Hybrid Surveying Methods Using LiDAR and UAS to Achieve High-Precison Topographic Land Surveys
(Room Tropical)
06 Sep 18
11:15 AM
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12:15 PM
Tracks:
Surveying and Mapping
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) has created a disruptive change in land surveying practices. Rapid advances in technology have drastically changed what can be accomplished utilizing innovative methods. This session will discuss the best practices to obtain survey grade accuracy utilizing UAS, LiDAR, and traditional methods in a hybrid approach to achieve high-precision topographic land surveys more efficiently and with less cost.
Learning Objectives:
• How to get started utilizing new technology in land surveying
• Hardware needed to get started
• What software is needed for UAS data collection and processing
• Strengths and weaknesses of UAS Point Clouds
• How to use a hybrid surveying approach to achieve the best results
• How to increase productivity utilizing UAS
• Lessons learned using UAS for land surveys