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What Is a Ground Point (GCP) in Drone Mapping? Why It Matters for Accurate Results

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Drone mapping has transformed how we create maps, 3D models, and measurements of the real world. However, the accuracy of drone-generated maps does not depend only on good cameras and flight plans—it critically depends on Ground Control Points (GCPs). In this blog, we’ll explain: What Is a Ground Point (GCP)? A Ground Control Point (GCP) […]

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What Is a Point Cloud in Drone Mapping? A Complete Guide

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Introduction Drone mapping has transformed how we capture, analyze, and visualize the real world. At the heart of this transformation lies point cloud data—a highly detailed 3D representation of terrain, structures, and objects captured from the air.In this blog, we’ll explain what a point cloud is in drone mapping, how it is generated, its key

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How to Display Point Clouds Using Potree (Beginner-Friendly Guide)

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Introduction Point clouds are becoming a core part of modern drone mapping workflows—especially when working with LiDAR data or photogrammetry outputs. But visualizing these massive 3D datasets on the web can be challenging. This is where Potree, an open-source point cloud renderer, becomes an incredibly powerful tool. In this post, you’ll learn what point clouds

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DSM vs DTM vs DEM: Differences Explained with Examples

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Understanding the difference between DSM (Digital Surface Model), DTM (Digital Terrain Model), and DEM (Digital Elevation Model) is essential for anyone working in drone mapping, surveying, GIS, construction monitoring, or environmental modelling. Although these terms sound similar, each represents a different type of elevation data and serves a specific purpose. In this guide, we break

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What Is Drone Mapping? A Beginner’s Guide for Businesses

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Drone mapping has become one of the most powerful tools for modern businesses. From construction and farming to mining and urban planning, drones now deliver accurate maps, measurements, and insights in a fraction of the time compared to traditional surveying. If you’re new to this technology, here’s a simple guide to understand what drone mapping

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How Orthomosaics Are Generated: Step-by-Step Guide

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Orthomosaics are one of the most valuable outputs in drone mapping, providing highly accurate, distortion-free aerial images used in surveying, agriculture, construction, disaster assessment, mining, and more. But how exactly are orthomosaics created? In this post, we break down the step-by-step process—from flying the drone to generating a map-ready orthomosaic. 1. Flight Planning The process

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Why Building Your Own Custom Drone Mapping Software Can Be More Cost-Efficient Than Using DroneDeploy or Pix4D

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Drone mapping has become essential across industries—from agriculture and mining to construction, utilities, and defense. Most companies start with commercial SaaS platforms like DroneDeploy or Pix4D, which offer powerful features but also come with recurring subscription costs, usage limitations, and restricted customization. As organizations grow, these limitations often become expensive bottlenecks. This is where building

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Point Cloud Visualization: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to View It Using Potree, CloudCompare & More

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Point clouds have become a core data format in today’s geospatial, surveying, mapping, and 3D reconstruction workflows. Whether the data comes from drones, LiDAR sensors, photogrammetry, or laser scanners, point cloud visualization is essential for inspection, analysis, measurements, and 3D understanding. In this article, we break down what point clouds are, why visualization matters, and

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Drone Mapping: Revolutionizing the Way We See the World

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In today’s digital era, drone mapping has transformed how we capture, visualize, and analyze our surroundings. By combining drones with advanced mapping and visualization technologies, organizations can generate high-resolution maps, 3D models, and spatial datasets faster and more affordably than ever before. What is Drone Mapping? Drone mapping is the process of using unmanned aerial

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