Latest Contributions by rogelioflores2

Verne, Thank you for that information. I see the VKAT tool seems to be a separate software besides ArcMap correct? . I haven’t work on FMV much because I’m still working on adapting my drone to collect metadata. I think I will go with the Flytrex and ones that’s ready to go I will have to see into the VKAT tool. ... View more

Douglas, Is there a way to expand the memory? My flight never go over 20 min but they are between 10-15 min max, so I would definitively have an issue if the whole flight data gets overridden. ... View more

Verne, Excellent suggestion! I was looking into getting a different kind of logger something more independent from the DJI platform. However, If I can integrate this logger to the platform I think It will be more beneficial. I will do some research on this logger and see what other people have done to have a better idea how it works exactly. ... View more

Rojgar, First you can try to convert your DTM into a TIN using (Raster to TIN). After you do that use the (TIN Edge tool) to extract a vector line work of the TIN created from the DTM. This will display a triangular representation of your DTM elevations. Then you export your new line work shapefile to CAD (dwg). As mentioned by Cody if you seeking for elevation contours just run the (contour tool) using your DTM data. ... View more

Douglas, I was doing some research and you are correct. Some people have done it but for now I will keep the DJI platform as is and add the GPS logger. As for the pitch issue I think I can figure out a fix position that would facilitate data entry into the metadata. I would like to try this approach first before moving into a drone configuration. As for the multiplex tool I do not know if it has been released yet but as soon as it gets release I will take a few test flights as well and see if I get the results I want. Please keep me posted on your project. I would like to know how much beneficial It would be to get data imagery from a fixed win UAV than from a quadcopter. ... View more

Douglas, I am currently using the DJI ground station App on a IPad and it is similar to what the ArduPilot would do in terms of creating a flight plan except for collection GPS, Roll, Pitch or Yaw. I have limited knowledge on building drones but what I get from the research I made is that Pixhawk and ArduPilot work together and I can replace the DJI ground station with the “Home Planner”. Is this correct?. Also, Since the logging function is built in I can download the text file and Use that file with FMV on ArcMAP. I see that these devices are mainly use on custom made UAV’s so my concern would be how to make it work with a DJI Phantom. I will keep looking into you suggestion and I will be back with more questions. Thank you Rogelio ... View more

Douglas, You gave me lots of useful information ... View more

Cody, Thank you for your response. I did not mention GPS because we are not recording GPS coordinates as the UVA flies. We are using a DJI phantom 2 with a GoPro camera and none of these devices allow us to record GPS coordinates making all the data I have so far useless for FMV. I am planning to attach a GPS logger to the drone to record flight paths and export them into a csv file. I am aware that the GPS coordinates alone will make my MISB metadata incomplete but as you mentioned I can estimate the orientation of the camera. Also, I was trying to look for a better camera that would record better metadata for FMV. Do you have any suggestions about cameras? Rogelio ... View more

Cody and Ranee, I understand you are part of the ESRI team working on FVM and I would like to ask you a few questions. I just installed the FVM on my computer and it works perfectly. I went over the available tutorials and I have a good understanding how to use the extension. However, I am a bit confused with the MISB standards. I have been collecting aerial imagery with a UAV using a GoPro Camera. I understand the camera does not support MISB standards and my data cannot be used at this moment however I want to know if the Multiplexing tool will help with my problem. Thank you Rogelio ... View more