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By Donna Beley


Just a few years ago, drones were available almost exclusively for the use of law enforcement and the military. Today, corporations and private citizens are purchasing the aircraft for all kinds of purposes. One field that sees the advantages of this technology and is using it to advantage is surveying. Drone photography Plantation FL cartographers utilize is consistently more reliable and accurate than anything ground crews can offer.

Drones have many advantages. They are not expensive or difficult to operate. They can cover a lot of ground in a short period of time. Using drones, as opposed to ground GPS, is a sensible and efficient solution.

They are also quicker and safer to use as opposed to collecting data via satellites, manned aircraft and road crews. Regardless of the type of mapping needed or the application, drone photography is better suited for the job.

Not everyone is on board with this latest technology however. There are those who still believe only human ground crews can adequately read markers and coordinates. The truth is that drones are very good at reading different types of control points. They are capable of receiving data in flight and can take color and infrared pictures.

It doesn't matter what kind of mapping or surveying you want to do. Even in the case of creating cadastral maps, drones can be used to define property boundaries for purposes such as renting, buying or selling buildings or land. Another benefit of drone mapping is the identification of boundaries and identifying land features with drone-generated pictures.

Drones can be used for all kinds of mapping purposes. They not only have practical applications for the military and law enforcement. More and more, commercial enterprises and developers are using them to increase efficiency and provide technical assistance.




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