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Today’s question is about Raptor Maps. Should you use Raptor Maps for thermographic mapping of solar sites? And, can you Pix4D instead of Raptor Maps for thermographic mapping?
Our caller is wondering if he should use Raptor maps for mapping a solar site. We share with you our experience with Raptor Maps. What sort of insights can you draw from a deliverable generated by using Raptor Maps? We also discuss if you can use Pix4D instead for thermographic mapping. Thanks to our caller for the question. Fly safe!
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Timestamps
- [01:19] How thermographic mapping is being used for solar cell inspection
- [02:05] Discussing our increasing reliance on solar and hydroelectric generation
- [03:47] What are some ways for increasing the efficiency of solar plants?
- [05:18] Learn about our cool sponsor, Dynnex Drones
- [05:48] Today’s question is about Raptor Maps
- [06:12] Some background information about Raptor Maps
- [06:24] Case Study Discussion: How a solar site was inspected using thermographic mapping
- [07:15] Do you need a radiometric thermal camera for thermographic mapping?
- [07:27] Learn about the insights that you can achieve by using Raptor Maps for solar cell inspection
- [08:21] Paul shares his experience with Raptor maps
- [08:34] Is radiometric thermographic mapping possible in Pix4D? What sort of deliverables can you generate using Pix4D?
- [10:46] How to compare deliverables of Raptor Maps to Pix4D
- [11:57] We share some great reviews left for us by Drone U members
