Transform drone imagery into precise maps, models, and actionable data.

In Drone Mapping & Surveying: GIS Integration and Photogrammetry Techniques, you'll learn how to capture, process, and analyze aerial data like a professional. Whether you're mapping rural farmland, creating detailed construction site surveys, or producing 3D city models, this comprehensive guide takes you from your first drone flight to fully integrated GIS workflows.

Inside, you'll discover how to:

• Plan efficient mapping missions for accuracy and coverage.

• Capture high-quality aerial imagery using industry best practices.

• Apply photogrammetry workflows to convert photos into 2D orthomosaics and 3D models.

• Integrate drone data into GIS platforms for spatial analysis and decision-making.

• Perform ground control point (GCP) calibration for centimeter-level precision.

• Handle common mapping challenges such as terrain variation, lighting changes, and overlapping imagery.

Packed with step-by-step tutorials and real-world case studies, this book bridges the gap between drone operation and professional geospatial data production-making it perfect for surveyors, GIS professionals, and drone enthusiasts seeking to take their mapping skills to the next level.

• Surveyors upgrading from traditional methods to UAV mapping.

• GIS specialists integrating drone data into spatial analysis projects.

• Environmental and agricultural analysts needing precise aerial insights.

• Hobbyists interested in professional-grade photogrammetry.

From flight plan to finished map-master every step of the drone mapping process.