1. Cameras In The Sky UAV Technology in Construction

2. Photogrammetry For Survey

3. Photogrammetry Point Cloud Digital Surface Model Digital Terrain Model
Pix4d Walkthrough –
Show Point Cloud
Break Lines
Mosaic editor
Volumes
Show Contours
Show Crestmore Takeoff
Show SRMG KML
Digital Surface Model
Digital Terrain Model
Digital Elevation Model
3D Mesh
Shape File
PLY file
CAD Contours
PDF Contours
Ortho-mosaic Image
KML
Elevation Models
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4. The Accuracy Question Variable 1: Quality of Photogrammetry Overlap
GSD (Ground Sampling Distance)
Quality of Photography
Quantity of Photography
Variable 2: Photography Positional Accuracy
Number of tracking gps satellites
GPS Mode: RTK/PPK or Stand Alone
Pitch/Roll/Skew data
Quality of Photography
Quantity of Photography
Variable 3: Ground Control Points (GCP)
Accuracy of GCP Survey
Coordinate system or projection error (geoid calibration)
Quantity and position of GCPs
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5. 1-3cm The Accuracy Question Variable 1: Quality of Photogrammetry
Overlap
GSD (Ground Sampling Distance)
Quality of Photography
Quantity of Photography
We have seen points in the data match RTK survey positions on the ground to within
1-3cm
Variable 2: Photography Positional Accuracy
Number of tracking gps satellites
GPS Mode: RTK/PPK or Stand Alone
Pitch/Roll/Skew data
Quality of Photography
Quantity of Photography
Variable 3: Ground Control Points (GCP)
Accuracy of GCP Survey
Coordinate system or projection error (geoid calibration)
Quantity and position of GCPs
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6. How Does RTK/PPK and Standalone work?
Abbreviations
RTK: Real-Time Kinematic
PPK: Post Processing Kinematic
VRS: Virtual Reference Station (= triangulation of drone position)
GNSS: Global Navigation Satellite System (= GPS + GLONASS + ?)
RINEX: Receiver Independent Exchange format
CORS: Continuously Operating Reference Stations
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7. 3.RTK –base station and GCP 4.PPK –VRS 5.PPK –base station 6.PPK –CORS
1.Standalone and GCP
2.RTK –VRS
3.RTK –base station and GCP
4.PPK –VRS
5.PPK –base station
6.PPK –CORS
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8. 3.RTK –base station and GCP
1.Standalone and GCP
2.RTK –VRS
3.RTK –base station and GCP
Best results overall in arbitrary
coordinates
4.PPK –VRS
5.PPK –base station
6.PPK –CORS
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9. Non GEO Spatial Surveys
Thermal
IR-Agricultural
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10. Inspections
Show Silo Video

11. Inspection Types
Visual Spectrum
Thermal
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12. Inspection Types
Visual Spectrum
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13. Inspection Types
Visual Spectrum
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15. Show Albris Bridge Video
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16. Inspection Types Thermal Show F8 Thermal Video
Then Show Thermal Editor
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17. Operations
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18. Plan, Simulate, and Fly your Automated Missions
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19. Save and Share your Missions Plans with Clients and Locations
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20. FAA Part107 Pilot Certification
The Remote Pilot Certificate: This is the Pilot’s license to fly SUAS in the National Airspace. The certificate is person specific not organization specific. The applicant must be eligible for and pass the Knowledge Test at an FAA Knowledge Testing Center in order to apply for the certificate.
Pass Requirements: 16 years of age, read write and speak English, be in physical and mental condition to pilot a SUAS, pass the Knowledge Test and be vetted by the TSA
Study For the Knowledge Test: The FAA provides a free comprehensive study guide
Schedule an appointment to take the test at an FAA Testing Center
Pass the Test with at least a 70%
Receive permanent certificate via and mail
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21. FAA Aircraft Registration
Register your “Non-Model” Aircraft: It’s very quick and easy to register your SUAS at
Create a New Account
Enter your personal information
Pay $5.00
Get your “F” number and adhere it to your aircraft or inside an accessible compartment
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22. RDO-Integrated Controls
THANKS!
RDO-Integrated Controls
(877) 90-RDOIC
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