Flatten unwanted elements in the Digital Terrain Model (DTM) using the Terrain Edit tool. This feature allows users to manually clean up 3D elements to ensure accurate ground truth when measuring cut/fill data and volumetric reporting.
Overview
The Terrain Edit tool removes 3D artifacts from your map that might otherwise interfere with measurements. Common artifacts include:
Job site trailers and equipment
Conveyor systems
Trees, buildings, and vegetation
Vehicles
Water anomalies
Availability: Who has access?
Available for Advanced, Teams, and Enterprise subscriptions.
Contact support@dronedeploy.com to enable this feature for your account.
How to use Terrain Edits
Follow these steps to clean up your Digital Terrain Model:
Open your project in DroneDeploy and navigate to the EXPLORE tab.
Locate the Annotation sidebar on the right side of the screen.
Click the Terrain Edit tool.
Outline the artifact you want to remove on the map.
Once the shape is closed, the artifact flattens automatically.
A Terrain Edit annotation appears in the left-side panel. From here, you can rename the annotation, select a color, or delete it to revert the artifact to its original state.
Key Features
Absolute Ground Truth: Ensure your volumetric reports reflect the actual ground surface by removing temporary site objects.
Annotation Consistency: If you use the Copy Annotation tool to move data between maps, your terrain edits stay consistent.
Limitations
Point Cloud Exports: Terrain edits do not apply to point cloud exports.
DEM Exports: Digital Elevation Model (DEM) exports reflect your edits.
OBJ Files: Edits do not apply to OBJ file formats.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Do my terrain edits transfer over when I use the Copy Annotation tool?
A: Yes. If you copy annotations from one map to another, the terrain edits remain consistent between maps.
Q: Who can access this feature?
A: This tool is accessible to users on Advanced, Teams, and Enterprise plans.
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