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Recent content by D.Bendell

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    Anyone using Multispectral Converted Camera Drones?

    I'm not an expert on multispectral operations, but I'm not sure simply adding a filter to RGB camera is going to produce optimum results. If I were going to begin offering that service to agricultural clients, I'd want to conduct lots of test flights, plenty of case study, and QA/QC. It seems...
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    Type of money you can make

    Starting from scratch VS. working for a firm that already has clients with aerial requirements is a consideration. I have noticed from time to time something simple goes to a much less expensive pilot who might be doing it as a side job. That's cool but the lower overhead or less professional...
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    Pricing for Photo and Topo

    ^^^ That's good advice. We have a daily rate for mobilization to the site & data collection. That includes all the necessary tasks for the field work. Then we have processing rates and we could produce a detail for clients that itemizes what they're paying for. Generally speaking a lump sum is...
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    Need Help! Waypoint Mission with Timed Holds for DJI Phantom 4 RTK?

    For earthwork, we just re-fly the same site as often as necessary. I rarely allow clients to dictate any sort of operational task. Just tell me what they need and we'll build an efficient workflow. Flying super-low, and lasers on your P4P, that sounds interesting.
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    What software for Panoramas?

    I know sharing on Sketchfab or Kuula but what do you all use to generate good 3D panoramas? Thanks. I've had mixed results using Photoshop, looking for suggestions before I spend a lot of time trying different things. Also, what's worth paying for? Do many of you use the DJI panorama modes and...