W&D: Drone Mapping In Africa Khadija Abdulla Ali has gone from volunteer to “Queen of Drones” in Tanzania check out her interview with Women and Drones. Tell us about yourself and your background. My name is Khadija Abdulla Ali and am 26 years old. I am currently an undergraduate in Information Technology and Application Management at the State University of Zanzibar,…
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The general concept of this section is on the applications and uses of drone, more specifically drone mapping and the process behind it. Repeatable, and accurate flight makes drones the perfect tool for both aerial and near-ground mapping. The level of detail that these systems are able to achieve are unimaginable.
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Verity Mapper Turns Drones into Accurate Mapping Systems
Verity Mapper Turns Drones into Accurate Mapping Systems Verity Positioning has announced the release of Verity Mapper, a complete and flexible UAV mapping solution that combines professional geospatial products to enable reliable, survey grade mapping. Verity Positioning is a PPK geo-referencing hardware/software/methodology solution that enables high accuracy mapping from UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) without the need to place ground control points….
Read MoreDrone Mapping Software Certification Program
Pix4D Launches Drone Mapping Software Certification Program Pix4D has launched their certification program for its Pix4dmapper drone mapping photogrammetry software. This software allows users to benchmark their skills and technical knowledge. Officially-certified users will also be recognized with an official Pix4D certificate and a digital badge to display on their website and LinkedIn. “It is exciting to share the knowledge Pix4D has…
Read MoreGovernment Mapping Mines with Correlator3D
Kenyan Government Mapping Mines with Correlator3D ™ Montreal, Canada, October 3rd, 2017 – SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, is pleased to announce that the Directorate of Resource Surveys & Remote Sensing (DRSRS) under the Ministry of Mining in Kenya is using Correlator3D™ for extensive mapping of mining activities. The software generates orthomosaics, contour lines, and digital terrain…
Read MoreNext Level of Professional Drones, Meet The UX11 Drone
Delair Releases The UX11 Drone DELAIR introduced its next-generation professional unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for survey-grade photogrammetric mapping, the UX11, at INTERGEO 2017 on September 26th in Berlin, Germany. This small fixed-wing UAV combines a powerful integrated onboard system, industry-grade sensors, limitless communication range and PPK centimeter-level positioning. The UX11 carries enough onboard computing power to access and process the pictures, then…
Read MoreYuneec H520 Commercial UAV
Yuneec H520 Commercial UAV Now Available Yuneec International, a world leader in electric aviation, releases updates on the H520 UAV. The system, which launched back in January, is officially available, according to the companies latest release. Utilizing Yuneec’s proven six-rotor platform, it’s Yuneec’s first platform designed for commercial use. The system offers reliable and stable flight, a variety of payload options, and…
Read MoreUAS Mapping Certification
UAS Mapping Certification Hosted By The Commercial UAV Expo The organizers of Commercial UAV Expo are hosting the launch of another industry first, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) mapping certification. The certification is to be presented by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS). The ASPRS certification program is fully accredited by the Council of Scientific and Engineering Specialty Boards (CESB)….
Read MoreThe Right Mapping Drone for Your Business
Choosing The Right Mapping Drone for Your Business Part II: Aerial Imaging and Cameras Drones make it possible to capture various types of imagery across the light spectrum. But that doesn’t mean every drone comes ready to meet the challenges of your business off the shelf. In order to capture the right types of data, you may need to purchase additional sensors,…
Read MoreRadiation Monitoring via UAV
Radiation Monitoring via UAV Meet The Phoenix ACE RAD Drones are constantly in the news, with uses for these systems expanding every day. The latest use involves monitoring radiation. BNC Scientific, a division of Berkeley Nucleonics Corp., is the first to offer this type of system. The Phoenix ACE RAD is a UAV Radiation Detection Solution, complementing the company’s family of nuclear detection technology. Thanks to this…
Read MoreFrontier Precision Now Offers Microdrones
Frontier Precision Now Offers Microdrones ® Company Brings UAV Mapping Systems to Western U.S. Frontier Precision, a leading provider of geospatial and construction equipment and services in the western United States, has announced they are now offering Microdrones unmanned aerial mapping solutions. “We’re very excited about this technology and our partnership with Microdrones,” said Steve Richter, Vice President of Sales…
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