PROCESS

Step by Step Drone Mapping

STEP 1

SAFETY

Make sure that you follow all local regulations and safety guidelines
STEP 1
STEP 2

CHOOSE A MISSION PLANNING APP

There are many to choose from, but below our top three, including a short explainer video for you to watch
STEP 2
Pix4D Capture
iOS and Android. DJI, Parrot, Yuneec drones
(see supported drones)
DJI GS Pro – iOS only.
DJI drones only
(see supported drones)
Drone Deploy
Desktop, iOS, Android. DJI drones only
(see supported drones)
STEP 3

CREATE A MISSION PLAN

Double check your parameters:
  • Remember the rule of 80s - 80m altitude, 80% overlap, 80% sidelap (note that some projects may have variations in these specifications, but if in doubt, this is the one to stick to)
  • Fly high enough to clear trees and other obstructions;
  • Plan enough time to return home safely;
  • Create a single grid, not a cross grid or perimeter captures;
  • Try to keep to a rectangular area of coverage where possible;
  • Orient the camera nadir (directly down);
  • Make sure you can take off and land close to the survey site;
  • Close to midday flights are best over land to minimise shadows;
  • Mid morning and mid afternoon flights are best if there's water (rivers, lakes, creeks, ocean). Avoid the middle of the day otherwise you'll get a strong sun reflection in the middle of your photos;
  • Keep your flight area small so that you have plenty of time to get used to how it works and not run out of battery!
    • STEP 3
    STEP 4

    HAPPY FLYING

    Have a great, safe flight!
    STEP 4
    STEP 5

    UPLOAD TO GEONADIR

    Upload your image collection to GeoNadir and share on socials! We can't wait to see it!
    STEP 5