We have the opportunity to perform a site inventory for a local lumber mill, and I want to ensure we get the best outcome possible. They want to inventory both their logs & finished lumber stock.
I intend to fly the site (approx 30 acres) in both the NorthS and EastW directions. I also will apply high overlaps (as always). And I thought I would fly one mission at 400 ft & the other at 300 ft.
So question #1. Will DD nicely stitch 2 datasets flown at different altitudes?
And secondly, does anyone have any advise for us to ensure a more successful outcome.
second question, I was just trolling the forum, to see if anyone has any good tips to achieve better 3D models. I’ve read most of the posts & docs about it & I think I understand the nuances, but there’s always some subtle things you can do.
For instance, I understand that a pass or 2 across the property with the camera at an oblique angle is good practice, true?
So to answer, two is good. I got a crazy tip to walk around the structure(s)/property with the drone in hand and take pictures, but make sure you don’t get any sky in the background.
Also, there is a group I admin called sUAS Commercial Mapping Pilots. One of our users, Ørjan Sandland, has been making some stunning 3D models and I bet you would learn some tips we haven’t gotten to yet.
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