Phantom 4 RTK - Should you use it for drone mapping?

Today's question is about using the Phantom 4 RTK. Why do we still prefer the Phantom 4 Pro over the Phantom 4 RTK for our mapping classes?

If you are tuning in for the first time, you might be unaware of our drone mapping classes. We offer some of the most in-depth and comprehensive drone mapping training today. And we train our students using the Phantom 4 Pro.

Our caller for today, Johnny from San Diego, has recently switched over from the Phantom 4 V2.0 to the Phantom 4 RTK. And he loves it. Johnny is using the Phantom 4 RTK to create ortho-mosaics. So, Johnny is wondering why we at Drone U are not using this new DJI drone for our mapping classes. Is Drone U planning on offering Phantom 4 RTK training in the near future?

Great question, Johnny. In today's show, listeners will learn about the different issues that professionals mappers face with the Phantom 4 RTK. Paul reveals that establishing a connection to the Ntrip network to facilitate RTK corrections is still difficult.

So, what is the best and most accurate workflow for drone mapping? And, is it advisable for Johnny to use the Phantom 4 RTK for creating 2D ortho-mosaics? We also reveal how some future Pix4D updates which might significantly ease up the Phantom 4 RTK workflow.

If you are interested in drone mapping, this is a show you do not want to miss. Tune in for some excellent insights! Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

[02:12] Today's question is about the Phantom 4 RTK

[03:33] Is Drone U planning on offering training with the Phantom 4 RTK?

[04:05] What is one prominent issue that drone mappers are facing with the Phantom 4 RTK?

[04:21] Why do we recommend using Propeller Aeropoints with Phantom 4 RTK?

[05:40] Can drone mappers establish a connection to the Ntrip network using Phantom 4 RTK's SDK remote?

[05:54] Are drone mappers facing issues connecting to the Ntrip network?

[06:58] Do you need to mark Ground Control Points when mapping with the Phantom 4 RTK?