Frequently Asked Questions

Aero Precision Applications offers a suite of professional drone services designed to transform aerial imagery into precise, actionable data. Our core services include:

• 2D Mapping – High-resolution orthomosaic maps that deliver accurate, measurable visuals for planning, documentation, and analysis.

• 3D Modeling – Photorealistic 3D surface and structure models generated from drone imagery, ideal for planning, visualization, and digital-twin applications.

• Aerial Data Collection – Purpose-built flight missions focused solely on gathering raw, high-resolution imagery and georeferenced data for downstream processing, mapping, or modeling by the client.

• Focused Inspection – Targeted aerial data capture of specific structures, assets, or areas to support external inspection, evaluation, or reporting processes.

Each service is built around accuracy, consistency, and data integrity—helping clients gain a complete visual understanding of their project environments.

Aero Precision Applications uses the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise, equipped with RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) positioning. RTK correction data is received from the Ohio CORS network, enabling centimeter-level geospatial accuracy for all captured imagery and derived outputs.

Relative Accuracy

Relative accuracy describes how precisely features align with each other within the same dataset—for example, when measuring distances or comparing points within a single map or model. Relative accuracy is largely a function of GSD (Ground Sample Distance), but assuming a GSD of 1–1.5 cm, we typically observe the error margins listed below.

• Horizontal: ≈ 2–4 cm (0.8–1.6 in)

• Vertical: ≈ 3–5 cm (1.2–2.0 in)

This ensures consistent, high-fidelity alignment across the dataset for reliable measurements, comparisons, and volume calculations.

Absolute Accuracy

Absolute accuracy measures how closely the data aligns with real-world coordinates. Using network-based RTK corrections from the Ohio CORS system, positional accuracy typically falls within the following ranges, though actual results may vary depending on site conditions and RTK performance.

• Horizontal: ≈ 2–4 cm (0.8–1.6 in)

• Vertical: ≈ 5-7 cm (2.0–2.8 in)

Factors That Can Influence Accuracy

• Satellite visibility and signal quality

• Local obstructions such as trees, buildings, or terrain

• Atmospheric conditions during flight

• Image overlap, flight altitude, and speed

• RTK correction stability and latency

Yes. Aero Precision Applications can operate effectively in areas with limited or no internet coverage.

For projects that benefit from connectivity — such as cloud syncing, RTK corrections via NTRIP, real-time monitoring, or data transfer; we utilize Starlink satellite internet, allowing us to maintain reliable communications and upload capabilities even in remote locations.

Yes. Aero Precision Applications can perform repeat flights over the same project area to document changes, measure progress, or compare conditions over time.

All flight missions are planned and executed through DJI FlightHub 2, allowing precise replication of flight paths, altitude, camera angles, and capture intervals. This ensures each dataset aligns accurately with previous flights for reliable, time-based comparison.

Once a project is completed, the flight route and mission data are archived, making it easy to re-launch future flights from the same coordinates and parameters—perfect for progress documentation, site monitoring, or change detection.

Aero Precision Applications operates with the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise, a professional-grade drone designed for mapping, modeling, and precision data capture. The aircraft is equipped with a mechanical-shutter camera that delivers high-resolution, distortion-free imagery ideal for photogrammetry.

To ensure positional accuracy, every flight utilizes the drone’s RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) system, which enables centimeter-level georeferencing for reliable alignment across all captured datasets. Combined with our flight-planning workflow in DJI FlightHub 2, this setup provides exceptional consistency, precision, and data quality across every mission.

The total area that can be mapped in a single flight depends on the project’s altitude, overlap settings, and environmental conditions, but the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise can typically cover several dozen acres per battery.

When a battery reaches a low level, the drone automatically pauses its mission, marks its exact position, and returns to the home point for a battery swap. Once a new battery is installed, it automatically resumes the mission from the precise spot where it left off, ensuring complete and continuous coverage without data gaps or duplication.

This intelligent flight management allows large sites to be captured efficiently and accurately, even when multiple batteries are required.