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Thanks for the feedback. I've run another set of tests to check for accuracy and again, my points are off on a scale. I use the same GCP for both the eBee and Mavic and the Mavic still produces a higher volume. The odd part is the GCP RMS error on the eBee runs @0.068 while the mavic sits...

Any you folks using your mavic for stockpiles or other mapping/orthomosaic photogrammetry? We use an eBee Plus for big boy jobs and are looking at getting smaller ones for small sites (<15 acres). I've run comparisons of physical surveys vs. the eBee and can get between a 0.5-1.5% difference...

Mine Reclamation

So the sole purpose of the Magic purchase was to test its abilities for small stockpile calculations at mining and other sites. However....., learning to fly the Mavic required additional stick time. Hence these clips.... Some YouTube, some instagram. Arizona and California. I love my job...

I'm guessing about 800ft "as the crow flys" from the shot. Little nervous to get closer since it's company equipment! And no the gimble cover was not in since it was broken when I pulled the magic out of the packaging.... At some point I'll get my flying and editing skills in check. Maybe...

First video, all content, no skills, no sound no slick edits etc etc....

Checking in from LA/SD area. I'm a "recently passed" sUAS pilot to fly commercially for the company I work for. Mainly aerial topography and volumetrics for use in our mines. We purchased a Sensefly eBee Plus fixed wing that's due to arrive in a couple weeks, that's for the big dog jobs. I...