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    Drone RTK

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    Fast, accurate, drone-based scans without GCPs

    Emesent Aura now supports RTK, automating high accuracy georeferencing and drift correction for Hovermap scans on DJI’s M300 and M350 drones. This enables the delivery of fast, accurate and precise above-ground drone scans on demand, without the need to lay out and georeference ground control points.

    Simply attach the Hovermap to your DJI M300 or M350 drone with the purpose-built mount, establish a connection and you are ready to start scanning. During processing Aura automatically evaluates the GPS signal quality and will intelligently choose the optimal combination of RTK and SLAM (either RTK and SLAM, or SLAM only if RTK is not of high enough quality), toggling between the two, to provide the user with the most reliable and robust point cloud.

     

    “We have done flights at 100m with 40% overlap, captured at 6m/s and generated data with check points around the +-20mm range. We sit back and are astonished by the data.”

    – David Wallingford, Talison Lithium

    Benefit from:

    • Optimized results

      Intelligently leverage both RTK and SLAM to ensure the most reliable, robust point cloud.

    • Enhanced SLAM capabilities

      Scan long linear assets or large areas.

    • On-demand scanning

      Start scanning quicker and finish scanning sooner by eliminating the need to lay out ground control targets.

    • Consistent accuracy

      Higher quality results for repeat scans and change detection.

    • Simplified, fast-tracked workflow

      Automated georeferencing and drift correction.

    • Improved safety

      Avoid high risk areas or the need to negotiate challenging terrain to establish targets.

    Where to use Drone RTK

    • Mapping: Higher quality results for change detection and repeat scans over the same course
    • Surveying: More accurate solution for large, featureless environments: fields, stadiums, quarries
    • Agriculture: Efficient repeatable scanning for agriculture: vineyards, farming
    • Forestry: Faster, easier scanning in challenging terrain: landscapes, forestry, rivers, beaches
    • Mining: Assess haul road compliance
    • Public Safety: Fast results, safely for natural disasters: landslides, coastal erosion

    Compatible with:

    • Hovermap (HVM100, ST, and ST-X)
    • DJI M300 and M350
    • Emlid Reach RS2+ Base Station (recommended)
    • DJI D-RTK2 (supported)
    • 4G SIM Card Dongle for the DJI M300 Smart Controller to allow direct connection to the CORS network (for regions where this service is available)
    • 360 Colorization
    • Handheld 360 Image Kit

    Also available:

    • Protective Pelican case
    • Emlid RS2+/RS3 RTK Receiver
    • Emlid RS2+ Base Station Kit
    Emesent Products
    Payloads
    • Hovermap
    Software
    • Aura
    • Commander
    Accessories
    • 360° Image Kit
    • Backpack RTK
    • Drone RTK
    • Hovermap LHD
    • Vehicle RTK
    Extensions
    • 360° Colorization
    • Automated Ground Control
    • Long Range Radio
    Robotics platforms
    • Boston Dynamics Spot robot
    • DJI M350 RTK drone
    • Freefly Astro drone
  • Case study
    Drone RTK: Improved SLAM accuracy & georeferencing report

    Utilizing RTK capability can improve SLAM performance in low-feature areas and/or long-duration scans as well as georeferencing the point cloud.

    It also can enable Hovermap to produce high-quality point clouds when traveling at higher velocities and altitudes and mitigate the trade-off between low resolution and SLAM accuracy.

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  • Further reading

    • M350 drone RTK sample dataset

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    • How does Real-time Kinematics (RTK) work?

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    • Autonomously Mapping a Complete Bridge As-Built

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Backpack Specifications

Backpack Specifications

External Dimensions
498 mm x 370 mm x 185 mm
Battery Storage
Built in battery safety – batteries must be disconnected before stowing Hovermap
Transportation
ATA (Air Transport Association) 300 rated and fits in most aircraft overhead compartments
97Wh batteries are approved to fly on most airlines

Physical Specifications

Weight
4 kg empty
8.5 kg with accessories
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