Drone Surveying, Mapping, and Inspection Services Blog

The UAV industry has moved far beyond hobbyist photography. Today, drones are integral to construction , agriculture , energy, public safety, logistics, and defense. As drone adoption accelerates, a critical question arises: Are drone pilots in demand? The short answer is yes — and demand is growing rapidly, especially for skilled, certified, and technically proficient drone pilots. This article explores why drone pilots are in demand, which industries are hiring, what skills

Multispectral sensors have evolved into critical components for drones used in agriculture , environmental monitoring, mapping & inspection of infrastructure . Selecting the right multispectral sensor could be instrumental in determining how well your data will perform, so it’s important to understand how to select and position the correct multispectral sensor based on your aerial services needs. This informational guide will describe multispectral sensors and their critical

Drones or UAVs are vital in precision agriculture . Advanced sensors paired with data analytics create a means for farmers, agronomists, and researchers to monitor the condition of crops while improving productivity and optimizing resources. The ability of UAV crop-monitoring systems to gather data gives them greater accuracy and timeliness than previous methods. This blog outlines how UAV crop-monitoring systems function, the components that make them successful: sensors, da

Drone mapping utilizes RGB imagery more than any other data type. The combination of its simplicity and cost-effectiveness makes it the backbone of many types of workflows that include aerial surveying, mapping, and inspecting in various fields, including construction , agriculture , real estate , mining , and urban planning. RGB Imagery in Drone Mapping What Is RGB Imagery? RGB Imagery is a type of photograph that is created from light in red, green, and blue. These three co

In recent years, the drone industry in the United States has experienced significant growth and made remarkable advancements in how businesses can collect data, create photographic images, and conduct inspections. A wide range of industries use drone services for their business needs ( agriculture , construction , and public safety, among others), as these services provide faster, safer, and more affordable results than traditional methods. Whether you’re interested in findin

Organizations are using drones and satellite imagery together, as geomapping technology continues to grow and evolve. The use of drone and satellite data will enable accurate, scalable, and cost-efficient geomapping. Organizations that use drones and/or satellite imagery can increase detail and coverage, regardless of the type of land or infrastructure they manage (i.e., farm fields, roads, bridges, etc.), or whether they are monitoring/assessing environmental conditions.

As the use of drones in mapping with aerial photography and LiDAR becomes more commonplace, new opportunities have arisen to do so with high volumes of data; however, there is also a need to have methods to manage, organize, and transmit this large amount of data from drones efficiently through sharing and long-term storage or archival methods. This blog discusses new ways that modern-day processing options, such as cloud storage, various forms of metadata, and big data mana

Mission-critical applications of drone surveying are common in various industries, including construction , mining , utilities, agriculture , and environmental monitoring. Although there are many skilled pilots and GIS specialists in this field, mistakes are often made, resulting in inaccurate data and compromised safety, and these mistakes can be costly. When using RTK/PPK-supported UAV systems, performing LiDAR operations, or capturing digital images of your project with p

Although forest ecosystems are among Earth's most expensive and intricate environments, they have historically been difficult to manage. Manual fieldwork has typically been the basis of traditional forestry surveys, which require a large commitment of personnel time and often provide only a single perspective of the forest environment at a given time. Drones now allow for faster aerial photography , high-resolution images, rapid deployment, and advanced analytical capabilitie