Common GIS Data Outputs
While a drone simply captures imagery, there are a number of different outputs that can be produced from the images, making them useful for a multitude of applications. Here’s a quick [...]
Increasing efficiency with VTOL
What is VTOL and how does it work? VTOL is the acronym for Vertical Take Off and Landing. This term is commonly used to describe the concept of movement in UAV’s (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). VTOL [...]
Drone Rego is almost here.
Mandatory drone registration and accreditation is coming soon to Australia. Before you sigh at the thought of more red tape and another fee – [...]
What is CASA’s MOS and why does it matter?
MOS = Manual of Standards Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) provides regulatory controls over all civil aviation safety. MOSs contain detailed technical material and [...]
LiDAR or Photogrammetry?
Point clouds provide a valuable dataset that spatial professionals rely on in their daily work. In most cases, they are generated using either laser scanning or photogrammetric [...]
RTK and PPK Drone Surveys
Recently, there has been much excitement in the survey community about the development of drones with RTK and PPK capability. But what is RTK and PPK? Is one better than the other and what [...]
Strengths and limitations of Photogrammetry
What is Photogrammetry? Photogrammetry is the science of measuring real-world objects and terrain features from photographs. Imagery may be captured from cameras in the air (aerial) or on the [...]
Aerial surveys by drone
Surveying is the science of measuring positions and distances between points in 2D and 3D space. The resulting models and maps provide essential data for engineering and construction projects. [...]
