Today's show is about using drone mapping to estimate volume of a body of water. Is this even possible? If so, what steps do you need to follow in order to make an accurate volumetric assessment?

There are a some little-known drone applications that can be hugely beneficial. One of them is making volumetric measurements of water bodies via drone mapping. Our caller, Ken from NJ is wondering if this is even possible.

You will learn about the various prerequisites necessary to accurately assess volume of a water body using drone mapping. Tune in to hear Paul provide some great Tips to our caller. Thanks for the great question, Ken. Fly Safe!

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Today's question is about conducting volumetric measurement of a water body using drone mapping

Does water have to be absolutely still and clear in order to measure volume?

Observe these steps to accurately calculate volume of a water body using drone mapping

What is a key point, and what is a tie point?