Today, we discuss mapping with the Phantom 4 Pro.  Johnny called in from St Louis to ask about setting his P4P up with the appropriate mapping equipment.  Because he wants to start mapping for golf courses and real estate, Johnny wants to make sure he's got the right tools.

In the past, we've talked about the high costs of mapping apps for drones. However, there are solutions available for the Phantom 4 Pro.  Additionally, the Yuneec H520 offers a great alternative for those pilots trying to get into the field.

We talk about battery life, payloads and flexibility when it comes to buying the right mapping equipment.  Furthermore, we discuss the intricacies of the mapping process and why having the best mapping equipment is so important.

Thanks for the question Johnny!  Fly safe!

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Timestamps

Today we talk about equipping a Phantom 4 Pro for mapping

Are the Phantom 4 Pro and Yuneec H520 suitable for mapping golf courses?

What is the payload that you should be using for Phantom 4 Pro?

We talk about the importance of weather while mapping

Is it okay to shoot in RAW and convert to JPEG?

Is it possible to shoot with great accuracy with a Phantom 4 Pro? What are some of the factors that affect accuracy?

What is the issue with using drones for crime scene mapping? Is the data accuracy maintained?

We talk about how weather complexities can affect mapping data

Can you use LIDAR for your mapping missions?

Paul sums up today's episode

Can you use SiteScan to get better details for your mapping data?