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They pull these up in every sub meeting, and every owner meeting. We have data from that week to show contractors, ‘Hey, the site’s a mess, you guys need to go clean it up.’ You can see rebar spread out all over the place, so there’s no arguing. They see it for what it’s worth.":1,"#Complex analysis":1,"#Tackling Complex Projects With the Help of Drone Data":1,"#Ryan Moret, Field Solutions Manager, McCarthy Building Companies":1,"#Ryan says one of the greatest benefits of drone software is the way it helps McCarthy’s large teams share information with ease. Drone maps and models, along with annotations and analysis, are easily shared with internal and external stakeholders.":1,"#McCarthy’s Map Wall Improves Communication and Coordination with Drone Imagery":1,"#For more complex analysis, staff integrates drone data into their existing workflows. “We can export any data we see in DroneDeploy into industry software,” Ryan points out. This includes exporting data into the Autodesk suite to manipulate and change images, conducting visualizations using obj. files for more robust workflows, and easily integrating everything into Box for improved project management.":1,"#Drone maps and models, combined with DroneDeploy’s tools for analyzing and sharing data, improved efficiency, communications and data management on a $65M hospital project in north Dallas.":1,"#Scaling an enterprise drone program to 20+ pilots requires an enterprise approach: Standardizing training, building protocols and ensuring safety. McCarthy Building Companies rose to meet these challenges, implementing an enterprise drone program that grew from a single drone to a fleet of 20 in just shy of a year. They plan to expand even further.":1,"#Standardized data capture":1,"#Putting any new technology into place can be a lot of work, especially when it’s something like drones that often have safety concerns, privacy concerns…It was something we had to come at very tactfully.":1,"#McCarthy specializes in large, complex construction projects for the healthcare and education sectors, renewable energy, and more. They are one of the largest domestic builders in the US, with regional offices in sixteen cities. The company’s field solutions, BIM, survey, risk management, and solar teams all leverage drone maps and models in their work.":1,"#Large construction companies like McCarthy are increasingly using drone maps and models to streamline and enhance workflows on complex projects, often saving thousands of dollars in man hours along the way.":1,"#Ryan Moret picture":1,"#“Not all of our owners speak construction,” Ryan points out. “So they walk out and they just see a mess of concrete and material and they’re not sure what we’re doing. So it helps to take the paper documents they’re used to seeing, the design documents they’re used to seeing, and show them what we’re working on and why we need what we need.”":1,"#In short: they crawled, they walked and now it’s time to run. Given the success of their drone program so far, the company intends to expand their fleet and how they use drone data.":1,"#To help analyze their drone data on the fly, McCarthy staff uses DroneDeploy’s native analysis tools, like volume and area measurements. “For what we’re doing on a commercial site, the measurement tools are killer,” says Ryan. “I can tell how many square feet of roof we’ve put down, how much square footage of concrete is left to pour. We can measure the volume of a topsoil stockpile. If we’re trying to figure out truck access, we can measure the width of a road or gate or how much room we need to clear out for material to make the site clean and organized.”":1,"#The group stayed open to the possibility of contracting out drone services on a case-by-case basis. To plan for this possibility, they created a contract template and a list of insurance requirements for drone service contractors. This thorough, plan-ahead approach allows McCarthy’s drone program to remain agile, able to meet the varied needs of each individual project. Today, the company occasionally hires third-party drone services when it isn’t feasible for onsite staff to gather drone data themselves.":1,"#years in business":1,"#McCarthy’s Dallas team has begun using DroneDeploy for stockpile analysis. The St. Louis team is using drones for earthwork tracking. They're leveraging drone data on solar sites by using infrared imaging for testing building enclosures. The teams are pleased with the accuracy of the results and strong return on investment.":1,"#“At the end of the day, we’re coordinators and communicators,” says Ryan. “We pull a lot of people together to try to build very complex jobs, and we can’t do it alone. We want the best product for our clients at the end of the day, so communication and collaboration are very important to us.”":1,"#Information sharing":1,"#The ease of using drone software programs like DroneDeploy allows staff to gather drone data during the course of a normal workday and incorporate that data into existing workflows, using industry software like Autodesk, and Box and Skyward. DroneDeploy’s App Market allows them to do this with ease, connecting drone maps to top industry solutions directly within the DroneDeploy dashboard.":1,"#This success is thanks in large part to their innovative Drone Champion Program , a company-wide task force that carefully thought through every aspect of integrating drones into the company’s job sites. This construction giant continues to find new and innovative ways to use drones to improve efficiency, communications, and data analysis on complex building projects.":1,"#staff drone pilots nation-wide":1,"#Ryan Moret, McCarthy Building Companies":1,"#They created the Drone Champion Program to leverage expertise from all levels of the company. This task force intentionally involved at least one person from each of the company’s five divisions, as well as representatives from risk management, legal and operations. The task force spent four months laying the groundwork before the first drone ever took flight at a McCarthy job site.":1,"#Laying the Foundation for a Successful Enterprise-Level Drone Program":1,"#If you attended our Drones in Construction webinar series, you heard Ryan talk about the process he and other McCarthy staff underwent to launch the company’s enterprise drone program.":1,"#The Drone Champion task force developed a comprehensive set of operations policies and safety protocols, as well as an ongoing staff training program. A year into their program, the task force continues to play a vital role in the company’s UAV program. When a new project comes online, a representative helps staff through the process of choosing a drone, evaluating any site-specific safety concerns and providing ongoing training around hardware and software. All of this behind-the-scenes work helps projects maximize the effectiveness of their drone data, all the while maintaining job site safety and the integrity of critical operations.":1,"#Flying a single drone is one thing, but scaling that operation across the entire country is quite another. “We didn’t want individual job sites to go out to the local hobby shop,” Ryan says, “pick up a Phantom 4, and go fly it out there without the proper licensing, insurance and training.”":1,"#“Drone maps and models,” says Ryan, “bring the planned world into the real world and make it easier for people to digest.”":1,"#When a higher-tech solution is in order, Ryan’s colleagues overlay design documents with a drone map using industry software like Bluebeam, creating a simple and effective way to explain production issues to owners.":1,"#If you really want to get a sense of the difference drones make on a construction job site, look no further than McCarthy’s “famous map wall.\" Despite the many high-tech ways McCarthy teams use drone data, “paper is still the common denominator for job sites,” Ryan says. On every McCarthy site, the wall of the job trailer is covered with weekly drone maps posted in sequence, giving anyone who walks into the room a clear picture of the project’s progress over time, as well as a snapshot of any current issues on the site.":1,"#Ryan Moret (Field Solutions Manager) discusses how McCarthy Building Companies developed a thriving enterprise drone program and the carefully planned approach that led to its success.":1,"#The Future of McCarthy’s Enterprise Drone Program":1,"#cities with regional offices":1,"#We like using the automated systems because it opens up less opportunity for risk. With confidence, I can walk out every week and do all three flights on the same SD card… send it to DroneDeploy for processing and have data back in a few hours.":1,"#DroneDeploy’s automated, repeatable flight plans allow site staff to create a consistent set of data week over week. This automation is also useful from a risk management standpoint.":1,"#As routine practice, McCarthy projects map their job sites each week through a series of three drone flights: a standard mapping flight; a manual flight to capture the additional orbitals needed for 3D models; and a fly through video, which is a favorite of the company’s marketing team. The entire process takes less than twenty minutes.":1,"#McCarthy staff uses drone data to improve the day-to-day workflows on their job sites. “We handle very complex projects,” says Ryan. “They are large and they have a lot of moving parts.” From start to finish, drone data streamlines these complex processes. They've made it possible in several ways...":1,"#Preparing for Takeoff | DroneDeploy":1,"#DJI Mini 4 Pro":1,"#May 21, 2024":1,"#September 30, 2024":1,"#July 24, 2024":1,"#Login":1,"#See":1,"#How to Get Accurate Stockpile Measurements in Mining | DroneDeploy":1,"#Improve Earthworks Accuracy with Drone Data | DroneDeploy":1,"#Learn About DroneDeploy’s All-in-One Construction Solution":1,"#Speed up site inspection processes with high-resolution drone maps & 360 Walkthroughs":1,"#Exciting news from DroneDeploy! We’re rolling out new features and improvements in our October release to enhance your operations.":1,"#October 21, 2024":1,"#Sydney Build Expo":1,"#Autodesk University":1,"#Scaling a reality capture program isn't just about adding more drones or cameras – it's about transforming how your entire company sees and interacts with project sites.":1,"#A new course from Arizona State University’s construction management program is igniting a passion for reality capture as it prepares students for careers in AEC.":1,"#With Climate FieldView™ and DroneDeploy you can gain a deeper understanding of your fields and make for more informed decision making.":1,"#Crop insights from the sky: DroneDeploy in the field":1,"#June 13, 2024":1,"#LinkedIn Ads":1,"#No longer do you have to rely on costly, time-intensive methods of collecting aerial crop data such as satellite imagery or manned aircraft. Drones enable you to assess plant health and spot crop variability in minutes. For many, it can be hard to determine where to start or how you should start collecting actionable insights with your drone. In this guide, we address some of the most common questions, like \"what are plant health algorithms\", “what kind of camera should I buy”, and “what is the difference between NDVI, false-NDVI and VARI.”Download our guide to learn:How to assess plant health and spot crop variability with your drone dataThe difference between NDVI, false-NDVI, and VARIThe types of cameras required to evaluate plant healthBest practices for using plant health algorithms to make smarter crop management decisions":1,"#Learn how to evaluate plant health and detect crop stress with drone data and DroneDeploy":1,"#Crop Scouting with Drones: Identifying Crop Variability | DroneDeploy":1,"#pontos de controle de solo":1,"#April 13, 2022":1,"#release notes":1,"#We are awarding up to $75,000 in grants to eligible nonprofit organizations in 2024!":1,"#July 23, 2024":1,"#Preconstruction redefined: a strategic blueprint for success":1,"#December 16, 2024":1,"#Automation meets simplicity (and security)":1,"#Jono Millin":1,"#Dallas, TX":1,"#Proving the ROI of Drone Programs in Construction":1,"#Taking stockpile measurements is both time-consuming and expensive - but an essential part of project success. Without another way to perform these tasks, workers are often stuck laboring in dangerous conditions instead of focusing on their critical job functions. Luckily, drone technology serves as a multi-beneficial solution to these challenges: by utilizing precise measurements and quick reporting tools, you’re receiving a comprehensive, clear view of your job site. Discover how DroneDeploy's stockpile measurement workflow promotes efficiency, safety, and accuracy for your organization.In this guide, you'll learn:Best practices for flying, processing, and analyzing stockpilesHow to generate high-quality, precise volume measurementsTips for putting your drone data to work, directly from our customers":1,"#Construction Stockpile Measurement | Mining Stockpile Measurement | DroneDeploy | DroneDeploy":1,"#A Guide to Stockpile Measurements and Inventory Management with DroneDeploy":1,"#Diretor de Tecnologia Emergente":1,"#Alberto Zulps":1,"#Compartilhe dados com Procore, Autodesk Build, BIM 360, Esri, OneDrive, Azure, Egnyte, Google Drive, Sharepoint, Amazon S3 e Box.":1,"#Troca de dados":1,"#Seguridad a nivel empresarial":1,"#Plan Ag Lite":1,"#MapGage.com helps Construction, Inspections, Agriculture & Golf companies integrate drone maps into their daily operations using a GeoSpatial Mobile Field Application. Digitize your work and inspection forms and combine these with drone maps, blueprints (AutoCAD, PDF) & sensor data to collect field observations while inspecting construction sites, industrial sites or farm land.":1,"#A geospatial mobile field application to integrate drone maps into the daily operations of construction, inspection, agriculture & golf companies.":1,"#back navigation":1,"#How to Get Accurate Stockpile Measurements in Mining":1,"#Zac Stafford":1,"#Bringing full site documentation into one solution, DroneDeploy enables you to capture interior and exterior data from any drone or 360 camera. Allow your team to take a 360 tour of any location to inspect, validate, and comprehend site progress – no matter where they are in the world. To get a tailored demo please request a demo here.":1,"#Agriculture is one of the fastest-growing markets in the commercial drone industry today. And UAVs are quickly becoming an indispensable tool to help you become more efficient in the field, and make more informed crop management decisions.Over the past few years, a growing ecosystem of ag-specific drone solutions has emerged, making it possible to put aerial data to work in new and exciting ways, ranging from detecting crop damage to analyzing stand counts.Whether you already use drones on your farm, or you are just beginning to think about it, we’ve filled this e-book with everything you need to know to successfully put a UAV to work in the field this season. Read on to learn how to kick off a successful growing season with drones.Download this eBook to learn:How to measure plant health and identify crop health with drone mapsHow to make more informed decisions with plant count and establishment toolsHow to use aerial imagery to assess crop damage and mitigate loss":1,"#Learn how to make smarter agricultural crop management decisions with drone maps and analysis":1,"#A 360 Virtual Tour of Your Site":1,"#The challenge":1,"#The solution":1,"#Alex Ramirez":1,"#By replacing outdated site documentation with automated, high-accuracy aerial imagery, drone mapping gives project managers what they need most: fast insights, reliable measurements and full visibility – without setting foot on site.":1,"#Together, these tools provide a unified reality capture solution that empowers drone pilots, surveyors and project managers alike.":1,"#A cloud platform like DroneDeploy to store and share visuals":1,"#Photogrammetry software for map processing":1,"#UAVs with RTK GPS for accuracy":1,"#Effective drone mapping requires:":1,"#What makes drone mapping work: the key components":1,"#Many construction projects have avoided six-figure change orders by identifying discrepancies early. Real-time documentation has become a financial safeguard.":1,"#The benefits of drone mapping go beyond speed. Accurate drone data minimizes over-ordering of materials, reduces errors and simplifies subcontractor billing. This means fewer disputes and better budget adherence.":1,"#Real cost savings, not just efficiency":1,"#Using RTK drones for aerial surveys allows construction teams to produce high-resolution outputs with centimeter-level precision – essential for verifying earthwork, slab elevation and utility placement.":1,"#The construction industry runs on precision and speed. But traditional surveying methods slow teams down and leave too much room for error. That’s why drone mapping software has become a go-to tool for forward-thinking general contractors.":1,"#Orthomosaic maps generated from drone mapping are orthorectified, meaning they are adjusted for lens distortion, tilt and terrain variation. That ensures uniform scale for accurate distance and area calculations.":1,"#Precision that builds confidence":1,"#Drone flights can happen during working hours, eliminating downtime. Data is uploaded instantly to the cloud, and stakeholders can access the results from anywhere. One contractor replaced a full day of manual inspections with a 15-minute drone flight – saving five man-hours per site visit.":1,"#Drone mapping software is built for fast turnarounds. One drone can scan a 100-acre site in less than an hour, enabling project managers to move faster without compromising detail.":1,"#Speed and efficiency: a new baseline":1,"#Drone pilots can capture a higher volume of data points in a single flight, which improves model resolution and reduces rework. See the full breakdown of RTK, PPK and GCP for further clarity on positioning systems.":1,"#Traditional ground-based surveys take days, cost thousands and often delay fieldwork. By comparison, drone mapping delivers faster results with fewer people. Drone flights can safely cover difficult terrain and deliver photogrammetric maps with sub-5cm precision using RTK-enabled drones.":1,"#Why drones outperform traditional surveying":1,"#This evolution has changed the way construction projects are managed. Drone mapping software like DroneDeploy helps cut documentation time in half and ensures data consistency across phases. Learn more in our Construction Reality Capture overview.":1,"#Cut/fill reports from accurate aerial surveys":1,"#Intercambio de datos":1,"#July 2024 Product Release Blog":1,"#April 22, 2024":1,"#DroneDeploy April Release: New Dock Automation, IFC/DXF Support, Skydio Integration, Fixed Cameras, and more!":1,"#Skydio Cloud는 DroneDeploy와 동기화됩니다.":1,"#Get started with reality capture hardware here.":1,"#Want to learn more about reality capture? Get in touch.":1,"#Which reality capture tools should you consider?":1,"#Understand reality capture’s role in creating accessibility in public spaces. Discover how DroneDeploy is building inclusive design with innovative solutions.":1,"#March 8, 2024":1,"#Elevating accessibility: Reality capture’s role in inclusive design":1,"#With DroneDeploy SDK, it is simple to automate your workflows and save valuable time. Having a consistent automated workflow is the key to improving productivity, and by doing so, our customers will be able to spend more time analyzing the valuable data collected through DroneDeploy. With these new tools, we hope to have made it easier to achieve this than ever before.":1,"#Emerging construction firms such as Menlo Park-based Katerra have relied on DroneDeploy’s new SDK and APIs to make their workflows more efficient while delivering data faster. Katerra has created a custom solution for pilots to automate image uploads to both a cloud storage service and DroneDeploy’s map engine. By bringing automation to this time-intensive step, Katerra has been able to spend more time focusing on scaling their drone program.":1,"#UI Kit: This toolkit allows clients to build a customized DroneDeploy interface to meet custom objectives and use cases, such as obtaining regional weather information from drone mapping in order to avoid turbulent weather conditions across the drone’s flight path.":1,"#Datastore: A fully customizable data table creation tool, Datastore acts like a spreadsheet, allowing users to house any kind of information they want within DroneDeploy, from customer records to inventory data, which can later be accessed on a fully secure basis and displayed in any number of configurations. Using Datastore, for instance, firms can quickly retrieve information around a crop field’s treatment, an asset’s serial number, or any other pertinent data.":1,"#Programmatic access through APIs":1,"#Try SDK today":1,"#Triggers: With Triggers, clients will be able to create event-driven use cases, such as setting an alert threshold whenever stockpiles need to be replenished. Here, fully automated software notifications allow users to respond to events such as “processing complete” and “export complete” as needed. Once map data is ready to be exported, just set the configurations and automation takes over from there. Multi-action capabilities allow exported information to be directed to the company’s servers as well as to Procore or Autodesk, and users may send unique notifications to stakeholders as well.":1,"#Here’s a look at what’s inside SDK:":1,"#Exploration/production company Anadarko Petroleum Corporation is planning to utilize DroneDeploy SDK to integrate DroneDeploy with its internal tools. As part of this effort, Anadarko will programmatically create flight plans using DroneDeploy’s APIs and, with SDK’s Triggers function, automate exports to its internal GIS tools to create a seamless workflow upon flight completion.":1,"#Learn more about the SDK with our developer documentation.":1,"#Start automating your workflows with the DroneDeploy SDK — if you are already an Enterprise customer, contact sales@dronedeploy.com to request your API key.":1,"#The DroneDeploy SDK has saved us countless hours — automating our workflows has allowed us to expand our drone program into more job sites.":1,"#As the leading software platform in the commercial-drone space, DroneDeploy continues to revolutionize the way data is gathered and managed across a range of industries, from agriculture and solar to mining and more. In 2017, we launched the DroneDeploy App Market in order to allow our partners to customize and extend DroneDeploy, and today, they have successfully built over 60 applications using our unique platform. However, the desire for a fully customizable and extensible DroneDeploy has resonated beyond just our developer community. We also recognize that every enterprise has different needs, and that a scalable drone platform that offers room for growth is a key requirement for today’s most innovative companies.":1,"#Accordingly, we are proud to introduce the DroneDeploy SDK, a powerful customization/automation tool designed to boost operational efficiency. Suitable for larger enterprise-level firms as well as start-ups in sectors like energy, agriculture, and construction, the SDK platform sports four modules — UI toolkit, Datastore, Functions and Triggers — that help automate even the most complex use cases.":1,"#Have more questions? Schedule a chat with our sales team.":1,"#Through the UI Kit or Functions tool, the SDK platform can work with existing DroneDeploy APIs to transport, transform and automate each use case. The DroneDeploy API gives users comprehensive programmatic access to DroneDeploy’s functions and data, while keeping security a top priority.":1,"#Functions: Having advanced monitoring capability won’t matter if the data can’t be continually and accurately updated. Using the serverless architecture of the SDK Functions module, customers can run their server code directly from the app to securely sync current server data with the drone-deployed UI.":1,"#- Ray Pascua, UAV Specialist, KATERRA":1,"#March 29, 2019":1,"#Introducing DroneDeploy’s SDK | DroneDeploy":1,"#DroneDeploy SDK: UI Datastore Functions Triggers":1,"#December 19, 2023":1,"#Operational Excellence":1,"#DroneDeploy Champion":1,"#Innovation of the Year":1,"#Guardian of Safety":1,"#Steward of Sustainability":1,"#Mining and quarries":1,"#When should you use RTK vs PPK vs GCP? In this blog post we'll show you the differences between each method and how to get the best capture possible.":1,"#Reality Capture Manager":1,"#3D terrain models":1,"#High-resolution progress photos":1,"#Orthomosaic maps":1,"#Discover how drone mapping is revolutionizing construction with faster surveys, high-precision data, and real-time site visibility – boosting efficiency, safety and project accuracy.":1,"#With a single drone flight, teams can generate:":1,"#Explore how Skanska does more with less software, or get started with the Reality Capture Playbook.":1,"#Drone mapping provides tangible ROI: faster workflows, better documentation, safer jobsites and fewer delays. And with DroneDeploy, everything lives in one unified system.":1,"#The bottom line: unified drone mapping powers construction":1,"#See how Skanska boosts efficiency and aligns stakeholders using DroneDeploy.":1,"#DroneDeploy gives all stakeholders – from owners to subcontractors – clear visibility into project progress. The centralized platform ensures that everyone is working from the same information, reducing confusion and improving team trust.":1,"#Better communication and accountability":1,"#These insights help project managers make decisions faster and with greater confidence.":1,"#Highlight elevation changes and track progress automatically":1,"#Identify deviations between plans and field conditions":1,"#In the past, the construction industry relied on manual total station measurements and infrequent satellite updates. Now, drone mapping is mainstream, providing real-time data at centimeter-level accuracy. Weekly or even daily drone flights capture and convert site conditions into actionable insights.":1,"#Detect site anomalies like water pooling or uninstalled components":1,"#Modern drone mapping software incorporates AI to:":1,"#AI and automation: the future of mapping is here":1,"#Drones support logistics planning by showing real-world conditions and routing. Whether it’s defining haul roads, verifying crane clearances or flagging hazards, drone mapping helps keep people safe and workflows efficient.":1,"#Site logistics and safety: real benefits from the air":1,"#These progress photos support transparency, reduce disputes and accelerate approvals.":1,"#Document delays and impacts":1,"#Validate construction schedule":1,"#Verify subcontractor work":1,"#Drone mapping makes it easy to build a visual timeline of your jobsite. Comparing orthomosaics week to week allows superintendents to:":1,"#The evolution of mapping in construction":1,"#Continuous progress monitoring":1,"#Drone maps give project managers and precon teams the tools to visualize jobsite realities early. Plan overlays, field condition verification and real-time data help teams reduce RFIs, catch site conflicts and align trades faster.":1,"#Smarter planning through better data":1,"#DroneDeploy also helped the team plan crane placement on a tight site. By modeling buildings and overlaying them with drone-captured site scans, they confirmed clearances and dismantle paths that might otherwise have caused delays. The scans proved especially valuable during underground work and façade inspections, where context and safety were critical. What started as a documentation tool quickly became integral to logistics and coordination, especially as finishes began going in.":1,"#At the Halawa View Apartments project in Hawaii, a DPR field engineer used DroneDeploy to manage a complex build that included two low-rises and a 25-story high-rise. The team used drone mapping to monitor milestones, document active decks and track MEP rough-in before walls were framed. It became a standard part of their process – so much so that missing a scan raised internal questions.":1,"#Real use cases on real sites":1,"#Construction teams use drone-generated 3D models to assess grading, calculate volumes and check field conditions against plan. These models provide intuitive visuals that simplify handoff between disciplines and reduce errors during layout.":1,"#3D models: elevation, analysis and insight":1,"#Orthomosaics are the cornerstone of drone mapping. These high-resolution, geo-corrected maps are used across the construction industry to verify work progress, guide layout and support project documentation. From estimating to coordination, orthomosaics improve team alignment and reduce onsite miscommunication.":1,"#Orthomosaic maps: the foundation of site intelligence":1,"#Join the Built Different community where construction, energy, and reality capture innovators connect, collaborate, and lead industry transformation. Network with DroneDeploy users, share best practices, and advance drone mapping, AI-powered site analysis, and automated documentation solutions.":1,"#Read how PCL Construction uses DroneDeploy to unify ground and aerial capture, enabling faster issue resolution, consistent site documentation, and seamless visual deliverables that keep owners informed and engaged from day one to handoff.":1,"#Solutions Engineer":1,"#Elevate your drone mapping precision with DroneDeploy's Trimble partnership.":1,"#In this blog we'll review some of the 50 improvements and refinements we've made to the DroneDeploy platform that help our customers do their jobs more efficiently.":1,"#PCL Construction unifies reality capture with DroneDeploy to deliver more value to owners":1,"#DroneDeploy.org.":1,"#VDC managers, technologists, and geospatial specialists":1,"#Surveyors and reality capture experts":1,"#Construction and energy field leaders":1,"#Join the community where construction and energy innovators connect, collaborate, and lead the industry forward.":1,"#The future is built by those who choose to be different":1,"#Introducing DroneDeploy Firewall: the world’s first security firewall for commercial drones":1,"#Introducing DroneDeploy Flight Support for the Anzu Raptor":1,"#Safety, smarter: A.I. and your work site.":1,"#Welcome! We’re glad you’re here and want you to know that we respect your privacy and your right to control how we collect, use, and store your personal data.":1,"#The Visible Atmospherically Resistant Index (VARI) was designed and tested to work with RGB sensors. VARI is a measure of “how green” an image is. VARI is not intended as a substitute for an NIR camera, but it is meaningful when working with non-NDVI imagery. RGB images with the VARI algorithm applied make it possible to detect areas of crop stress in a field.":1,"#There are two main types of NIR cameras: Modified RGB cameras for Near Infrared and Multispectral Cameras. These tend to be more expensive in general, but there are a wide variety of options available on the market to choose from. Let’s take a closer look.":1,"#We recommend you use the algorithm that is intended for the type of imagery you collect. Start with the RGB no matter how serious you are about measuring crop variability with drones, you can always move up from there and increase your investment.":1,"#What Type of Plant Health Algorithm Should I Use?":1,"#Benefits of Modified RGB and Multispectral Cameras":1,"#Near Infrared (NIR) Cameras":1,"#Plant Health Algorithms Enable Growers and Agronomists to Identify Crop Variance":1,"#The Ultimate Guide to Drones on the Farm | DroneDeploy":1},"version":25858}]