ADU 0892: Can I Achieve Cinematic Excellence and Mapping Accuracy with an Entry Level Drone like the Mavic or Phantom?

Can I Achieve Cinematic Excellence and Mapping Accuracy with an Entry Level Drone like the Mavic or Phantom?

Today’s question is about selecting a drone via which you can achieve cinematic excellence as well as mapping accuracy. Can you opt for the Mavic 2 Pro with its 1 inch Hasselblad sensor? Or, should you rather wait for the soon-to-be-launched Phantom 5?

Our caller, Adam has recently passed his 107. Adam has extensive experience in the geo-spatial space courtesy his long military experience. He wishes to leverage this experience to do high-end, value added work. Which is the best drone that Adam can buy? Should he go all out and spend thousands of dollars to purchase a high end drone? Or, will the trusty Phantom do the job?

We discuss selection criteria for purchasing the right drone. You will also learn the importance of having structured systems and processes for churning out quality deliverables – again and again. Thanks for the question, Adam, Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

[00:47] Get Access to 34 awesome Drone U Courses for just $1
[01:29] Learn about our cool sponsor, Fortress UAV
[03:08] Today’s question is about selecting a drone for high end work; can you do high end work with an entry level drone like the Phantom?
[05:07] Do you need an expensive drone to do high end work? Or, will an entry level drone like the Phantom do the job?
[06:36] Are you better off investing in education rather than a high end drone?
[07:07] What is the selection criteria for purchasing the right drone?
[07:35] Important to have structured systems and processes to draw maximum benefit from drone technology
[09:35] Which is the best drone for mapping and surveying?
[10:36] How to prep a good client deliverable that provides the end user actionable insights
[11:20] Learn how a construction team can build an expert in-house drone team
[12:51] Is the Mavic 2 Pro a good drone for mapping?
[16:05] Which is the best drone that an organization can use? Are you better off using a DJI drone?
[18:02] Do not forget to share, review and subscribe.Your encouragement keeps us going

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