ADU 01273: Can I take advantage of my drone feed for referencing GCP as a substitute of a base station?

In at present’s episode we focus on the usage of base stations and if pilots could make do with out one as they work on mapping deliverables. Are there any advantages to doing so?

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At present’s query is from Scott, who wish to know if its attainable for pilots to make use of their drone feed for referencing factors from the bottom for mapping deliverables and if a base station isn’t required.

Thanks for the query Scott. At present’s episode is a brief one the place we deal with the use and benefits of utilizing formal gear for GCP as in opposition to referencing the bottom from video feed/footage. We focus on some frequent errors that may happen from the usage of drone feed for producing reference factors and converse concerning the distinction in absolute and relative accuracy. We additionally focus on options that pilots can use within the absence of base stations and state the trade-offs from the usage of these options.

Tune in at present to study extra about enhancing your accuracy in mapping deliverables.

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Timestamps

[2:17] At present’s query on mapping and if there are benefits to utilizing the GCP from a drone

[4:45] Paul elaborates on areas the place the measurements could be inaccurate throughout mapping

[7:00] An instance to display the distinction in absolute and relative accuracy

[8:44] Can missions be accomplished with out a base station? Are they an absolute necessity in mapping? What different options would work?