Drone datasets can offer lots of valuable information about the world around us. But while they help researchers and industry solve the problems of today, they’re also helping inspire the generations of tomorrow. Eduardo Werneck is a geography teacher at the Catarinense Federal Institute in Brazil. He’s using drones to help train his students to
There’s no doubt about it – drone mapping analysis and manually digitising a map can be a tedious task! But let’s not make it harder than it needs to be. At GeoNadir we are constantly looking for ways to simplify data processing and analysis workflows, so introducing keyboard shortcuts was a no-brainer for us. They
Most of us are familiar with the concept of 3D. It’s the difference between old school classic cartoons like Tom and Jerry and modern animation like Toy Story. It’s how our brain processes vision from both our eyes to give us depth perception. If our vision left to right is considered as two dimensions, the
Keen to go beyond spectacular aerial photography or videography with your drone? Look no further! It’s time to develop a new skill and learn to drone map. With the right equipment and some careful planning, creating a map of your local ecosystems is super easy. It allows you to see how the environment changes over
How cool is your local school? For the fifth year running, our sister company She Maps is searching for the coolest school with their annual school mapping competition. They’re challenging students of all ages to calculate the amount of tree-shade on their school campus, opening discussions about cooling, urban heat, landscape design, and climate change.
As humans we like to simplify reality. To take complex systems or ideas and break them down into digestible, communicable chunks. It’s why we classify the Earth as ‘land’ and ‘water’. But the Earth is infinitely complex, as is the drone data that we capture about it. So how can we decomplicate things and make
Why choose desktop software Drone mapping software comes in two flavours – desktop or cloud-based. One is not ‘better’ that the other, but rather there are pros and cons to them both. It comes down to considerations internally to your organisation, and also at times your access to a reliable internet connection. If you haven’t
People often ask me what inspired me to create GeoNadir. To be honest, first and foremost it was selfish intention to make my life easier. Since 2013 I have amassed a huge amount of drone mapping data, and I’ve always had the problem of how to store, process, and share it in a simple workflow.
We create maps to simplify reality. To tell stories about the complex world around us in easily understandable ways. One of the ways in which we do this is to create discrete categories, and assign different features into these categories. For example, we may want to create a map of the different types of habitat
Drone mapping allows you to quickly collect detailed information about an area. But in many cases, the true value of this data is in its ability to be related to other geospatial data, like field observations, satellite imagery, or even other drone mapping datasets. To do this accurately, your drone dataset needs to be georeferenced
Oftentimes, it is not until after an ecosystem or habitat has been degraded or lost that we realise the many services and benefits that it offered for free. Ecosystem restoration is one way that we can go about regaining these lost services. Wetlands are a valuable ecosystem that have been disproportionately affected by human activities.
At GeoNadir, we’re all about seeing drone mapping data used to its full potential. Many of the datasets uploaded to GeoNadir have been mapped as part of targeted research projects. But that doesn’t mean they can’t provide useful information to answer other questions. Similarly, the datasets drone pilots collect recreationally can offer valuable insight, even
Who wouldn’t want a house with an ocean view? But for people in Nova Scotia, building a house on the waterfront can be riskier than many homeowners might realise. Coastal erosion is steadily chewing away at Nova Scotia’s coastline, placing homes and infrastructure at risk of washing away. The Applied Geomatics Research Group at Nova Scotia Community
At GeoNadir, we want to see drone mapping data used to its full potential. Here you will find information about our drone data management software and more. As drone technology evolves, the fields and industries where drone mapping data can provide valuable insights continues to grow. But as we collectively gather more and more
When drones first started gaining attention, they weren’t very accessible or useful for people without a technical background. It’s no surprise then, that until recently, drone mapping has mostly been the domain of universities, governments, or large companies. But as the technology has matured, drones and data processing software have become more accessible and affordable.
Part of what makes drones such a valuable technology is their ability to collect large volumes of data. While drones can collect data in many different ways, one of the most widespread methods is drone mapping. From real estate, to environmental science to mining, drone mapping has been a game changer and as technology advances,
At GeoNadir, we are heavy tech users. Of course there’s the drones, but we can’t forget the laptops, desktops, servers, storage devices, cloud systems etc. that underpin our daily operations. It’s therefore really important to us to connect with other similar businesses as we grow, and one of the reasons why I joined the Dell
When it comes to using drones for mapping, having a good mission planning app can make all the difference in the world. In the past, we’ve used apps like DroneDeploy, Pix4d Capture, Map Pilot and the DJIGo4. But with the release of the DJI Mini and Air series, as well as the fact that the
The making of the Earth from above It’s been many months in the making, and we are so excited to share our brand new video. This stunning animation helps tell the story of who we are and why we are here. At GeoNadir, we are passionate about aligning with brands and people whose values
In the past decade, drone technology has advanced from clumsy, expensive, DIY kits to sleek, user-friendly, commercial models. Each new improvement and advancement in processing software has expanded the number of fields where drones can help solve problems. It can be hard to keep up, especially if you’re someone without a remote sensing background. So
