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What it takes to launch a surveying business

What it takes to launch a surveying business

What does it really take to launch your own surveying company? Beyond tools and technical skills, success hinges on strategy, confidence, and continuous learning. We spoke with Stefan Niculescu, a land surveyor in Scotland, and Jon Moraglia, a drone service provider from New Jersey, who both made the leap to independence.

Photogrammetry vs. LiDAR accuracy in RTK drone mapping

Photogrammetry vs. LiDAR accuracy in RTK drone mapping

When accuracy matters in drone surveying, the key question is: photogrammetry or LiDAR? This article breaks down their differences, ideal use cases, and why pairing them with an RTK base station ensures reliable, high-precision results.

How to choose an RTK base station for your drone: insights from an application engineer

How to choose an RTK base station for your drone: insights from an application engineer

If you’re working in construction, mining, or infrastructure and aiming for centimeter-level accuracy, adding a GNSS base station to your RTK or PPK drone setup is essential. Emlid application engineer Kirill Pavlyuchuk shares expert tips on how to choose the right base station to power your high-precision mapping workflows.

Meet the new WingtraGROUND powered by Emlid—an all-in-one kit for aerial surveys

Meet the new WingtraGROUND powered by Emlid—an all-in-one kit for aerial surveys

Emlid adds high precision to WingtraGROUND—the all-in-one kit for precision aerial surveys with Wingtra drones. The kit combines Emlid’s high-precision GNSS, seamless connectivity to the Wingtra ecosystem, and guided workflows via the Wingtra tablet. Explore right now.

How much do drone surveyors make? Drone mapping salary insights

How much do drone surveyors make? Drone mapping salary insights

Drone mapping is a rapidly growing field, creating exciting opportunities for specialists. Read this article to discover the earning potential of US-based drone surveyors and effective pricing strategies.

PPK vs RTK in drone mapping: choosing right technology for precision surveys

PPK vs RTK in drone mapping: choosing right technology for precision surveys

In aerial mapping, your workflow mainly depends on the technology your drone employs—PPK (Post-Processing Kinematic) or RTK (Real-Time Kinematic). Understanding how each approach works will help you achieve accurate and reliable mapping results.

Drone mapping 101: a step-by-step guide to aerial surveying with Tim Durham

Drone mapping 101: a step-by-step guide to aerial surveying with Tim Durham

Despite the accessibility of drone photogrammetry, the technology remains a complex field with many nuances. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the entire RTK drone mapping workflow from scratch.

Why get into drone mapping: salary, pros, cons, opportunities

Why get into drone mapping: salary, pros, cons, opportunities

Why is drone mapping so appealing to newcomers? In this article, we’ll explore the career opportunities, income potential, and the future of drone mapping across multiple sectors.

Why you need to use ground control points (GCP) for drone mapping

Why you need to use ground control points (GCP) for drone mapping

This article explains why ground control points (GCPs) are still crucial in drone mapping, how to place and collect them, and answers key questions like how many GCPs you need.

Precise drone mapping with Emlid gear setup: GNSS base station, GCPs, and more

Precise drone mapping with Emlid gear setup: GNSS base station, GCPs, and more

Achieve centimeter-level precision in drone mapping with Reach receivers. Explore the ultimate RTK mapping setup with a GNSS base station, ground control points, and more.