How to Assess the Accuracy of Your Drone Mapping? (YDQA EP 116)

In this video, David teams up with licensed land surveyor and aerial mapping expert Michael Detwiler to break down how to assess the accuracy of your drone mapping projects—step by step.

Using real-world data from two WingtraOne Gen II drone flights (including a park survey and an orange grove redevelopment), they review:

-How to interpret accuracy reports from Wingtra and Pix4D
-What RMS error means in practice—and why it matters
-How many GCPs and checkpoints you really need
-Common pitfalls in ground control and image calibration
-Why PPK-enabled drones like Wingtra can drastically improve accuracy

Whether you're a beginner learning the ropes or an experienced mapper refining your process, this conversation offers practical insights into how to evaluate and improve your mapping results.

📍 Tools used: WingtraOne Gen II, Wingtra Ground Kit, Pix4D Cloud, Global Mapper
🎯 Best for: Drone mappers, land surveyors, photogrammetry professionals
🛠️ Learn how to build confidence in your data—and know what’s “good enough” for survey-grade deliverables.


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