Logan Campbell
How to Get the Most Out of Aerial Lidar Data

Lidar technology for Land Surveying has been around for decades, but technological advancements have now made lidar more accurate, reliable, and affordable than ever before. At Aerotas, we've been processing aerial lidar data for years. In this article, we go through all of the different capabilities and processes necessary to get high quality survey deliverables from your lidar data.

How to Get the Most Out of Aerial Lidar Data
Eric Seger
DJI Announces the Zenmuse L2

On 10/10, DJI announced the Zenmuse L2. We believe the new L2 will offer exceptional technical improvements over both the L1 and the current mid-tier sensor market. We’re excited to share what we know about the delivery timeline, and how we view the technical specs.

DJI Announces the Zenmuse L2
Drone Hardware, Drone Data Processing
Guest User
DJI Zenmuse L1 Lidar Review

DJI’s long-anticipated L1 sensor is finally here, and we’ve been doing dozens of test flights and spending hundreds of hours flying and analyzing data to create a real-world, field-tested review of the newest DJI L1 sensor.

DJI Zenmuse L1 Lidar Review
Drone Hardware
Guest User
Which lenses work with the DJI P1?

DJI states that “The P1 supports 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm lenses with industry-specific DL mounts. Only use lenses engraved with the "DJI Enterprise" logo to produce survey-grade accurate results.” But, there is more to the story.

Which lenses work with the DJI P1?
Drone Hardware, Drone Surveying
Guest User
Do you need the DJI D-RTK 2 Base Station?

There are numerous ways to process GNSS data from the DJI M300 RTK and the Phantom 4 RTK. This article will discuss the five most common methods for processing data from DJI RTK drones and weigh their strengths and weaknesses.

Read the article to get answers to these common questions:

  • Can I use my Trimble, Leica, or Topcon base with the Phantom 4 RTK?

  • Is it possible to use my NTRIP correction service without a base station?

  • Will the DJI D-RTK 2 work as a standalone base or rover?

Do you need the DJI D-RTK 2 Base Station?

The Best Drone for Land Surveying

The Best Drone for Land Surveying

At Aerotas our primary focus is processing the drone data that surveyors collect in the field. But, we also pride ourselves on being a trusted advisor that helps surveyors create successful drone programs for their businesses. One of the most common questions we get is, what is the best drone for surveying? Well, the answer depends on your business. Companies with different types of jobs and different budgets will have different drones that work best with them. Below are some of our recommendations.