Recent content by kitefiter

We provide a surface that we created from contour lines generated at 0.25' interval. This is much faster than using the las. Recently we have found a firm that will create MRSID files from the ortho photos. The MRSID files load much faster and allow a dramatically larger image to be inserted...

I have a lot of experiences where the photos are skewed. They appear to make no difference in the results as the processing is just looking at pixels. As long as I have sufficient overlap, everything has turned out good.

We do corridor mapping for roadways. Map Pilot also has a linear mapping program that has been perfect for us. The problems I see include the narrow width of 10 m. I agree that you must have at least 2 passes and we always do 3 passes at least. For right of way mapping we use GCP at 250'...

I bought the above mentioned 12" black and white tiles from amazon. Then I went to my local HVAC company and had them make sheet metal backs for the tiles. The charged me about $1 per tile to cut 16g metal to size. The only hangup is the 12" size. When I fly at 400" the tiles can be hard to...

Wow! Just found the UgCS program. Apparently you can disable the No Fly zone in the Pro version. This might be worth it for some of us. No-Fly zones - airport registry UgCS software features an in-built no fly zone function, meaning that the drones will be prevented from flying in the...

We were in a yellow zone. I have not been able to fly in a redzone in another town. Had to hire a aerial photogrammetry company to fly a real plane and collect the data. No profit in that job!

I was able to lly using the DJIGo app without any problems. As soon as I changed to the F setting for programmed flight, the bird landed and turned off. I tried just going to Map Pilot, Pix4D Capture, Drone Deploy, and DJI GS pro with no success at all. So I just flew the job manually...

Thanks. I got a pre-flight authorization for tomorrow. We will see if this works. If not, I will need to hire the Aerial Photography firm again! If any more jobs cost me money to perform, then I will need to get out of the drone business. It sure seems like this should have been resolved by...

Perchance, are you in a no fly zone?

Does anyone know if programmed flight apps like Drone Deploy, Pix4D Capture, Map Pilot, Litchi, etc. work with Pre-Authorized Unlock zones? I just failed to complete an aerial mission. I was in a yellow zone so I called the airport, got clearance, and did the unlock thing on DJI Go when...

Just found this article about the FAA starting a new approval service for commercial drone operators. It is just starting in 4 cities. Lincoln Airport Joins FAA Drone Pilot Project | UAV Expert News Rick

I have not tried litchi. I was not aware that it did grid missions. I will look into that. Here is the link to the FAA UAS Facility Maps UAS Facility Maps I am sure that we will work this out eventually. I understand that the FAA sent a one page form to the registered operators of...

I'm using a P3A and an Inspire. It seems that the FAA now has UAS Facility Maps that are finally getting updated in my remote part of New Mexico. Some of the communities when queried by FAA have chosen a ZERO ceiling height for the community. This was done without any input from the public...

I tried to fly for a topography survey in Southern New Mexico that is adjacent to a small town. There is now a NO-Fly zone around a small airstrip which is managed by the local city. It is class E airspace (<700'AGL). The airport has no tower and no staff. The only contact is through city...

Thanks for the hint. Why I love this board!