DroneDeploy has announced the release of Live Map, a feature that allows a drone operator to create real-time maps in the field with their iOS device. Users plan a flight, take off, and see maps render on-screen during flight, without the need for internet or cell connection. Customers no longer need to experience image upload and processing times traditionally required with mapping and photogrammetry software. They get an aerial view of their jobsite, field, or project in seconds, which enables them to make real-time decisions.
Putting Mobile Technology in the Hands of Drone Operators
Since the original Live Map inception, mobile devices have doubled in computational power, allowing DroneDeploy to improve map quality 400 percent by leveraging the latest devices and computer vision algorithms. Customers can turn hundreds of acres into maps and share with collaborators without going back to the office, thanks to cloud-syncing across devices. If deeper analysis is necessary, users can also create higher-resolution 2D maps from the same flight data.
Insights in the Field and on the Jobsite
Live Map makes mapping feasible. Growers and agronomists can examine crop health, spot stress, and identify storm damage for investigation. Construction professionals can monitor job sites in real time and create maps for reporting, planning, and safety.
Giving Professionals Aerial Awareness When It Matters
Live Maps can be helpful when aerial awareness matters. Use cases range from coordinating disaster response to assisting police, fire, and rescue efforts for locating missing persons, to documenting conservation efforts.
As drones and devices continue to improve, Live Map will evolve to enable better quality mapping and analysis for any terrain.