Base Stations

BBUAV · Friday at 5:15 PM

Hello, I have been learning and practicing with mapping/modeling with mutliple different drones. I recently purchased the M4E and have had pretty good results with RTK and NTRIP service but I want to utilize GCPs and base stations for better accuracy and for areas I may not have NTRIP signal. I have been looking at Propeller Aeropoints vs DJI RTK3 vs Emlid RS3.
The Aeropoints look great and a lot faster for data collecting but seem they may be more costly in the long run.
Propeller has not returned my emails or calls to answer my questions on their product so I'm leaning towards the other two. Any thoughts on going with one over the other in your experiences? Im not sure if the DJI RTK3 would work with other drone brands so thats why Im also considering the RS3.
Thanks in advance for any advise or opinions.

Recoveryone · 2025-05-05T13:56:52-0400

Here is my take on using NTRIP and comparing the Emlid system vs DJI RTK2 system

BBUAV · 2025-05-05T14:55:59-0400

Good Info. Thank you sir for the response.

adm_geomatics · 2025-05-05T19:12:18-0400

I would recommend the Emlid RS3 hands down. It 1) costs less, 2) is a Surveying system and not just a base that can shoot a few points and 3) willl get you FAR better support.

Smart move getting off cloud NTRIP.

BBUAV · 2025-05-05T20:38:35-0400

Thats the direction Im headed. My local Survey supplier only deals with Trimble so Im probably going to search for online dealers near me.
Thanks for the reply.

adm_geomatics · 2025-05-05T20:54:52-0400

BBUAV said:
Thats the direction Im headed. My local Survey supplier only deals with Trimble so Im probably going to search for online dealers near me.
Thanks for the reply.

Maybe Event 38 Unmanned can help you out.