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AEC & Surveying

Mapping the Inaccesible: Why Geologists Use Drones to Create 3D Models of Cliffs, Coasts and Volcanoes

“Using drones has revolutionized geological fieldwork, it has fundamentally changed the way we work, and we are only seeing the beginning of it. The p..
Viviana Laperchia by Viviana Laperchia
March 3, 2021
featured image - Ellipsoid Earth

AEC & Surveying

Geoid vs Ellipsoid: What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter?

Is the Earth really round? While the answer should seem obvious, it’s really not as simple as you may think. To be classified as a perfect sphere, an ..
DJI Enterprise by DJI Enterprise
March 2, 2021
Aerial photography vs photogrammetry

AEC & Surveying

Drone Surveying: What is the Difference Between Aerial Photography and Photogrammetry?

Even the most novice user knows that drones can be used to take photographs. The accessibility of drone aerial photography has led to their use across..
DJI Enterprise by DJI Enterprise
February 23, 2021
Lidar vs photogrammetry drone surveying

AEC & Surveying

LiDAR vs Photogrammetry for Aerial Surveying

For surveying and mapping professionals, LiDAR and Photogrammetry have long been necessary tools of the trade. But recent advances in drone technology..
Malek Murison by Malek Murison
November 26, 2020

AEC & Surveying

Top 7 Features of the DJI P1

When it comes to creating accurate 3D maps or models of real-life environments, photogrammetry is the go-to technology for surveyors, mappers, GIS pro..
Ishveena Singh by Ishveena Singh
November 16, 2020

AEC & Surveying

Top 7 Features of the DJI L1

The Zenmuse L1 comes in response to burning demand from DJI users in the AEC and surveying industries – that of a powerful yet accessible LiDAR drone ..
Ishveena Singh by Ishveena Singh
November 5, 2020
Fixed Wing vs Multirotor

AEC & Surveying

Fixed-Wing vs Multirotor: Which Drone Should You Choose for Aerial Surveying?

The decision to deploy drones in place of traditional data gathering methods is a significant step, and it’s one that forward-looking surveying profes..
Malek Murison by Malek Murison
October 14, 2020
M300 P1 surveying

AEC & Surveying

Can Drones Help Your Surveying Business

Update October 14, 2020: This buying guide has been updated to include DJI’s newest surveying solutions, the Zenmuse P1 and L1. As drone technology is..
Toby Knisely by Toby Knisely
October 14, 2020

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