This section guides you through uploading your aerial images and ground control data (GCPs/Checkpoints/Custom Coordinates) for accurate, detailed maps in DroneDeploy. Remember, using precise methods like GCPs and RTK/PPK ensures your map aligns perfectly with real-world coordinates.
See our general uploading guide here!
Choose your workflow:
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Upload drone imagery with GCPs and Checkpoints: see our guide here!
- Upload GCPs and Checkpoints to a processed map: see our guide here!
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Upload images with RTK data
- Simply upload photos! RTK data is embedded in each photo's EXIF information, no additional files are needed.
- If you have GCPs and checkpoints, ensure to upload those following the steps in the guide above.
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Upload images with PPK data: see our guide here!
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Combined workflows (RTK/PPK + GCPs + Checkpoints):
- Mix and match steps: Combine upload steps from the previous sections based on your chosen workflow. For example, if you flew with RTK and also used GCPs, upload both photos and your .csv file.
- Note: You can only use one correction type per map between RTK or PPK. If the PPK files (.MRK and .OBS) are included in the upload and there is RTK data in the images, we will default to processing with RTK if there is a sufficient accuracy threshold. The best practice here is to upload your PPK files and let DroneDeploy decide the best workflow.
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Processing Custom Coordinate Ground Controlled Maps (Custom Grids)
The process for uploading data from a custom coordinate system closely resembles that of a standard coordinate system, with the key distinction being the utilization of the "Custom Coordinates" CSV template. Unlike the standard template, this custom template includes three additional columns for "Custom Northing," "Custom Easting," and "Custom Elevation," accommodating the specific parameters of the custom coordinate system. This requires a transformation for each surveyed ground control point or checkpoint from a known coordinate system to a custom coordinate system.
1. Download the correct .csv template
CSV Templates:
Custom Latitude / Longitude Template (m)
Custom Northing / Easting Template (m)
Custom Northing / Easting Template (ft)
2. Transform your coordinates from a known coordinate system to your custom coordinate system.
3. Upload your .csv file with your GCPs and Checkpoints. See Processing GCPs with DroneDeploy
You can also calibrate your Project to a Custom Coordinate System. See Define a Project Level Custom Grid!