a surveyor sign off on his drone maps. In order to do this, Kyle has to create highly accurate survey grade drone maps. We discuss a step by step approach that will help him do just that.

How do you set your Ground Control Points (GCP’s) for producing accurate drone maps? Do you need RTK GPS? And, how do you measure the accuracy of your drone maps? Tune in and learn as we provide various TIPS and TRICKS that will help you partner with a surveyor. Thanks to Kyle from Vancouver for the question. Fly Safe!

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