Hi ! Very nice video. Just one question : is it possible to use a KML path to do waypoint missions ? It would be to record video and take photos but not necessarily for 3D mapping.
I want to learn in the P4 RTK how do you get the fixed location coordinates and GCPs. Where does it gets save or do you have to write it down in a .text file. Great job with your videos. I hope you guys make more videos and grow your channel.
Thanks for the kind words! There is so much more than just flying the P4RTK that goes into achieving high quality survey grade data withe the system. A big piece of this is shooting ground control in the field. The surveyors we work with use high precision base stations and rovers to shoot control points that we then use while processing the RTK data. Check out our RTK workflow video for more info on that!
Thanks for the kind words! In theory, yes, you should be able to fly a rough overlying mission at a set altitude (non-terrain awareness) over the terrain and create a DSM that you could then import into the controller for more precise mapping afterward. We recommend using publicly available data to make a "good enough" DSM for TA instead of flying the site twice, but either way should work similarly.
Hi, Thanks for your video. Is there a way to use a linear path only for video caption? The goal is to always use the same path to capture the evolution of a project. Thank you
Hi, I have been trying to plan a mission over a valley (~150m rise) where I wish to maintain a constant terrain offset.The standard mapping flight plan appears to be designed only for flat ground (go figure). The terrain aware plan requires a DSM file (?)... can these be derived from Google earth or perhaps a modelling program with a mesh or contours of the terrain? Any help there around file types that work would be great. Finally I've opted to use a cluster of linear flight plans, where I can specifiy the height of each point on the flight polyline, thus creating a rough terrain offset equivalent. The down side is needing to create a number of linear paths that overlap in order to cover the required area and then fly them in sequence. Is there another , easier and reliable way to plan flights with constant offset for the P4RTK ? One more question: does the P4RTK generate a Rinex file even with RTK switched off? i.e. I want use the images to do PPK processing.
Hello, the P4RTK should still generate Rinex files for PPK processing with the RTK switched off (GNSS Mode). For Terrain Awareness, you can clip a DSM from publicly available data, we like to use QGIS and clip SRTM data to create the DSMs needed for P4RTK Terrain Awareness. If you'd like a more specific step-by-step for clipping the data, please reach out to us at support@aerotas.com and we can send you some more detailed instructions.
I'm new to ALL this and want to do mapping with a drone. WHERE DO I START? I have a Mavic 2 Pro, can I do RTK with it? What SW do I need and how powerful of a PC do I need?
In short, if you want to be successful at mapping, switch to the Phantom 4 series of drones and work with a surveyor, if you are a surveyor, that's already half of it! While the Mavic 2 Pro can work to create an orthophoto, its linear rolling shutter adds complications that actually introduce error into the model. The mechanical shutter on the P4P and P4RTK are far superior. The only reliable RTK system that we would recommend at this time is the P4RTK coupled with our RTK workflow. If your plan is to create survey maps, you will need to work with a licensed surveyor in your state in order to shoot the control necessary to create an accurate map. Please be sure to check your state laws before hand!
We are not abundantly familiar with the T16, but were able to find this from T16 Firmware release notes 2020.07.22- "Added ability to import shapefile (shp) files. After importing shp files through a microSD card, files can be selected in Field tag when planning a field."
We would not be able to make that video because there are too many variables that go into using that workflow. Each project has its own nuances and different settings that need to be taken into account.
Thanks for the tip on spinning the flight lines with the yellow marker, at the end of the video!
Great video! No wasted words! Clear and well done!
Very helpful and to the point. Aerotas is my go to for all our drone needs.
Hi ! Very nice video. Just one question : is it possible to use a KML path to do waypoint missions ? It would be to record video and take photos but not necessarily for 3D mapping.
I want to learn in the P4 RTK how do you get the fixed location coordinates and GCPs. Where does it gets save or do you have to write it down in a .text file. Great job with your videos. I hope you guys make more videos and grow your channel.
Thanks for the kind words! There is so much more than just flying the P4RTK that goes into achieving high quality survey grade data withe the system. A big piece of this is shooting ground control in the field. The surveyors we work with use high precision base stations and rovers to shoot control points that we then use while processing the RTK data. Check out our RTK workflow video for more info on that!
mini4와 rc2 사용중인데 rc2에도 kml파일을 넣어 볼 수 있나요? rc2에서 지도 위에 kml파일을 올리고 싶어요!
Hi. Great video. Is there a way map an area and import elevation data to map tricky terrains?
Thanks for the kind words! In theory, yes, you should be able to fly a rough overlying mission at a set altitude (non-terrain awareness) over the terrain and create a DSM that you could then import into the controller for more precise mapping afterward. We recommend using publicly available data to make a "good enough" DSM for TA instead of flying the site twice, but either way should work similarly.
Hi, Thanks for your video. Is there a way to use a linear path only for video caption? The goal is to always use the same path to capture the evolution of a project. Thank you
creating a "waypoint flight" in the "plan" screen should get you what you are looking for.
@@Aerotas it is possible as mention but unfotunetely drone stops at every point, so video is not smooth.
Hi, I have been trying to plan a mission over a valley (~150m rise) where I wish to maintain a constant terrain offset.The standard mapping flight plan appears to be designed only for flat ground (go figure). The terrain aware plan requires a DSM file (?)... can these be derived from Google earth or perhaps a modelling program with a mesh or contours of the terrain? Any help there around file types that work would be great. Finally I've opted to use a cluster of linear flight plans, where I can specifiy the height of each point on the flight polyline, thus creating a rough terrain offset equivalent. The down side is needing to create a number of linear paths that overlap in order to cover the required area and then fly them in sequence.
Is there another , easier and reliable way to plan flights with constant offset for the P4RTK ?
One more question: does the P4RTK generate a Rinex file even with RTK switched off? i.e. I want use the images to do PPK processing.
Hello, the P4RTK should still generate Rinex files for PPK processing with the RTK switched off (GNSS Mode). For Terrain Awareness, you can clip a DSM from publicly available data, we like to use QGIS and clip SRTM data to create the DSMs needed for P4RTK Terrain Awareness. If you'd like a more specific step-by-step for clipping the data, please reach out to us at support@aerotas.com and we can send you some more detailed instructions.
I'm new to ALL this and want to do mapping with a drone. WHERE DO I START?
I have a Mavic 2 Pro, can I do RTK with it? What SW do I need and how powerful of a PC do I need?
no.... you need an rtk drone....
In short, if you want to be successful at mapping, switch to the Phantom 4 series of drones and work with a surveyor, if you are a surveyor, that's already half of it! While the Mavic 2 Pro can work to create an orthophoto, its linear rolling shutter adds complications that actually introduce error into the model. The mechanical shutter on the P4P and P4RTK are far superior. The only reliable RTK system that we would recommend at this time is the P4RTK coupled with our RTK workflow. If your plan is to create survey maps, you will need to work with a licensed surveyor in your state in order to shoot the control necessary to create an accurate map. Please be sure to check your state laws before hand!
Could you use kmls to plan missions with an Agras T16?
We are not abundantly familiar with the T16, but were able to find this from T16 Firmware release notes 2020.07.22- "Added ability to import shapefile (shp) files. After importing shp files through a microSD card, files can be
selected in Field tag when planning a field."
can you make a video using the Aerotas P4RTK PPK Adjustments V1.0.xlsm excel ???
We would not be able to make that video because there are too many variables that go into using that workflow. Each project has its own nuances and different settings that need to be taken into account.
i tried to import but i cant,is any diff kml u use and me?
you got it in the right folder? /root/DJI/KML/YourFlight.kml
what application is this?
This is GSRTK - which is the mapping software that comes preinstalled on the P4RTK controller.