The photogrammetry process pulls out 3D information from 2D images that are collected during an aerial survey flight mission. The process involves taking overlapping photographs of an object, structure, or space, and converting them into 2D or 3D survey maps. Photogrammetry is often used by surveyors, architects, engineers, and contractors to create topographic maps, meshes,
Above Ground Level (AGL), describes the literal height above the ground over which you’re flying. Mean Sea Level, or MSL, is your true altitude or elevation. It’s the average height above standard sea level where the atmospheric pressure is measured in order to calibrate altitude. On a Sectional Chart, all of the numbers you see
The Micasense S.O.D.A. (Sensor Optimised for Drone Applications) is used for photogrammetry and was developed for 3D mapping applications. It records images in RGB (20 MP RGB +3D). Learn More
Multispectral Sensors capture images all along the electromagnetic spectrum (the different light wavelengths along the spectrum). The some of the wavelengths included along the light spectrum are the visible light range, Red, Green, Blue (RGB), and nonvisible wavelengths of near infrared (NIR), mid infrared (MIR), far infrared (FIR) and thermal infrared. Multispectral sensors usually measure
It is a test to assess an individual’s knowledge for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Part 107 section that states that anyone wanting to conduct drone operation on a commercial level must obtain a drone pilot license (formally, remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating). There are some eligibilty requirements one must meet in
Passing the Part 107 Knowledge Test is required by the FAA in order to legally operate a drone for conducting flight missions and collecting aerial images that are used for analyzing your crops and fields. Since Part 107 regulations were enacted into law, it has become illegal to fly a drone commercially without getting a
Absolute Accuracy: This refers to the accuracy of the point that is related to the coordinate in question and its relation to the coordinates in the real-world space. So, essentially the point on the map should match the real-world GPS coordinates. Base Stations: It is a short range control center that connects wireless phones, computers,