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August 5, 2017

Best Weather Conditions for Taking Real Estate Drone Photography

Nothing is worst than having your drone photography ruined by poor weather. Obviously, you’d want perfect sunny weather, but in some parts of the country, an ideal condition is hard to get. So, what are some things that you should avoid whenever, and what are some you can deal with? Here are some good places to start. Wind Wind is something you should avoid at all costs. Most drones you will find on the market are rated for around 50 km/hr winds so anything more than that and you could start to lose control of them. Even if the winds are much less than that, you still don’t want to have shaky footage. Even the slightest amount of wind can throw off your footage and make it look much less professional. If it’s a windy day, simply reschedule because it’s simply not worth it. Precipitation Most UAVs used for real estate drone photography are classified as water resistant but not water proof. This means that they can handle a little water, but being submerged in water would completely ruin them. Therefore, your drone can handle a little bit of rain or snow, but a downpour could ruin them. It’s best […]

August 3, 2017

Photogrammetry and LiDAR Used for Aerial Mapping Drones

Aerial mapping drones are a technology that is starting to be used more and more because they can do the job quicker and much cheaper than other methods. The biggest reason is that all the equipment that can be attached to these drones. It makes the process automatic, as the drone can collect all the data with these measuring devices, and then simultaneously send it back to a computer where people can further analyze it. There are two main methods used in aerial mapping with drones: photogrammetry and LiDAR. Here’s some information about them, and the benefits that using each provides. LiDAR Short for Light Detection and Ranging, LiDAR uses lasers to measure distances relative to the ground level. To explain it as easy as possible, it emits laser beams at a set frequency and down to ground level. Once it hits the target being measured, it returns the laser back to the drone. This time difference can then be used to calculate the distance relative to ground level. It may be a little complicated, but that’s how it basically works. Everything needed for a LiDAR instrument can be attached at the bottom of a drone and then flown over […]

August 1, 2017

Using Drones to Film Aerial Construction Progress

Drones are used to film almost everything that would look great from the sky. One newer application is using them to film construction progress. This may not be a concept you are super familiar with, so we’ll break it down in this article. What Is Aerial Construction Progress? It’s simply filming a large construction project from start to finish with a drone. It’s a unique way to truly see how incredible the entire project was and what went into it. Drones have made this service so much more affordable because before, companies would have to rely on planes or helicopters to film the footage. Now, there are many drone companies offering this to large construction companies and many are taking them up on this service. While Droneworxs doesn’t currently offer this as one of our services, it is something we’d consider, so if you’re interested, contact us. Why Do Companies Use This You may be asking, are construction companies really paying money just to see an impressive video of their construction project? No, there are actually several reasons why this service is starting to take off. A big use of these construction progresses is for safety. The video can help […]