Strengths and limitations of LiDAR
What is LiDAR? LiDAR stands for Light Detection and Ranging. It is a remote sensing method of using light beams to measure locations of objects on the earth’s surface. LiDAR systems may be [...]
Accuracy of drone data
A common misconception is that the imagery captured by drones can quickly and easily produce high quality data. This is not necessarily untrue, but it does require a deep understanding of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
