Regulations
BVLOS Drone Operations for Mapping: What You Need to Know
BVLOS is coming. Part 108 rules, waiver process, equipment, PPK workflows, and the crew-savings math for corridor and linear infrastructure.
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Tag Archive
PPK
4 articles on PPK. Field-tested methodology from a GIS scientist with M.S. GIS, FAA Part 107, and 10+ years of geospatial work.
Survey Accuracy & GCPs
Drone Survey Positioning: GPS vs RTK/PPK vs GCPs Explained
Four positioning tiers for drone surveys: GPS, RTK/PPK, GCPs, and full RTK+GCPs+checkpoints. Match accuracy to the job — not every project needs the top tier.
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Survey Accuracy & GCPs
RTK vs PPK Drone Mapping: Which Should You Use?
RTK vs PPK for drone surveys: both hit 1-3cm accuracy. RTK corrects in real time, PPK processes post-flight. Failure modes, costs, when to use each.
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Featured Article
Survey Accuracy & GCPs
Ground Control Points for Drone Surveys: How Many, Where, and Why
How many ground control points does a drone survey need? 5 GCPs for under 5 acres, 8–12 for 50–500. Distribution beats density — and always include independent checkpoints.
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