When it comes to mapping large sites, maintaining accuracy while covering vast areas can be challenging—especially when you're tethered to a stationary base station. However, with the right tools and a little know-how, you can eliminate the need to move your base station while ensuring that your drone’s data remains accurate and precise.
Fortunately it is possible to leverage the RoboDot Touch alongside the DJI Mavic 3E to revolutionize site mapping. By setting up a RoboDot Touch as a base station and using another as a repeater, you can map large areas without having to physically relocate your base station as you move. This method saves both time and effort, making your workflow smoother and more efficient.
The Problem with Traditional Base Stations
Typically, when using a local base station for drone mapping, operators are constrained by the base station’s location. This limits your ability to freely launch the drone from different positions or map areas further away, as you need to remain within the range of the base station for accurate data collection.
The RoboDot Touch and Repeater Solution
Our solution to this challenge is simple: instead of moving the base station, we use a RoboDot Touch as a repeater. Here's how it works:
Set up the RoboDot Touch as a Base Station: Start by placing the RoboDot Touch in a convenient central location. This base will serve as the anchor point for all the mapping corrections your drone needs.
Deploy a Repeater: Next, as you drive or move to different locations on the site, you set up a second RoboDot Touch as a repeater. This device communicates with the base station and relays the correction data to the DJI Mavic 3E, allowing you to launch and operate the drone even from remote locations.
Maintain Accuracy Across the Site: With this setup, all the images and data from the drone are still referenced to the original base station, ensuring accuracy across the entire site without needing to reposition the base itself.
Benefits of Using a Repeater for Large Site Mapping
Improved Line of Sight: By using a repeater, you can launch and operate the drone from different positions, improving line of sight and reducing interference.
Increased Flexibility: You’re no longer tethered to one location. Launch from anywhere within the site and maintain correction data across the board.
Reduced Setup Time: Eliminating the need to move your base station saves valuable time during large site mapping projects.
Single Position Reference: Even though the drone moves around the site, the data remains consistently referenced to the base station, ensuring accuracy.
Conclusion
Mapping large areas no longer requires the hassle of moving your base station every few meters. By utilizing the RoboDot Touch as a base and repeater in combination with the DJI Mavic 3E, you can streamline your workflow and focus on what really matters—capturing accurate data with ease. Whether you're in construction, surveying, or agriculture, this solution will keep your projects moving efficiently.
Ready to streamline your drone mapping process? Learn more about how RoboDot Touch can transform your large site mapping operation
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