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How to Start and Scale a Drone Mapping Business Even if You are on a Tight Budget

Getting Started in Drone Mapping, Recommended Mapping Workflows, Pix4D vs. DroneDeploy vs. CaptureReality

Today’s show is about starting and scaling a drone mapping business even if you are a limited budget. 

Our caller for today, Brandon wishes to move to drone mapping – an industry vertical which can be incredibly lucrative for drone pilots possessing the right skillsets. But, Brandon wishes to make this foray without making a large upfront capital investment. 

From data acquisition to processing, we reveal the best drone mapping workflow to help Brandon out. We recommend how you can lower your costs WITHOUT compromising on the quality of your deliverables. Topics discussed today workflow for mapping software like DroneDeploy, Pix4D, and Capture Reality. Additionally, you will learn how to get the most out your computing system so that you can process mapping datasets in the most efficient manner. 

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  • [00:46] Today’s show is about building a successful drone mapping business even if you are on a tight budget
  • [04:36] Drone U Recommended drone mapping workflow for Pix4D desktop
  • [05:33] Processing data on the cloud? We have some great tips to help you out
  • [08:38] How to manage your mapping datasets effectively in DroneDeploy
  • [12:45] Expert tips for creating beautiful, lifelike models in CaptureReality
  • [14:45] Wondering how you can grow and scale your business in a competitive marketplace? Learn how 3D interactive modelling can help you do exactly that
  • [16:11] How to leverage the power of autonomous systems for your drone business
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