Tools & Methods

Data Collection Techniques

Nadir (straight-down) and oblique image capture
Consistent lighting conditions (when possible) to ensure clean photogrammetric alignment

Flight automation through various piloting apps
Safe flight operations with VLOS (Visual Line of Sight)

Processing Workflow

I follow a structured photogrammetry and mapping pipeline:

Flight planning and safety checks
Image capture with pre-planned flight paths
Photogrammetry processing using WebODM (open-source)
Export to GIS software for map production and analysis
Final deliverables: maps, 3D models, inspection imagery

Deliverables

Projects may include one or more of the following products:

Orthomosaic Maps (GeoTIFF)
Digital Surface Models (DSMs)
3D Mesh Models (OBJ/GLTF)
Contour Maps (from DSM in QGIS)
Timeline Visuals (for construction progress)

Data Formats

Imagery: JPG (raw), GeoTIFF (processed)
3D Models: OBJ, GLTF
Spatial Data: SHP, GeoJSON, KML
Elevation: DSM in GeoTIFF format

Currently Exploring

Experimenting with interactive point cloud and mesh visualization tools
Testing web-based platforms for sharing geospatial projects
visual RGB mapping, false color composites, and plant vigor indices like VARI or GLI and vegetation index mapping
Drone based LiDAR operations and applications
RTK modules and base stations (see equipment page)
Exploring Non-DJI UAV platforms (see UAVs page)

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