3D Mapping in mountainous terrain

[JCFP]

Hi all, I'm looking at mapping an area in the mountains with considerable elevation change (over 700 feet). I've played with DroneDeploy, DJI GroundStation, and Pix4D, but haven't really found an option for "terrain follow"- where the drone stays the same distance from the ground underneath it. Has anyone found a solution, with any of the above apps, or otherwise?

 

[seedslinger]

Hi all, I'm looking at mapping an area in the mountains with considerable elevation change (over 700 feet). I've played with DroneDeploy, DJI GroundStation, and Pix4D, but haven't really found an option for "terrain follow"- where the drone stays the same distance from the ground underneath it. Has anyone found a solution, with any of the above apps, or otherwise?

Drone Harmony has terrain follow capability called "Terrain Aware". I believe you need the DH Plus license:

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Drone Harmony’s platform unlocks your drones' full potential for surveying and asset inspections. Featuring an interactive full 3D interface and autonomous mission planning, Drone Harmony enables precise remote flight path planning and full operational control — essential for efficient and...

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[mrozburn]

Hi all, I'm looking at mapping an area in the mountains with considerable elevation change (over 700 feet). I've played with DroneDeploy, DJI GroundStation, and Pix4D, but haven't really found an option for "terrain follow"- where the drone stays the same distance from the ground underneath it. Has anyone found a solution, with any of the above apps, or otherwise?

You can use Terrain Follow with Map Pilot from Maps Made Easy also. It’s an add-on to the basic level.

 

[vgo195]

Map Pilot is very reliable. The only downside is that it works only on iOS.

 

[Earls Court]

Drone Harmony looks interesting, but what a pity it is only available on Android
I used Map Pilot on my first mapping flight and it worked very well, including the cloud-based map generation,