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| best altitude for drone mapping: Elements of Photogrammetry with Application in GIS, Fourth Edition Paul R. Wolf, Bon A. DeWitt, Benjamin E. Wilkinson, 2013-10-22 The definitive guide to photogrammetry--fully updated Thoroughly revised to cover the latest technological advances in the field, Elements of Photogrammetry with Applications in GIS, Fourth Edition, provides complete details on the foundational principles of photogrammetry as well as important advanced concepts. Significant changes in the instruments and procedures used in modern photogrammetry, including laser scanning, are discussed. Example problems clarify computational procedures and extensive photographs and diagrams illustrate the material presented in this comprehensive resource. Coverage includes: Principles of photography and imaging Cameras and other imaging devices Image measurements and refinements Object space coordinate systems Vertical photographs Stereoscopic viewing Stereoscopic parallax Stereoscopic plotting instruments Laser scanning systems Elementary methods of planimetric mapping for GIS Titled and oblique photographs Introduction to analytical photogrammetry Topographic mapping and spatial data collection Fundamental principles of digital image processing Photogrammetric applications in GIS Control for aerial photogrammetry Aerotriangulation Project planning Terrestrial and close-range photogrammetry |
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| best altitude for drone mapping: UAV Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Fernando Carvajal-Ramírez, Francisco Agüera-Vega, Patricio Martínez-Carricondo, 2021-09-06 The concept of remote sensing as a way of capturing information from an object without making contact with it has, until recently, been exclusively focused on the use of Earth observation satellites. The emergence of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) with Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) controlled navigation and sensor-carrying capabilities has increased the number of publications related to new remote sensing from much closer distances. Previous knowledge about the behavior of the Earth's surface under the incidence different wavelengths of energy has been successfully applied to a large amount of data recorded from UAVs, thereby increasing the special and temporal resolution of the products obtained. More specifically, the ability of UAVs to be positioned in the air at pre-programmed coordinate points; to track flight paths; and in any case, to record the coordinates of the sensor position at the time of the shot and at the pitch, yaw, and roll angles have opened an interesting field of applications for low-altitude aerial photogrammetry, known as UAV photogrammetry. In addition, photogrammetric data processing has been improved thanks to the combination of new algorithms, e.g., structure from motion (SfM), which solves the collinearity equations without the need for any control point, producing a cloud of points referenced to an arbitrary coordinate system and a full camera calibration, and the multi-view stereopsis (MVS) algorithm, which applies an expanding procedure of sparse set of matched keypoints in order to obtain a dense point cloud. The set of technical advances described above allows for geometric modeling of terrain surfaces with high accuracy, minimizing the need for topographic campaigns for georeferencing of such products. This Special Issue aims to compile some applications realized thanks to the synergies established between new remote sensing from close distances and UAV photogrammetry. |
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| best altitude for drone mapping: Geological Field Sketches and Illustrations Matthew J. Genge, 2019-12-19 Learning to draw field sketches is an essential task for geologists, however it is often overlooked. This book presents simple techniques, useful tips and detailed examples to teach geologists how to draw rocks successfully. Field sketches are the best way to record the natural world, and yet they are one of the most difficult parts of fieldwork to master. This book shows how to go about drawing the key elements of geology in and out of the field and is a practical guide that will help you improve your diagrams and the quality of your notes. Through simple rules, useful tips and detailed examples the author describes how to go about drawing outcrops, structures, hand specimens and thin-sections and what features need to be observed and recorded. If you've ever wished you could draw geology better, this book is for you. |
| best altitude for drone mapping: Smart and Sustainable Supply Chain and Logistics — Challenges, Methods and Best Practices Paulina Golinska-Dawson, Kune-Muh Tsai, Karolina Werner-Lewandowska, 2023-01-25 The application of artificial intelligence methods and the increasing digitalization of the processes in a supply chain contribute the more seamless flow of materials and information. The disturbances in global supply chain during pandemic put pressure on companies to improve the existing operations. The Sustainable Development Goals put pressure on local and global markets to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and to implement a more resource-efficient business model. Integration of physical and cyber systems is necessary to achieve more environmentally friendly, efficient logistics and supply chain operations. This book presents the contemporary issues of sustainability and integration of physical and information flow in supply chain. In the individual chapters, the authors discuss new qualitative and qualitative theoretic methods, models and present case studies from business practice. This book might be a valuable source of knowledge for the academics, PhD students and practitioners to deepen their knowledge in the field of logistics and SCM. |
| best altitude for drone mapping: Geologic Maps Edgar W. Spencer, 2017-10-20 Geologic maps supply a wealth of information about the surface and shallow subsurface of the earth. The types of materials that are present in a location and the three-dimensional structure of the bedrock both can be gleaned from a clearly prepared geologic map. Geologists, civil and environmental engineers, land-use planners, soil scientists, and geographers commonly use geologic maps as a source of information to facilitate problem solving and identify the qualities of a region. Maps reveal the position of many types of natural hazards, indicate the suitability of the land surface for various uses, reveal problems that may be encountered in excavation, provide clues to the natural processes that shape an area, and help locate important natural resources. Suitable for lab courses in structural geology as well as field geology work, Spencer describes representative examples of features found on geologic maps and outlines procedures for interpretation and projection. Geometric techniques are explained using a step-by-step approach. Coverage of mapping methods includes tools that provide necessary data, such as Google Earth, GPS, GIS, LiDAR maps, drones, and aerial photographs. Challenging and engaging exercises throughout the text involve students in the mapping process and stimulate an appreciation of the extent and precision of information presented in geologic maps. Regional geology is an important component of lab and field mapping projects. As such, the Third Edition includes new maps of the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Plain, Rocky Mountain Front Range, Yellowstone region, Moab, Utah, Shenandoah National Park, and Hawai’i. A new chapter devoted to tectonic maps also broadens students’ exposure. Ed Spencer brings over 45 years of teaching experience to the text along with valuable insight and clarity into the interpretation and preparation of geologic maps. |
| best altitude for drone mapping: Conservation Drones Serge A. Wich, Lian Pin Koh, 2018 This book aims to further build capacity in the conservation community to use drones for conservation and inspire others to adapt emerging technologies for conservation. |
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| best altitude for drone mapping: Conservation Drones Serge A. Wich, Lian Pin Koh, 2018-05-31 Increasing numbers of ecologists and conservation biologists have begun to explore the use of drone technology to obtain accurate and up-to-date data on the distribution and density of species, as well as the threats to their habitats, in their ongoing attempts to conserve and monitor biodiversity. Conservation drones are low-cost, autonomous, and operator-friendly unmanned aerial vehicles that can be used for surveying, mapping, and monitoring both habitat and biodiversity. They are fast becoming a valuable complement to ground-based surveys and satellite imagery for a wide range of ecological and conservation applications. The authors pioneered the use of conservation drones for the purpose of monitoring orangutan populations in Southeast Asia. They subsequently founded ConservationDrones.org to share their knowledge of building and using drones with colleagues in the wider environmental community. This website has proved highly popular and this book aims to further build capacity to use drones and inspire others to adapt emerging technologies for practical conservation. |
| best altitude for drone mapping: Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems Douglas M. Marshall, Richard K. Barnhart, Stephen B. Hottman, Eric Shappee, Michael Thomas Most, 2016-04-19 Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems is the editors’ response to their unsuccessful search for suitable university-level textbooks on this subject. A collection of contributions from top experts, this book applies the depth of their expertise to identify and survey the fundamentals of unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations. Written from a nonengineering civilian operational perspective, the book starts by detailing the history of UASs and then explores current technology and what is expected for the future. Covering all facets of UAS elements and operation—including an examination of safety procedures and human factors—this material gives readers a truly complete and practical understanding of what it takes to safely operate UASs for a variety of missions in the National Airspace System. Topics covered include: The U.S. aviation regulatory system Certificate of authorization process UAS for geospatial data Automation and autonomy in UAS Sensors and payloads With helpful end-of-chapter discussion questions, this resource is designed to give beginning university students and other new entrants to the field a comprehensive, easy-to-understand first overview of the field. The book’s broad scope also makes it useful as a foundation for professionals embarking on further study. |
| best altitude for drone mapping: Remote sensing techniques for mapping and monitoring mangroves at fine scales Schill, S.R., McNulty, V.P., Perez, D., Shono, K., Friedman, K., 2024-07-25 Mangrove ecosystems play a critical role in harbouring biodiversity and providing a variety of ecosystem services. The need for developing better techniques for classifying and monitoring mangroves is increasing, especially with the growing demand in blue carbon markets. However, many countries are challenged by the need to improve their mangrove cover estimates to inform decision-making on coastal land use and to guide local conservation efforts including restoration planning. This manual was developed to help overcome this problem by providing guidance, specifically targeted to build capacity for mangrove resource managers on how to use and take advantage of the latest technologies in mapping and monitoring mangroves. It enables collection of data that informs conservation decision-making, guiding the planning of mangrove restoration and protection activities that will ultimately lead to enhanced management and conservation of mangroves. In addition, case studies are presented on estimating mangrove extent, structure, condition and change, using a range of remote sensing-derived sources that are focused on < 5-m spatial resolution. |
| best altitude for drone mapping: Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems R. Kurt Barnhart, Douglas M. Marshall, Eric Shappee, 2021-03-04 Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Third Edition surveys the basics of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), from sensors, controls, and automation to regulations, safety procedures, and human factors. Featuring chapters by leading experts, this fully updated bestseller fills the need for an accessible and effective university textbook. Focussing on the civilian applications of UAS, the text begins with an historical overview of unmanned aerial vehicles, and proceeds to examine each major UAS subsystem. Its combination of understandable technical coverage and up-to-date information on policy and regulation makes the text appropriate for both Aerospace Engineering and Aviation programs. |
| best altitude for drone mapping: High-Throughput Phenotyping for Crop Improvement and Breeding Ankush Prashar, Lindsey Compton, Martina Stromvik, Helen H. Tai, 2022-02-04 |
| best altitude for drone mapping: Collier's Guide to Night Photography in the Great Outdoors - 2nd Edition Grant Collier, 2020-08-25 The night sky may be the most awe-inspiring spectacle that any of us will ever see. It can, however, be difficult to capture in a photograph, as it requires specialized techniques that are rarely used when shooting images during the day.Renowned photographer Grant Collier sheds light on how to capture these otherworldly images by sharing secrets he has learned over the past 14 years. He explains how to take photos of the Milky Way, northern lights, meteors, eclipses, lightning, and much more.Grant begins by reviewing equipment and supplies that are helpful when photographing at night. He then discusses many software programs, web sites, and mobile apps that will help you plan your shots. Finally, he offers extensive advice on how to capture and process images at night. He goes beyond the basics and teaches how to blend multiple exposures and create huge stitched images to capture incredibly detailed photos that you never before thought possible!The 2nd Edition has been completely updated and includes 50 new images. The sections on cameras and lenses have been rewritten and now includes tables to make it easier see all of the recommended gear. All of the web links have been updated, and include many new websites you can use to plan your photos. All information on post-processing has been updated for use with Photoshop and Lightroom CC 2020. This includes some powerful new techniques for blending multiple exposures taken at night. There is also new information on Photoshop plug-ins and other software that is useful for night photography. |
| best altitude for drone mapping: Advances in Responsible Land Administration Jaap Zevenbergen, Walter de Vries, Rohan Mark Bennett, 2015-08-14 Advances in Responsible Land Administration challenges conventional forms of land administration by introducing alternative approaches and provides the basis for a new land administration theory. A compilation of observations about responsible land administration in East Africa, it focuses on a new empirical foundation rather than preexisting ideal |
| best altitude for drone mapping: 151 Essays S C Gupta, 2021-02-11 1. Collection of more than 162 Essays covering various topics 2. Focuses on developing the art of writing essays 3. Guide is divided into 2 Parts 4. First Part focuses on how to write an effective, interesting essays with techniques 5. Second Part contains all the Latest and Updated topics from all fields of life 6 All topics have been penned in a clear and easy language 7. Important Quotations are provided to better essay writting Writing an essay is a perfect art blend of intellect and creativity that needs discipline of mind, analytical power, and good vocabulary to express thoughts in an appropriate context. To craft a purposeful essay, one must have thorough knowledge of topics, expressions, grammatical accuracy and coherence of thoughts all together. With the revised edition of “151 Essays” readers are certainly helped in enhancing capabilities to present subject matter in a concise and organized manner. The essays in this book have been classified under different categories, giving views on every genre. Latest topics have also been covered with accurate facts and data wherever required. Use of simple and standard language has been kept in mind so that students with different caliber are benefited. A separate section has been made for ‘Important Quotations’ so that students can use them in writing essay when they require. This book is highly useful for all kinds of examination from academic to government competition. TOC Contemporary Issues, Social Issues, Political Issues, Economic Issues, Science and Technology, Environmental Issues, Education, Health and Sports, Renowned Personalities, Preverbal and Idiomatic, Miscellaneous Issues, Important Quotations |
| best altitude for drone mapping: Drone Technology Sachi Nandan Mohanty, J. V. R. Ravindra, G. Surya Narayana, Chinmaya Ranjan Pattnaik, Y. Mohamed Sirajudeen, 2023-06-20 DRONE TECHNOLOGY This book provides a holistic and valuable insight into the revolutionary world of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). The book elucidates the revolutionary and riveting research in the ultramodern domain of drone technologies, drone-enabled IoT applications, and artificial intelligence-based smart surveillance. The book explains the most recent developments in the field, challenges, and future scope of drone technologies. Beyond that, it discusses the importance of a wide range of design applications, drone/UAV development, and drone-enabled smart healthcare systems for smart cities. It describes pioneering work on mitigating cyber security threats by employing intelligent machine learning models in the designing of IoT-aided drones. The book also has a fascinating chapter on application intrusion detection by drones using recurrent neural networks. Other chapters address interdisciplinary fields like artificial intelligence, deep learning, the role of drones in healthcare in smart cities, and the importance of drone technology in agriculture. Audience The book will be read and consulted by a range of industry engineers involved with introducing drone technology to their daily operations. |
| best altitude for drone mapping: Small Flying Drones Gianluca Casagrande, András Sik, Gergely Szabó, 2017-11-06 This book focuses on small flying drones and their applications in conducting geographic surveys. Scholars and professionals will discover the potential of this tool, and hopefully develop a conceptual and methodological framework for doing the following things: a) Translate their data acquisition needs into specifications. (b) Use the developed specifications to choose the best accessible configuration for their drones, and (c) Design and organize effective and low-cost field deployment and flight operations by integrating technical aspects with regulatory and research requirements. Readers can apply this knowledge to work in cartography, environmental monitoring and analysis, land-use studies and landscape archaeology. Particular attention is also given to the reasons why a drone can dramatically boost a geographer’s capability to understand geographic phenomena both from hard-science and humanities-oriented approach. |
| best altitude for drone mapping: Archaeologist's Fieldwork Guide Barbara Ann Kipfer, 2023-03-06 The new edition of the most comprehensive, practical, and user-friendly guide of its kind, providing quick reference to the information needed by archaeologists doing fieldwork The Archaeologist's Fieldwork Guide is the must-have companion for anyone planning and performing fieldwork, whether a student going into the field for the first time or a professional archaeologist with years of real-world experience. Designed to be an all-in-one informational toolkit, the Guide is packed with the technical and practical information archaeologists need to know when in the field—supported by more than 400 lists and checklists, planning aids, measurement charts and tables, analysis and classification guides, sample forms, abbreviations and codes, and much more. Fully revised throughout, the second edition features two entirely new chapters on technology in the field and the archaeology laboratory, incorporating current tools and technologies such as geographic information systems (GIS), 3D data capture and modeling, DNA extraction, light detection and ranging (LiDAR) scanning, remotely controlled drones, and underground mapping. New and updated coverage includes flotation samples and processing, oxidizable carbon ratio dating, phytolith sampling, and water screening. Covers classification and typology, creating forms and records, measurement and conversion, laboratory handling and processing, artifact mapping, drawing, and photographing Offers new and updated material on legislation regarding archaeological fieldwork and emerging topics such as community engagement and public archaeology. Provides up-to-date definitions and explanations of key terms and new diagrams, line drawings, and glosses Includes a guide to research publication, an extensive bibliography, references to relevant associations and publications, and information on where to buy supplies The Archaeologist’s Fieldwork Guide, Second Edition is an indispensable resource for undergraduate and graduate archaeology students, students taking courses in anthropology, ethnography, and cultural resource management (CRM), archaeology enthusiasts and volunteers, and professional archeologists at any level. |
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| best altitude for drone mapping: Trandisciplinary Multispectral Modelling and Cooperation for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage Antonia Moropoulou, Andreas Georgopoulos, Anastasios Doulamis, Marinos Ioannides, Alfredo Ronchi, 2022-11-23 This volume constitutes selected and revised papers presented during the Second International Conference on Trandisciplinary Multispectral Modelling and Cooperation for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage, TMM_CH 2021, held in Athens, Greece, in December 2021. The 17 full papers and 6 short papers presented in ths volume were thoroughly reviewed and selected from 310 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on scientific innovations in the diagnosis and preservation of cultural heritage; digital heritage a holistic approach; preservation, reuse and reveal of cultural heritage through sustainable land management, rural and urban development to recapture the world in crisis through culture. |
| best altitude for drone mapping: Geospatial Science for Smart Land Management Walter Timo de Vries, Iwan Rudiarto, N.M.P. Milinda Piyasena, 2023-12-27 Responsible land distribution in Asia, with ever-increasing limitations in space, requires the use of smart technologies, sophisticated models, intelligent algorithms, and big data repositories. This book presents new land management perspectives and fit-for-purpose, flexible, dynamic, and effective solutions for land management and land administration problems. Written by global experts from different Asian countries, including China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, etc., all these cases demonstrate how and why the uptake of geospatial technologies is booming and how to handle land scarcity and competing spatial interests in both urban and rural areas in Asia. FEATURES Summarizes trends of geospatial technologies in Asia Describes and applies leading-edge geospatial models Explains fit-for-purpose digital land administration Provides case studies and examples that include the use of smart land management tools Helps readers advance their understanding of geospatial and land management science Truly an interdisciplinary book, this text is a practical guide for an array of readers, such as practitioners in public and private companies involved in both geospatial and land management applications, as well as graduate students, researchers, academics, and professionals working in land administration, land management, spatial planning, real estate studies, geosciences, geoinformatics, and geodesy. |
| best altitude for drone mapping: ICT4Ag (ICT Update) 82 , 2016-12-31 The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones for management of crops, livestock, fisheries, forests and other natural resource-based activities represents a new technological frontier and opens up a range of exciting opportunities. The latest issue of ICT Update is dedicated to the use of this technology and associated systems in different parts of the world. This issue - available online and in print format in both English and French has been published in collaboration with Esri. It includes 12 articles, one interview and a section featuring selected online resources on the topic. Articles range from the use of UAVs to design an irrigation scheme in Nigeria, to feeding a locust monitoring scheme, from documenting illegal land occupancy in Panama to assisting smallholder farmers in monitoring their crops in Eastern Africa, and more. |
| best altitude for drone mapping: Intelligent Connectivity Abdulrahman Yarali, 2021-11-01 INTELLIGENT CONNECTIVITY AI, IOT, AND 5G Explore the economics and technology of AI, IOT, and 5G integration Intelligent Connectivity: AI, IoT, and 5G delivers a comprehensive technological and economic analysis of intelligent connectivity and the integration of artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G. It covers a broad range of topics, including Machine-to-Machine (M2M) architectures, edge computing, cybersecurity, privacy, risk management, IoT architectures, and more. The book offers readers robust statistical data in the form of tables, schematic diagrams, and figures that provide a clear understanding of the topic, along with real-world examples of applications and services of intelligent connectivity in different sectors of the economy. Intelligent Connectivity describes key aspects of the digital transformation coming with the 4th industrial revolution that will touch on industries as disparate as transportation, education, healthcare, logistics, entertainment, security, and manufacturing. Readers will also get access to: A thorough introduction to technology adoption and emerging trends in technology, including business trends and disruptive new applications Comprehensive explorations of telecommunications transformation and intelligent connectivity, including learning algorithms, machine learning, and deep learning Practical discussions of the Internet of Things, including its potential for disruption and future trends for technological development In-depth examinations of 5G wireless technology, including discussions of the first five generations of wireless tech Ideal for telecom and information technology managers, directors, and engineers, Intelligent Connectivity: AI, IoT, and 5G is also an indispensable resource for senior undergraduate and graduate students in telecom and computer science programs. |
| best altitude for drone mapping: Best Technologies for Public Libraries Christopher DeCristofaro, James Hutter, Nick Tanzi, 2020-01-08 Emerging technologies can intimidate with their cost and uncertainty—this book provides flexible options for adopting the most popular ones. Introducing new technologies to your library can be a daunting process; they can be costly, they may be unfamiliar to many staff members, and their success is far from assured. To address these concerns, Best Technologies for Public Libraries accommodates budgets large and small, providing options for both the ambitious and the cost-conscious. Authors Christopher DeCristofaro, James Hutter, and Nick Tanzi provide a resource for staff looking to incorporate a number of emerging technologies into their library and makerspaces. Each chapter explores a new technology, including 3D printing, drones, augmented reality, and virtual reality, covering how the technologies work, the selection process, training, sample programming, best practices, and relevant policy. By describing a variety of program and service ideas across age groups, the book gives readers the ability to first evaluate them within the context of their own organization before incorporating ideas à la carte. This approach helps readers to adopt these new technologies and create policies with uses already in mind. |
| best altitude for drone mapping: Drone Technology in Architecture, Engineering and Construction Daniel Tal, Jon Altschuld, 2021-02-03 A start-to-finish roadmap on incorporating drone technology into your AEC firm workflow Drone Technology in Architecture, Engineering and Construction: A Strategic Guide to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operation and Implementation is the only process-driven, step-by-step handbook to implement drone technology in AEC workflows. It provides a comprehensive and practical roadmap for architecture, engineering, and construction firms to incorporate drones into their design and construction processes. The book offers extensive information on drone data processing, and includes guidance on how to acquire, manipulate and use the various data types produced from drone flights. The creation of three-dimensional data and visualizations are covered in-depth. Drone Technology reviews how to select and fly drones based on data needs and initial costs, and how to collect and maintain required flight logs, licenses, and permits. Drone Technology uses several real-world project examples that demonstrate and explain how drones can be used to collect: · Full-color orthorectified imagery · Accurate 3D point cloud and mesh models · Topographic contours · Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) The project examples also describe how these datasets can be integrated with 3D models of proposed conditions, photos, and other project datasets. Drone Technology in Architecture, Engineering and Construction is an essential guide for a wide variety of professionals, from civil engineers to landscape architects. It provides information on professional use of drones for those just considering the technology, to those already flying drones professionally. It is an invaluable guide for anyone working in the design or construction of buildings and landscapes. |
| best altitude for drone mapping: Fundamentals of Capturing and Processing Drone Imagery and Data Amy E. Frazier, Kunwar K. Singh, 2021-07-27 Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are rapidly emerging as flexible platforms for capturing imagery and other data across the sciences. Many colleges and universities are developing courses on UAS-based data acquisition. Fundamentals of Capturing and Processing Drone Imagery and Data is a comprehensive, introductory text on how to use unmanned aircraft systems for data capture and analysis. It provides best practices for planning data capture missions and hands-on learning modules geared toward UAS data collection, processing, and applications. FEATURES Lays out a step-by-step approach to identify relevant tools and methods for UAS data/image acquisition and processing Provides practical hands-on knowledge with visual interpretation, well-organized and designed for a typical 16-week UAS course offered on college and university campuses Suitable for all levels of readers and does not require prior knowledge of UAS, remote sensing, digital image processing, or geospatial analytics Includes real-world environmental applications along with data interpretations and software used, often nonproprietary Combines the expertise of a wide range of UAS researchers and practitioners across the geospatial sciences This book provides a general introduction to drones along with a series of hands-on exercises that students and researchers can engage with to learn to integrate drone data into real-world applications. No prior background in remote sensing, GIS, or drone knowledge is needed to use this book. Readers will learn to process different types of UAS imagery for applications (such as precision agriculture, forestry, urban landscapes) and apply this knowledge in environmental monitoring and land-use studies. |
| best altitude for drone mapping: The Good Drone Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick, 2020-07-28 How small-scale drones, satellites, kites, and balloons are used by social movements for the greater good. Drones are famous for doing bad things: weaponized, they implement remote-control war; used for surveillance, they threaten civil liberties and violate privacy. In The Good Drone, Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick examines a different range of uses: the deployment of drones for the greater good. Choi-Fitzpatrick analyzes the way small-scale drones--as well as satellites, kites, and balloons--are used for a great many things, including documenting human rights abuses, estimating demonstration crowd size, supporting anti-poaching advocacy, and advancing climate change research. In fact, he finds, small drones are used disproportionately for good; nonviolent prosocial uses predominate. |
| best altitude for drone mapping: Industrial System Engineering for Drones Neeraj Kumar Singh, Porselvan Muthukrishnan, Satyanarayana Sanpini, 2019-07-15 Explore a complex mechanical system where electronics and mechanical engineers work together as a cross-functional team. Using a working example, this book is a practical “how to” guide to designing a drone system. As system design becomes more and more complicated, systematic, and organized, there is an increasingly large gap in how system design happens in the industry versus what is taught in academia. While the system design basics and fundamentals mostly remain the same, the process, flow, considerations, and tools applied in industry are far different than that in academia. Designing Drone Systems takes you through the entire flow from system conception to design to production, bridging the knowledge gap between academia and the industry as you build your own drone systems. What You’ll LearnGain a high level understanding of drone systems Design a drone systems and elaborating the various aspects and considerations of design Review the principles of the industrial system design process/flow, and the guidelines for drone systems Look at the challenges, limitations, best practices, and patterns of system design Who This Book Is For Primarily for beginning or aspiring system design experts, recent graduates, and system design engineers. Teachers, trainers, and system design mentors can also benefit from this content. |
| best altitude for drone mapping: Tools in Fluvial Geomorphology G. Mathias Kondolf, Hervé Piégay, 2016-04-28 Fluvial Geomorphology studies the biophysical processes acting in rivers, and the sediment patterns and landforms resulting from them. It is a discipline of synthesis, with roots in geology, geography, and river engineering, and with strong interactions with allied fields such as ecology, engineering and landscape architecture. This book comprehensively reviews tools used in fluvial geomorphology, at a level suitable to guide the selection of research methods for a given question. Presenting an integrated approach to the interdisciplinary nature of the subject, it provides guidance for researchers and professionals on the tools available to answer questions on river restoration and management. Thoroughly updated since the first edition in 2003 by experts in their subfields, the book presents state-of-the-art tools that have revolutionized fluvial geomorphology in recent decades, such as physical and numerical modelling, remote sensing and GIS, new field techniques, advances in dating, tracking and sourcing, statistical approaches as well as more traditional methods such as the systems framework, stratigraphic analysis, form and flow characterisation and historical analysis. This book: Covers five main types of geomorphological questions and their associated tools: historical framework; spatial framework; chemical, physical and biological methods; analysis of processes and forms; and future understanding framework. Provides guidance on advantages and limitations of different tools for different applications, data sources, equipment and supplies needed, and case studies illustrating their application in an integrated perspective. It is an essential resource for researchers and professional geomorphologists, hydrologists, geologists, engineers, planners, and ecologists concerned with river management, conservation and restoration. It is a useful supplementary textbook for upper level undergraduate and graduate courses in Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and interdisciplinary courses in river management and restoration. |
| best altitude for drone mapping: Drone Technology in Architecture, Engineering and Construction Daniel Tal, Jon Altschuld, 2021-01-08 A start-to-finish roadmap on incorporating drone technology into your AEC firm workflow Drone Technology in Architecture, Engineering and Construction: A Strategic Guide to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operation and Implementation is the only process-driven, step-by-step handbook to implement drone technology in AEC workflows. It provides a comprehensive and practical roadmap for architecture, engineering, and construction firms to incorporate drones into their design and construction processes. The book offers extensive information on drone data processing, and includes guidance on how to acquire, manipulate and use the various data types produced from drone flights. The creation of three-dimensional data and visualizations are covered in-depth. Drone Technology reviews how to select and fly drones based on data needs and initial costs, and how to collect and maintain required flight logs, licenses, and permits. Drone Technology uses several real-world project examples that demonstrate and explain how drones can be used to collect: · Full-color orthorectified imagery · Accurate 3D point cloud and mesh models · Topographic contours · Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) The project examples also describe how these datasets can be integrated with 3D models of proposed conditions, photos, and other project datasets. Drone Technology in Architecture, Engineering and Construction is an essential guide for a wide variety of professionals, from civil engineers to landscape architects. It provides information on professional use of drones for those just considering the technology, to those already flying drones professionally. It is an invaluable guide for anyone working in the design or construction of buildings and landscapes. |
| best altitude for drone mapping: Industrial Automation and Robotics Jean Riescher Westcott, A.K. Gupta, S.K. Arora, 2023-11-20 This updated edition presents an introduction to the multidisciplinary field of automation and robotics for industrial applications. The book initially covers the important concepts of hydraulics and pneumatics and how they are used for automation in an industrial setting. It then moves to a discussion of circuits and using them in hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluidic design. The latter part of the book deals with electric and electronic controls in automation and final chapters are devoted to robotics, robotic programming, and applications of robotics in industry. New chapters on UAVs (Ch. 19) and AI in Industrial Automation (Ch. 20) are featured. The companion files include numerous video tutorial projects. FEATURES: Begins with introductory concepts on automation, hydraulics, and pneumatics Features new chapters on UAVs (Ch. 19) and AI in Industrial Automation (Ch. 20) Covers sensors, PLC's, microprocessors, transfer devices and feeders, robotic sensors, robotic grippers, and robot programming Companion files have video projects, history of robotics, and figures from the text |
| best altitude for drone mapping: Proceedings of the Future Technologies Conference (FTC) 2022, Volume 3 Kohei Arai, 2022-10-13 The seventh Future Technologies Conference 2022 was organized in a hybrid mode. It received a total of 511 submissions from learned scholars, academicians, engineers, scientists and students across many countries. The papers included the wide arena of studies like Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Vision, Ambient Intelligence and Security and their jaw- breaking application to the real world. After a double-blind peer review process 177 submissions have been selected to be included in these proceedings. One of the prominent contributions of this conference is the confluence of distinguished researchers who not only enthralled us by their priceless studies but also paved way for future area of research. The papers provide amicable solutions to many vexing problems across diverse fields. They also are a window to the future world which is completely governed by technology and its multiple applications. We hope that the readers find this volume interesting and inspiring and render their enthusiastic support towards it. |
| best altitude for drone mapping: Soil Science: Fundamentals to Recent Advances Amitava Rakshit, S.K Singh, P.C. Abhilash, Asim Biswas, 2021-07-30 This compilation has been designed to provide a comprehensive source of theoretical and practical update for scientists working in the broad field of soil science. The book explores all possible mechanisms and means to improve nutrient use efficiencies involving developing and testing of nanofertilizers, developing consortia based microbial formulations for mobilization of soil nutrients, and engineering of nutrient efficient crops using molecular biology and biotechnological tools. This is an all-inclusive collection of information about soil science. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, soil scientists, capacity builders and policymakers. Also the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of soil science, quantitative ecology, earth sciences, GIS and geodetic sciences, as well as geologists, geomorphologists, hydrologists and landscape ecology. National and international agriculture and soil scientists, policy makers will also find this to be a useful read. |
| best altitude for drone mapping: The Photographer's Guide to Drones Colin Smith, 2016-11-11 |
| best altitude for drone mapping: Drones Harrison G. Wolf, 2017-04-07 This book is an everything-included approach to understanding drones, creating an organization around using unmanned aircraft, and outlining the process of safety to protect that program. It is the first-of-a-kind safety-focused text book for unmanned aircraft operations, providing the reader with a required understanding of hazard identification, risk analysis, mitigation, and promotion. It enables the reader to speak the same language as any civil aviation authority, and gives them the toolset to create a safety risk management program for unmanned aircraft. The main items in this book break down into three categories. The first approach is understanding how the drone landscape has evolved over the last 40 years. From understanding the military components of UAS to the standards and regulations evolution, the reader garners a keen understanding of where we came from and why it matters for moving forward. The second approach is in understanding how safety risk management in aviation can be applied to drones, and how that fits into the regulatory and legislative environment internationally. Lastly, a brief synopsis of the community landscape for unmanned aircraft is outlined with interviews from important leaders and stakeholders in the marketplace. Drones fills a gap in resources within the unmanned aircraft world. It provides a robust understanding of drones, while giving the tools necessary to apply for a certificate of authorization, enabling more advanced flight operations for any company, and developing safety risk management tools for students and career professionals. It will be a mainstay in all safety program courses and will be a required tool for any and all individuals looking to operate safely and successfully in the United States. |
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Flight Route Altitude: The altitude setting is related to GSD requirements. For example, for a project with GSD=3cm/pixel, the corresponding flying altitude is about 240m.
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Small unmanned aerial vehicles could gather information by means of Capturing the images in digital that are inaccessible to the people or the ground vehicles; which is also capable of …
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Flight Route Altitude: 50-100m is recommended; for forestry application you may use 100-150m but with lower accuracy. 6. Target Surface to Takeoff Point: you can keep default “0”. 7. …
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Which drones are the best for mapping? - simactive.com
Which drones are the best for mapping? answer depends on what you are trying to map (or model) and how large that area is. First, there is a distinction be-tween mapping and modeling.
Low Cost Aerial Mapping with Consumer-Grade Drones
Ensure that no obstacle is between the drone home point or takeoff point and the flight altitude during takeoff or landing. Step 1. Prepare the drone. 6. Battery: As the battery lifetime depends …
AN INTRODUCTORY GUIDE TO MISSION Drone …
can see that at 66m altitude, I can expect to achieve a 2cm pixel size, while I can fly at 90m altitude with the Mavic 2 Pro. If you’re going to use this method, double-check that it is basing …
Best Practices for Drone Imagery Survey - Esri Canada
The drone will maintain its cruising altitude, for example keeping it 100 m above the ground level. Figure 4 Example of drone altitude when using terrain follow setting.
Autel EVO II Pro RTK Photogrammetry Quick-Reference Guide
Tap mission parameters : Set the flight speed, image overlap, gimbal pitch, altitude. Considerations: . Flying too fast can produce motion blur and reduced sharpness to images. …
Parameter Recommendations and FAQ for Using DJI P1
Flight Route Altitude: The altitude setting is related to GSD requirements. For example, for a project with GSD=3cm/pixel, the corresponding flying altitude is about 240m.
Measurement Accuracy of the DJI Phantom 4 RTK
In this study, DroneDeploy investigates ways to validate and improve the accuracy of photogrammetric maps with DJI’s Phantom 4 RTK (P4 RTK), a drone that applies RTK …
Drone mapping - oms.bdu.ac.in
Small unmanned aerial vehicles could gather information by means of Capturing the images in digital that are inaccessible to the people or the ground vehicles; which is also capable of …
Drones for GIS – Best Practice - WILDLABS
In many cases, the objectives for drone use requires the imagery to be mapped in Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Uses for the data in GIS include bespoke, on–demand, high …
Double Grid Flight Plan: Double grid flight pattern at constant …
We start with an example sensor and mission to show how the flight planning should be completed to meet DroneMapper imagery guidelines so that you get the results expected the …
Linear Measurement Accuracy of DJI Drone Platforms and …
Using the results, DroneDeploy determined that using a performance camera and flying at low altitude with high image overlap produced maps with the best linear measurement accuracy. …
THE INFLUENCE OF FLIGHT SPEED, IMAGE OVERLAP, …
Flight Altitude: Flight altitude is the height from the ground that imagery is taken from the drone. The DJI Mavic 3M has terrain-following capabilities that control the drone’s altitude while …
USING DJI PHANTOM 4 RTK DRONE FOR …
the novel DJI Phantom 4 RTK for the topographic mapping of a coastal stretch. The recognition of coastal areas of the Emilia–Romagna region (Italy) covers about 120km of shoreline and …
Aerial Mapping Made Simple, Fast and Affordable
Aerial Mapping Made Simple, Fast and Affordable • Fully Automatic – Safely collects hundreds of acres with simple user friendly inputs • Quick-Look™ HD – Immediate access to …
The Truth about Drones in Mapping and Surveying - Drone …
LiDAR drone solutions cost significantly less than vehicle-based mobile mapping systems. Photogrammetry-based so-lutions may be a low-cost purchase, but results are time …
Implementing a Drone Program with ArcGIS - Esri
Urban Mapping and LiDAR Example of a Perpendicular & Nadir Flight –LiDAR Fusion • 250’ Altitude • 0.5” pixel • 18 flights – • 2800 Images • ~14 Hours Rapid Processing • 9 days on …
GNSS FOR THE DRONE MAPPER 9-30-2018 - Micro Aerial …
Sep 30, 2018 · GNSS applications in drone mapping. The practice of determining accurate coordinates of GCPs and CEPs relies on the use of differential GNSS – a GNSS positioning …
Parameter Recommendations and FAQ for Using DJI L1
Flight Route Altitude: 50-100m is recommended; for forestry application you may use 100-150m but with lower accuracy. 6. Target Surface to Takeoff Point: you can keep default “0”. 7. …
Mavic 3M Image Processing Guide - DJI
Aug 29, 2023 · Altitude +50.000 float meter Absolute altitude (geodetic altitude) when photo was taken. Relative Altitude +0.000 float meter Relative altitude (relative to the altitude of takeoff …
Selecting the Right Computer for Drone Mapping - LSU …
Using this information, you build your own computer for drone stitching processes, or be better informed of the computers and components needed to provide fast mosaic processing. Table …
Which drones are the best for mapping? - simactive.com
Which drones are the best for mapping? answer depends on what you are trying to map (or model) and how large that area is. First, there is a distinction be-tween mapping and modeling.
Low Cost Aerial Mapping with Consumer-Grade Drones
Ensure that no obstacle is between the drone home point or takeoff point and the flight altitude during takeoff or landing. Step 1. Prepare the drone. 6. Battery: As the battery lifetime depends …
