In today's show, we reveal the most cost-effective workflow for drone mapping. You will also learn the pros & cons of different drones in terms of their mapping ability.

Our caller wishes to generate survey-grade maps and models WITHOUT spending thousands of dollars after high-grade drone equipment. With the GPS technology necessary to complete these types of jobs being prohibitively expensive, this is undoubtedly a difficult task. But not an impossible one.

To answer this question, we share different GPS systems and their capabilities. Do you need a GPS system that can connect to a network? Is Reach RS by Emlid a practical solution for drone mappers? What about high-end GPS systems by Leica and Trimble? You will learn how you can limit your capital expenditure by renting high-grade GPS systems. In fact, Drone U members shall be able to rent Leica GPS systems at highly affordable rates in the near future!

We also discuss the pros and cons of using Aeropoints in drone mapping. While this may be a cost-effective option, will drone mappers find it challenging to get a surveyor to sign off on their maps?

Towards the end, Paul recommends an alternative mapping workflow that will result in greater reliability. Thanks for the great question. Fly safe!

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Timestamps

Today's question is about the most cost-effective workflow in drone mapping
Do you need a GPS with network connectivity?
How GCP's can help eliminate vertical inaccuracies
What accuracies should you achieve in survey-grade photogrammetry?
Is Reach RS by Emlid a practical solution for drone mappers?
Can you reliably and accurately make network corrections with the Phantom 4 RTK?
Are Leica and Trimble GPS systems easy and intuitive to work with?
Do you need a cellular AND corrections network for RTK GPS?
Drone U members will be able to rent Leica GPS systems at affordable rates.
Is Aeropoints a feasible solution for drone mapping?
Will a surveyor sign off on your maps if you are using Aeropoints?
Can do away with GCP's entirely if you are using Aeropoints?
Do you need a corrections network if you are using Phantom 4 Pro and Aeropoints?
How long does it take Aeropoints to post-process mapping data?
Paul reveals how you can create greater reliability in your mapping workflow
Paul sums up today's show