ADU 0914: How to Select the Best Drone and Implement Optimum Mapping Workflow in Construction

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How to Select the Best Drone and Implement Optimum Mapping Workflow in Construction

Today’s question is about drone mapping in construction and agriculture. Which is the best mapping application and drone to acquire and process data accurately in each of these fields?

Our caller, John has come up with a two-part mapping question today. The first part of this question is about mapping applications. Why should you AVOID using an all-in-one mapping application? How do cloud-based applications compare to desktop solutions? We discuss the pros and cons of different applications such as Pix4D, MapsMadeEasy and SkyCatch.

In the second part of this question, we discuss the best drones for mapping. Can you use a single drone for construction and agricultural mapping? Can you use the Yuneec H520 with its CGOET sensor for agricultural mapping? Or, is the Phantom 4 Pro your best bet?

In this show, we go down the rabbit hole to discuss the entire mapping workflow. Tune in for some great information. Thanks for the question, John. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

[00:37] Paul thanks the Women and Drones Group
[00:50] Please Share, Review and Subscribe. Your encouragement keeps us going.
[01:58] Legally, are there any restrictions on what drone mappers CAN do and CANNOT do?
[03:06] Do not miss out on being a part of our intensive Accident Reconstruction Training at the NTSB center. Limited seats available!
[04:14] Learn about our cool sponsor, Fortress UAV
[05:52] Today’s question is about drone mapping in agriculture and construction
[08:10] Can you conduct drone mapping for construction and agriculture with the same drone?
[08:25] Do you need a multi-spectral sensor for Agricultural mapping?
[08:48] The importance of a proper education before taking on complex mapping jobs
[09:41] Nuances of data acquisition in drone mapping
[11:51] Can you measure accurate volumes via drone mapping without using GCP’s?
[12:45] Learn about our soon-to-be launched mapping class
[13:29] Should you use an all-in-one mapping solution?
[14:52] Desktop vs. Cloud Mapping Applications – Reasons why desktop based applications are preferable
[16:23] Should you use applications like SkyCatch which allow on-site processing?
[17:05] Which are the best mapping applications for data acquisition?
[18:01] Discussing the benefits of using MapsMadeEasy
[18:44] Why Pix4D Capture is the gold standard of mapping applications
[19:55] Can you create life like point clouds in drone mapping?
[20:17] Which are the best applications for processing mapping data?
[21:17] Workflow for acquiring survey grade data in precision drone mapping
[22:07] Why do you need to connect to a network in order to correct errors and acquire accurate data?
[24:40] Nuances of orthomosaic editing that you should be aware of
[25:57] Which is the best drone for construction and agricultural mapping?
[26:50] Can you use the Yuneec H520 with its CGOET sensor for Agricultural mapping? Do you need a multi-spectral sensor?
[27:44] The best sensors for agricultural drone mapping
[28:09] Is it advisable for John to take on agricultural mapping jobs?
[31:23] Learn about our forthcoming mapping classes

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