Adding GCPs to a Processed Map

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You are able to add GCPs to an already-processed map by following the instructions below.

 

Disclaimer: Uploading via this method is part of our Legacy Uploader and is not the recommended workflow. While it can still be used and may yield good results, it is not tested as thoroughly as our Smart Uploader. For best performance and reliability, we recommend that you upload either Project Level GCP's or Process GCP's with the Smart Uploader for best results. If you choose to proceed with the Legacy Uploader, please be aware that you may occasionally encounter bugs.

 

1. Navigate to the Explore Tab of the map. Then click "Map" under Map Analysis located on the left side panel.

 

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2. From Map Details select the blue plus button:

 

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3. Then, please wait a few moments for the "Continue to Processing" link to appear. Please note, it can take up to 10 seconds for this option to load. Once loaded, click the link:

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4. From here click on "Ground Control Points" in order to add your .csv, EPSG code.

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5. Follow the onscreen steps, then click Add GCPs

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6. **IMPORTANT** Make sure you click Start Processing:

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7. **IMPORTANT** Tag your GCPs:

Once your map has been processed, the original uploader of the drone data will receive an email to tag the GCPs. Click the link in the email and follow the normal tagging guidelines, which can be seen in depth here: GCP Tagging

If you are not the original uploader, you may not receive this email. If that's the case, you can check the "upload" tab to see that your map is processing. When complete, the "Processing" text will change to "tag your GCPs." This link can then be used to tag your GCPs.

More than 90% of maps uploaded to DroneDeploy finish GCP AI in less than 1h30m, with extremely large maps (2500+ images) sometimes taking longer.

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