I have a similar problem determining height of Telcom towers when doing a mapping mission. The mapping software pre-determines a height, so a height check is sometimes necessary before I start. It is more tricky when dealing with jungle/high...
The method I use to deliberately assess the height of a building before I try to fly over it? As follows.
Drone take-off from ground level (0 feet AGL).
Straight vertical climb with camera at 0 degrees.
Halt when highest point of roof is at...
Hi, folks, just checking in after a couple years reading only. I'm José, I live in Brasilia, Brazil, I've just [May 1st, 2024] lost an original Mini (not SE, just a Mini 1) acquired in 2019, but an Air 2S is in transit to me. I like to travel my...
I usually fly my drone up with the camera at 90 degrees and when the top of the roof is in the middle of the screen, I go up another 15-30 feet, to avoid crashing the drone. To conserve my Mavic 2 Pro's batteries, I'll sometimes find this height...