How to do Drone Mapping | Best Mapping Drones & Software
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Ever wondered how cutting-edge technology is transforming the way we view and interact with our world? Join us in this fascinating journey into the realm of drone mapping as we explore the essentials of this groundbreaking technology.
🌍 Understanding the Basics of Map Quality:
Discover the key elements that contribute to high-quality drone maps. From resolution and accuracy to data processing techniques, we break down the fundamentals that make drone mapping an indispensable tool for various industries.
🛰️ Autonomous Flight Paths: Navigating the Skies with Precision:
Explore the magic behind autonomous flight paths. Learn how drones can navigate and capture data seamlessly, ensuring every inch of your project area is mapped with unprecedented accuracy. We delve into the technology that makes autonomous flights a game-changer for efficiency and data integrity.
💻 Choosing the Right Mapping Software for Your Deliverables:
Not all mapping software is created equal. Join us as we evaluate the top players in the field, examining their features and capabilities. Whether you're focused on 3D modeling, crop analysis, or construction site mapping, we guide you in selecting the best software based on your unique project deliverables.
🚁 The Best Drones for Drone Mapping:
Explore the skies with confidence using the most advanced drones tailored for mapping applications. From industry giants to compact yet powerful options, we compare and contrast the best drones, considering factors like camera capabilities, flight time, and durability. Make an informed choice for your next mapping mission!
🎓 Knowledge is Power:
Whether you're a seasoned professional or a curious enthusiast, this video provides a comprehensive understanding of the drone mapping landscape. Elevate your knowledge and skills as we demystify the technology shaping the future of mapping and surveying.
Best Mapping Drone: Mavic 3 Enterprise
Best Fixed Wing Mapping Drone: Wingtra One Gen 2
Best Domestic Mapping Drone: Freefly Astro
Best Cheap Domestic Mapping Drone: Parrot Anafi Ai
Best Processing Software: Pix4d Mapper
Best Cloud Processing Software: Drone Deploy
Best Rapid Orthomosaic Software: Pix4d React
Best Life Like 3D Modeling Software: Capturing Reality
Best Industrial Mapping Software: Optelos
Best Software to integrate maps with government Entities: ESRI
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I'm a 70 year old retired forester who was involved in the early years of digital mapping in the Canadian forest industry. I've had a lifelong interest in computers and aviation. I just purchased my second DJI mini drone and wondered if I could use it for "hobby mapping". Your incredible candid and open overview was a great introduction to the modern mapping world, and was enough to convince me to stay away 😁. Great job on the video. Ps. I appreciated the reference to zed.
Yeah you actually can do some mapping, more so 3d modeling. Using LumaLabs.ai. You'd be surprised what you can do with that software
Took advantage of the Black Friday sale and look forward to spending time going over the mapping course
Like your videos and very good information and well made! I am semi-retired PLS who purchased a P4P V2 a few years back to learn & also fly a M200 for Search & Rescue in Mesa County. Like your comments on accuracy and stressing importance of it. I recently saw where a 0.4 foot vertical error caused stoppage of site construction when it was discovered and also required an engineering redesign for the site. As a result the contractor & engineering firm are charging the surveying & mapping company about $75,000 for stoppage & redesign. In this one I am thinking the surveying & mapping firm possibly received $7000 for its product and now facing a $75,000 loss. Incidentally, they did not use photogrammetry to produce their DTM in this instance, but I have also seen a number of photogrammetry projects that had up to 3 feet of error vertically, arising from inadequate or erroneous ground control. Keep in mind, accuracy is usually necessary for mapping and there is varying degrees of liability for error (sometimes high). Know what deliverable accuracy - class is required first.
Thank you once again Paul! Super valuable content
Thanks Paul, great video!
Thanks for a great short overview on mapping. My drone is on its way and I’ll be back for your mapping class.
Did you finish? Any update?
I am in the process of doing mapping for my work. I work for a municipal department and Tennessee is at the forefront of banning DJI. What other platform would you suggest to be used since DJI is off the table?
Great video, excellent information and humor @36:56 LOL
Great overview Paul!
I appreciate it and the xmas card Bruce!
It is really a nice introduction to drone mapping. Thank you.
great production! looking forward to learning more from your platform!
Thank you for this video! I have just started doing this and learned a lot!
2 questions?
1 - if we are scanning a building. Can that 3D model be exported in a way that someone could import that into a 3d program (like sketchup) and add/edit things (ie. Like removing/adding a car in a parking lot)
2 - if I scan a building, is there a way to have that viewable in 3D space on a website? Ie. Like matterport or iguide?
Thank you!
Mike
Thank you for super fine intro to mapping.
Regards from Morten
Paul, thanks for fixing the audio. 100% improvement!
You bet!
Wow. Excellent! I have been considering taking my drone business into the mapping and modeling field and wasn’t sure where to start the learning process. I’m going to take your course!
You mentioned turning "ON" dewarping for mapping? Can you elaborate as this goes against what has been told by photo software programs....
Hi, thank you for this discussion on mapping. If used for just hobby mapping what do you think of the Autel Explorer Mission, or Map Pilot Pro for photos, and WebODM for doing the mapping?
Map pilot pro is amazing to detup custom camera settings and fly large missions because the software allows the drone to keep mapping if signal is lost. Web odm is the best free mapping softwsre and a great place to start
This is the first video I saw actually teach me something.
Great video 👍
Thanks 👍
Great video…just have a question. I wanted to get into mapping. I’m a surveyor. At work we use the Mavic 3E and AeroPoints. I wanted to get into mapping on my own as a side business but I can’t afford a Mavic 3E and Aeropointa just yet. Can I achieve similar results with other DJI drones, such as the Mavic 3 Pro, Mavic Air 3, Mavic Air 2S? At least until I get some consistent clients and then maybe upgrade the drone? Thanks for the help.
Great video
Thanks!
Thank you for this awesome overview!!!! What are your thoughts on Global Mapper for drone mapping?
Not sure i have enough experience to answer that question.
I’m excited about this
Thanks for the video paul! Very informative. Question, what do you think of the autel drone line?would you say the Evo max 4t is the best of both worlds?
Hey thanks for the video. I have a Mavic Pro 2, and am thinking about upgrading to a Mavic Pro 3 to get more into digital site modeling as an architect. Really appreciate this overview and introduction into the process and the processing software.
Awesome video Paul thanks. Im gonna be coming to an in person mapping class in the spring but in the meantime, please answer one question. I know you say it is easier to process maps on a PC but if i get a run the best new model mac and additionally have an EGPU will the system work for what i need? Im tying my laptop to a 49” wide monitor is the plan. Thanks
Unfortunately no mac runs mapping software. You can access cloud based software through an a mac, but can't run any programs on mac. Hope this helps. Sorry for the bad news.
WebODM has a MacOS installer, but haven't tested it.
good info
Your click funnel link isn't working on my Android. Can you check it? When you mention Photogrammetry and 3D classes, are you referring to online, live training on site, or both? Do you teach the same info on live and online?
Good vid.
Thanks!
You said "shooting laser beams" and did the Dr. Evil pinky thing!
Glad I found you! 2024 starting out trying to create a business. I've flown on in Uganda for the past 5 years for videos. Looking forward to starting this business in Ohio this year.
What do you think of air 3 for mapping?
I love that drone, such amazing photos but no 3rd party apps to run mapping missions. So you'd have to fly it manually
Do you have a book recommendation for learning the geospatial information we need to learn for mapping?
Cool landing pads!
WHEN WILL YOU RE-STOCK!?
please send Rob@thedroneu.com an email and say you need them. lol
So all of these deliverables don't require a RPLS (Texas) to deliver commercially? i have enough to go into LSIT, just wondering what i can utilize without it.
I am curious, do you recommend building your own drone to have a load-barring camera? I have build drones for years and I have build mapping drones with a GPS camera with a mechanical shutter.
We probably would not recommend that. The reason being the relationship between the software and hardware.
Its hard to trigger the camera in an automated app that will work with the flight controller of the drone you build.
So whats the difference between photogrammetry and GIS? Because GIS is what we used for when i was studying landscape architecture but this almost seems the same if not more useful
Geographical Information Systems is more broad than just Photogrammetry. It will cover many different technologies and methods to create geo spatial data.
Hi guys, greatly appreciate your videos. I’ve posed this question to Dylan Gorman, hoping for an answer back but will pose to you as well. Would experienced you advise inexperienced you to purchase the DJI Mini 3 with the BAN as a possibility if you were ready to make the business, equipment purchase?
Would the DJI M30T be too much for roof inspections and 2d/3d modeling? I am surprised the M3E was considered one of the best and the M30 was not on there. Thanks.
Firstly greate video I really appreciate.
I have 2 questions
1. where can i find the full course
2. is the air 2s comparable to the p4 pro
I look at alot of info regarding a 2s it is a greate drone but does it has drawbacks for mapping
I am just starting out and have a tight budget and can get it used fairly cheap ( 600-700$
The full course is at Thedroneu.com and it is free to drone U members. Its about 36 hours long and super detailed.
That’s a jump in price
From the phantom to cinematic three enterprise
With the Mavic three or Mavic three pro work just as well
Hi Paul
can you explain why in pix4d
after processing first stage always the elevation is about 30 m off?
can we fix it without having GCP and have accurate orthometric elevation on the first stage processing?
Thanks
Bahram
First off, a drone gps (outside of connect rtk antenna) is going to have inherent error. The gps compass is the same crappy quality as a cell phone. If you take off near magnetic objects or powerlines… the error is worse.
2. In the USA there is always a conversion between wga 84 (meters based system) to a state plane coordinate system.
so I have been experimenting with a lot of AI generation stuff, watching some videos, how much long before drones are going to be completely autonomous and the need for a drone pilot is going to be no longer? I asked this as a license part 107 pilot and I own two phantom 4 pros which I'm not sure if I can even legally use now other than screwing around with Creator content stuff
You mentioned the need for a powerful PC to process the data. What about recommendations for the PC?
Any of the new Alienware computers with the 40 series GPU's will do fine. For data sets over 5000 images, you'll need a full scale tower, 128gb ram 3080ti or higher gpu, and fastest CPU you can find.
So better use lidar on drone for 3d?
Hey guys! Can I get educated and certified learning drone topography…learning 3d mapping though you guys?
Curious as to why you say to turn on dewarping? I’ve flown 100+ hours with a M300/P1 and left the dewarping off. I’ve had no issues with DroneDeploy correcting for the lens.
Because the Maverick 3 is different. That difference tripped up a lot of people for a long time. Pretty much everybody knows it now but it caused trouble for a while
Yeah dewarping is different between the two cameras. The barrel distortion is significant on the Mavic 3 enterprise.
I want to learn how to do your Convention Center model. Will you teach me that with competency in your course?
You'd be stunned at the level of detail in the course. We are not like our competitors. We actually teach from experience and real world jobs. In acquisition we talk about exactly how to create complex 3d models. I'd recommend an in-person class if you want hands on practice with acquisition.
Hey Paul, please help. I just got an Autel Evo 2 640 T. It only has a 1/2 sensor. Can I use the Mavic 3 Classic for mapping as it has a 4/3 sensor and is priced lower than the Enterprise. Can the classic do all the mapping you discussed like the enterprise?
No application on m3c for automated missions. It can't sadly even though the hardware is the same.
Okay, I appreciate the reply. So, I have the Air 2S with the 1" sensor so I guess 'll have to stick to that one for now for mapping and use the Autel for Thermal needs. You guys are amazing! The quick replies have convinced me that I need to sign up for a flight class as you guys obviously care about your readers/supporters. Any chance you are coming to the south anytime soon? Say...New Orleans/Houston/Atlanta, etc ?@@DroneU
@@chipfornarisdoes the Air2s have a mechanical shutter?
I mapped about 70 acres of one of the neighborhoods that was hit by the tornado close to me. 40 Min flight time. 9-10 hours to process with DJI Terra for a 3D model(Using the trial period). M3E was used. Is there a way to export the data to share with the county/city?
Sketchfab! Also, if you're in the United States, DO NOT USE TERRA. Legit national security threat.
@@DroneU Thank you sir!
Are you sure about dewarp , metashape sorts that
Some processors calibrate for it, but you are innately introducing error into the map
Doesn’t dewarp just crop the image some to get rid of the edges? There is a lot of mixed advice out there on this setting. I’d like to know why one way or another
frickin laser beams
glad you liked that! lol
Just watched the entire video hoping you would mention a Mini drone like in your thumbnail, that's 44 minutes of my life I'm not going to get back.
If you applied the information from these 44 minutes, you'd have hours of great drone adventures, making a great living. You'd have numerous additional hours of creating beautiful products you can be proud of. You'd had numerous hours of getting outside, away from a computer and living a more purpose driven life. Its all about perspective dude. And we did talk about the mini drones and luma labs. lol 😂
Did I miss it or was there no mention of Metashape or Nira?
Havent tried metashape in a few years! Didnt mean to leave it out! How would you describe nira and its value?
Yes, I've been meaning to interrogate Nira and it's benefits.
Why does mapping have to be all in or nothing? There are many of us who cannot afford the enterprise setup, who would like to use a normal drone for occasional 2D and 3D mapping. Can u please suggest a cost effective software(or a lite version) which can give fairly good results. Thx.
AGISOFT
My damn Phantom 4 Pro v2 is with the screen remote control... And I can't find a non screen remote control... This was a bad buying decision I did when I got it :(
yes and no... They have their own engine now but you can still use the pix engine in sitescan
I have a GL300F that might be for sale.
Why are all these companies charging a monthly subscription fee?
Why wouldn't they ?
I always see the Mavic 3 enterprise as an example for mapping, but is a Mavic 3 pro also suitable? besides of the extra features the enterprise gets over the 3 pro.
NO NO NO.... there is no automated flight path features on the M3Pro.
Only reason I am watching this is because FBI seizing data from CZcams for whoever watches these videos "drone mapping"
Yes, hopefully they won't go through my watch history 😂
Hey fbi
Here I go!
Same
Ceasing? As in "cease and desist"?
Or do you mean seizing, as in "to seize by force"?
Actually, lookup Plimpton 322 - a mathematical document on clay tablet/stone, Mesopotamian|Bablonians understood Pythagorian triples 3,800 years ago, just sayin'.
My FBI Agent watched and starred in this
I’m a 26 year old Militia man who really needed to see this REALLY bad! Thanks for the info as I will be training other operators in my militia from everything I learn. We have come such a long way with these drones. Ukraine has NOTHING on us, trust me. Does anybody know a good digital currency to use to purchase some drones from Iran? 🤔
Are you guys aware the US government asked Google for all the users and their IP addresses/location who watch drone mapping software?