Recommended GPS Systems for Use in Sierra Leone, Africa

Today's question is about the best GPS systems for use in Sierra Leone, Africa.

Our caller for today, Rakiatu is from Sierra Leone, Africa. Rakiatu wishes to start a drone mapping business in her hometown and is wondering which is the best GPS system for her. Can the right GPS system enable Rakiatu to procure accurate mapping data in Africa?

Great question, Rakiatu. The different RTK and PPK GPS systems that professional mappers typically use in the United States do not work in Sierra Leone. Considering all this, what is the best option for Rakiatu? We lay out the different options and discuss their pros and cons to help out Rakiatu.

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Timestamps

[05:45] Today's question is about the best GPS systems for use in Sierra Leone, Africa

[06:48 ]Can you get good GPS data from anywhere in the world?

[07:35 ]Does Propeller's PPK system work in Sierra Leone, Africa?

[08:35] Can you get accurate GPS information in less developed countries?

[09:29] Which is the best GPS system for use in Sierra Leone, Africa? How much will it cost?

[11:39] Is there a better and more scalable system that Rakiatu can use?