Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Can I leverage my drone’s video feed to reference GCPs as an alternative to a traditional base station?

In this episode, we delve into the world of base stations and explore whether pilots can successfully navigate the process without them while working on mapping deliverables. Yes, several advantages arise from adopting this approach.

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Can pilots use their drone’s video feed as a reference point to gather data from the ground for mapping purposes without requiring a base station?

Thanks for the query Scott. In this concise episode, we delve into the advantages and best practices surrounding the utilization of formal attire in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) versus referencing the source directly from video footage or a live stream.

The article highlights common mistakes that can occur when utilizing drone feeds to generate reference points, delving into the disparity between absolute and relative accuracy. We concentrate on pilot-friendly alternatives operative in the absence of base stations, highlighting the inherent trade-offs involved in their utilisation.

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Timestamps

As we explore the realm of aerial mapping, a natural inquiry arises: what advantages do Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services offer when leveraging drones?

Paul highlights potential sources of measurement error during the mapping process.

The precision of a measurement is often described in terms of its absolute accuracy and relative accuracy.

Absolute accuracy refers to the degree to which a measurement agrees with a standard or known value. It represents the closeness of a measured value to its true value, typically expressed as a percentage of the measurement uncertainty.

Can a mission succeed without a fixed infrastructure to facilitate communication, navigation, and data transmission? While they may seem crucial at first glance, are they truly indispensable in cartography’s realm? What different options would work?

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