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    adm_geomatics replied to the thread M3E Map Box resolution.
    DJI Pilot 2 only uses AMap and/or MapBox. Creating a custom ortho in QGIS and then using the XYZ (MBtiles) exporter is the easiest free way we have found. Setting up your own WMS is the best but is then reliant on data. You can even add content...
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    adm_geomatics replied to the thread M3E Map Box resolution.
    Using QGIS. https://docs.qgis.org/3.28/en/docs/user_manual/processing_algs/qgis/rastertools.html#generate-xyz-tiles-directory
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    adm_geomatics replied to the thread M3E Map Box resolution.
    Create your own mbtiles.
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    I still prefer orange 5-gallon bucket lids with a single 60D and shiner. It's unfortunate that noone will train their software to auto-rec them. Far easier to see than any of these in a wider variety of environments and materials. They don't warp...
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    adm_geomatics reacted to BigAl07's post in the thread Nov 27, 2023 Site Mapping Project with Like Like.
    This project is sort of "both". The client wanted a Before Construction and a Post Construction model so I'm taking the "time between" to hone my skills (hopefully). I have another project that just finished the Rough Grading (aka BLASTING)...
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    adm_geomatics reacted to R.Perry's post in the thread Mapping Pricing with Like Like.
    I do ag and construction work. My formula is pretty simple. I have a figure for what my real cost is based on time required and travel, then I add what I feel is a reasonable profit and a small fudge factor, and when figuring in your costs, don't...
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    adm_geomatics reacted to dampylot's post in the thread Mapping Pricing with Like Like.
    Once Upon a time there was a KING that wanted to tax everything. THE PEOPLE took that as a bunch of crap and threw a newly taxed item in a waterway! Then the KING (not getting the message) decided to take their defensive weapons! THE KING AND HIS...
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    adm_geomatics replied to the thread Contour Maps and units.
    1. Make sure your UI is set to imperial. 2. You should most likely be using EPSG 9748, NAD83 (2011) Alabama East USft. 3. Make sure your Export configuration matches.
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    adm_geomatics reacted to Dave Pitman's post in the thread nolimitdronez.com or ??? with Like Like.
    As retired law enforcement, I'm sure you will agree that folks in criminal litigation are not allowed to make things up as they go. My point is, it has to be breaking some law or regulation that currently exists before you can be found guilty of...
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    adm_geomatics reacted to BigAl07's post in the thread nolimitdronez.com or ??? with Like Like.
    Sometimes we get to job sites and things don't work out. It's part of the cost of doing business. It sucks but it happens. Most of the time you'll want to eliminate a "Single Failure Point" by having an alternative solution in hand for any...
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    adm_geomatics reacted to BigAl07's post in the thread nolimitdronez.com or ??? with Like Like.
    Keep in mind that if you have an "incident" and it's found that you intentionally hacked/over rode the manufacturers software the pressure will be on. The FAA will have a field day with you.
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    adm_geomatics replied to the thread FAA & Law Enforcement.
    Working now for me. Thanks!
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    adm_geomatics reacted to Recoveryone's post in the thread FAA & Law Enforcement with Like Like.
    I just clicked it and it worked fine for me
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    adm_geomatics replied to the thread FAA & Law Enforcement.
    I'm getting video unavailable.
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    Maybe when you are shooting stills to save your mechanical shutter?
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    adm_geomatics reacted to JFlamm's post in the thread Surveying questions with Like Like.
    That's interesting but not surprising. It's not wrong either. Horse-Cart, Cart-Horse. It gets the job done. I've done plenty of preliminary studies that way. Once the project is deemed viable, we go back and perform the boundary survey to...
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    adm_geomatics reacted to KhoiMinh's post in the thread MV3E display fail with Like Like.
    Final, My M3E hardware error , It need comeback to Dji warranty . Thanks for reply
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    You could contact the manufacturer and would still get some theoretical suggestion. I have seen many mirrorless shutter tests at 500K so who's to say what a completely different kind of tech can do. All I know is that people who run 0.7s interval...
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    Most professional DSLR's have a rating of 300,000 actuations and that is with hardware that is quite a bit bigger than what is in a drone. I am at about 10K/month right now and can expect about 30 months so I budget a drone every two years which...
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    adm_geomatics replied to the thread Surveying questions.
    I understand the point of establishing dedicated control to a parcel but in the Engineering, GIS, Construction worlds in Texas it's the opposite. The control is geodetic and derived from NGS and local traverses establish "site" control and the...
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    adm_geomatics replied to the thread Surveying questions.
    My experience with what I think @JFlamm is mentioning is the fact that in construction we have PLS control sheets in the contract documents and the Contractor is held to +/- 0.10ft for general site work that can be tied back into those benchmarks...
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    adm_geomatics replied to the thread Surveying questions.
    I start getting twitchy when I see numbers and annotations start showing up. Especially when it has anything to do with real property... even when they disclaim "approximate". IMO the laws need to be relaxed but as you mentioned about the...
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    adm_geomatics reacted to JFlamm's post in the thread Surveying questions with Love Love.
    There are reasons why we PLS' have pages and pages of statutes and laws that we have to abide by. There are reasons why obtaining professional licensure is an arduous process that involves college degree, years of experience, and state/national...
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    adm_geomatics replied to the thread Surveying questions.
    I think we need to know more about the specifics of the case before following generalizations like that. Particularly the services offered and the deliverables they were providing. If they are promising/certifying an accuracy value they can be...
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    adm_geomatics reacted to BigAl07's post in the thread Surveying questions with Love Love.
    First off WELCOME to the forum! Unless you are an actual credentialed Land Surveyor you don't even want to kid about "Surveying with a drone". The term I think you're looking for is either Photogrammetry or Orthomosaics. There is a law suit in...