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surveying and mapping

  1. Volatus Drones

    LiAir V LiDAR Mapping System

    Empire Drone is now a distributor for Green Valley International (GVI), the maker of the LiAir V LiDAR Mapping system. You might be thinking, so what? Well the LiAIR V is a full feature LiDAR system that's compatible with the DJI M200 Series, M300 RTK, and M600 for around $35,000. This makes the...
  2. M

    Starting a drone service with Yuneec Q500 4K, why isn't it more popular? what is it best & worst used for?

    Hello all, I'm new to drones and I'm wondering why isn't the Yuneec Q500 4K isn't more popular, it seems like a steal for the price! A drone with a good battery life, reasonably priced, from a reliable company, that can be insured so if damaged it can be claimed, w/3-axis gimbal for good...
  3. Ilan Yusim

    1 pilot, 3 drones, 12 months = Valuable lessons! (article + video)

    Commercial drone pilot, Troy Willmon (GM6), concludes his recent 1-year construction survey project and recaps his challenges, solutions and most valuable lessons. Watch the video and read the full article here SkyWatch
  4. Sky Queen

    What is the best Drone for Surveying, Mapping & Photography?

    Hi there, I am looking into buying a new drone. My Phantom 4 pro plus has limitations in that it is not compatible with 3rd party apps. I will be using the new drone for surveying and mapping as well as photography. Any suggestions from those who have been using their drone with 3rd party...