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Optimizing drone mapping using Reach RS2+/RS3 as an RTK base station

Optimizing drone mapping using Reach RS2+/RS3 as an RTK base station

Check out our guide on how to set up Reach RS2 / RS2+ as a base for the Autel Enterprise drone. And see how Emlid user perform drone mapping with Reach RS2 and the Autel EVO II Enterprise.

Industry professionals share first-hand experiences with Reach RX high precision GPS rover

Industry professionals share first-hand experiences with Reach RX high precision GPS rover

Check out the first-hand experience of industry professionals with the Reach RX in construction and drone mapping.

Evolution of mapping: from clay tablets to GNSS receivers

Evolution of mapping: from clay tablets to GNSS receivers

A detailed article on the development of mapping technology is out! Check it to get to know the milestones before the GNSS receivers were used in modern mapping.

RTK vs PPK: what to choose for drone mapping

RTK vs PPK: what to choose for drone mapping

When it comes to drone surveying, there are two main workflows to consider: Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) and Post-Processing Kinematic (PPK). Both methods utilize a GNSS base station and correction data to improve the accuracy of a drone survey. But how do you decide between RTK vs PPK for drone mapping?   What is the difference […]

Reach RS2+ from a surveyor’s perspective

Reach RS2+ from a surveyor’s perspective

The first Reach RS2+ users shared how they implemented the receiver into an architect’s daily routine, construction site management and used it as a base for drones.

Drone mapping with Phantom 4 RTK, Reach RS2, and SpaceX Starlink in remote areas

Drone mapping with Phantom 4 RTK, Reach RS2, and SpaceX Starlink in remote areas

Our user performed an aerial survey in areas with unavailable connectivity. Read how he got a stable Internet connection using Starlink.

Reach RS2 with DJI Phantom 4 RTK: Online Talk with Emlid User

Reach RS2 with DJI Phantom 4 RTK: Online Talk with Emlid User

Watch the new Emlid online talk with a proficient drone pilot! You’ll find lots of tips for PPK and RTK mapping with Reach RS2 and DJI P4RTK.

What Factors Influence Drone Mapping Accuracy

What Factors Influence Drone Mapping Accuracy

If your are getting started with drone mapping, check out our article on what factors affect data accuracy: from mission parameters to placing GCPs.

A Complete Guide to PPK Mapping with Reach

A Complete Guide to PPK Mapping with Reach

A complete guide on PPK mapping with Reach is out! We’ve gathered manuals on setting up Reach UAV kit, geotagging photos, and creating a map with Pix4Dmapper.

Connecting Reach RS2 to DJI Phantom 4 RTK over Emlid Caster

Connecting Reach RS2 to DJI Phantom 4 RTK over Emlid Caster

Watch our new video tutorial for drone pilots. It shows how to connect Reach RS2 base station to Phantom 4 RTK via Emlid Caster.