Unmanned Systems Geospatial Applications

Introduction In this lab, we were introduced to Pix4D.  Pix4D is an easy to use software that is currently the most popular structure from motion multi-view stereo software, or software used for constructing point clouds.  In the previous labs, we used data created with the Pix4D software in order to build the maps with the ArcPro GIS software. This time, we will start processing the data with the Pix4D software package.  We will then make the maps with the generated data in ArcPro GIS in a clean presentation. Before we get to that, the questions below provide an introduction and background that would be beneficial before continuing onto the project: What is Pix4D? What Products does it generate? Pix4D is a unique suite of photogrammetry software used for drone mapping.  It is currently the most popular structure from motion multi-view stereo software, or software used for constructing point clouds.  It does this by utilizing GCPs and photogrammetry to...

Introduction In this lab, we continued to learn more about the software, ArcGIS Pro.  More specifically, we learned how to take UAS data and put it into the context of a Geographic Information System software package (ArcGIS Pro).  This is currently one of the most desired skills in the UAS world. Through this, we analyzed the data and became familiar with the core Geospatial concepts.  In the end, we created a map that meets the cartographic fundamentals and is functional. Before we get to that, the questions below provide an introduction and background that would be beneficial before continuing onto the project: Why are proper cartographic skills essential in working with UAS data? Proper cartographic skills are essential when working with UAS data, as it allows the proper context and information to be paired with the data.  Without proper cartographic elements added to the UAS data, the data would be just data and the end user would not know the nec...