HI, I’m an archaeology student with a new Phantom 4 Pro and a couple of projects in the works for archaeological surveys in the American Southwest and remote locations of South America. DroneDeploy’s orthomosaic and height map features look like a good solutions for my needs and I’m wondering how it works in remote locations outside of cellular/data signals and what the workflow would be like.
I imagine the something like this:
- set up flight plans in a location with internet access
- download flight plans to mobile device
- fly/drive to remote location and fly missions
- *make flight plan adjustments in the field and redeploy if needed.
- return to a location with internet access to upload image sets and plan/refine new flight plans as necessary
- return to survey site(s) for additional surveys if required
Does this sound right?
*My main question has to with step 4; to what extent can I plan and refine flight paths in the field without internet or cellular access?
Also, I’m currently using a Nexus 5 phone as my mobile device but I intend to upgrade to a tablet soon. What features are essential for good results both in civilization and out in the field?
Thanks!