This article reviews the steps and best practices required to create a successful map and 3D model in DroneDeploy. This process involves proper setup, flight planning, capturing data, and processing.
Setting up
Proper setup is necessary for creating a successful map in DroneDeploy. Use the resources below for pre-flight setup.
- Recommended and Supported Drones
- Supported Devices (Mobile and Tablet)
- What Do I Need to Start Mapping?
- Pre-Flight Checklist
Flight planning and flight
Flight planning is the key to creating a successful map and 3D model in DroneDeploy. Flight planning involves creating a project in DroneDeploy and selecting the correct settings for your area of interest. Use the resources below to learn about flight planning for a successful map.
- Desktop Flight Planning
- Mobile App Flight Planning
- Advanced Flight Settings
- Terrain Awareness
- Mission Chaining
Processing
After capturing your flight data, upload the data to DroneDeploy for processing. Our processing pipeline automatically takes over from there. Review the Data Processing with DroneDeploy article for compatibility and image requirements.
Understanding stitching
Understanding the map stitching process helps you optimize your chance of generating successful maps. Review the Map Stitching & Troubleshooting article to understand stitching and helpful tips to avoid common stitching issues.
Improving map quality
To learn more about creating successful maps, review the guide on Improving Map Quality with Flight Settings. Once you create maps in DroneDeploy, learn more about their accuracy in the How Accurate is My Map? guide.
V2.2