Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
An aircraft operated without a human pilot onboard, commonly known as a drone.
Volumetric Analysis
Calculating the volume of a particular area or stockpile using 3D data.
Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)
Operating a drone within the pilot’s direct visual contact without any visual aids.
3D Modeling
The process of creating a three-dimensional representation of an object or surface from survey data.
Topographic Mapping
Topographic Mapping: Creating detailed and accurate graphic representations of features on the Earth’s surface.
Thermal Imaging
Capturing images based on heat emitted by objects, useful for inspections and detecting anomalies.
Thermal Detection
Using infrared cameras to locate missing persons or detect heat signatures in disaster zones.
Surveillance
The use of drones for monitoring and security applications. See also Perimeter Surveillance, Intruder Detection, Automated Patrols, Night Vision Capabilities.
Surveying Techniques
Methods used in drone surveying, including LiDAR, RTK, PPK, Photogrammetry, Thermal Imaging, Multispectral Imaging.
Search and Rescue
The use of drones to locate missing persons and provide emergency response teams with live data and thermal imaging.