Modern drones (previously referred to as UAV’s – Unmanned Arial Vehicles) now have the ability to quickly and very cost effectively collect highly quality mapping data from smaller areas, areas that have been considered too small to collect using traditional aerial mapping techniques, such as helicopters,
fixed wing aircraft or even satellites.
Combined with the recent advances in software, drone collected mapping data can be process fast allowing for quick turn arounds for the client. Drone mapping has proven to be very successful in environmental monitoring, natural disasters such as bushfires and cyclones, as well as insurance inspections to determine the quantity of damage inflicted when these natural disasters occur, especially in areas that are too dangerous for people to enter.
Some of the Industries currently using drone Mapping
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