In today's show, we discuss whether you can use the Mavic 2 Zoom for drone mapping. With alternatives like the Phantom 4 Pro and now the Phantom 4 Pro RTK available, is the Mavic 2 Zoom even an option worth considering?

Our caller, Joe from Omaha, Nebraska is wondering if the Mavic 2 Zoom is suitable for drone mapping. Can Joe build an accurate drone map using the Mavic 2 Zoom which has a rolling shutter? To answer Joe's question, Paul shares how he created a helicopter model using the Phantom 4 Pro and the Mavic 2 Enterprise (which has the same camera as the Mavic 2 Zoom) at our recent NTSB training. Were the Mavic 2 mapping results comparable to that of the Phantom 4 Pro?

We also discuss if drone mappers should consider replacing the Phantom 4 Pro with the Phantom 4 RTK. Does the Phantom 4 RTK allow for a faster mapping workflow? You will learn that good and stable network connectivity is a prerequisite for using the Phantom 4 RTK. Finally, how do factors like terrain and temperature affect network connectivity? Tune in to find out. Thanks for the great question, Joe. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Today's question is about using the Mavic 2 Zoom for drone mapping

Paul compares mapping results for Mavic 2 Zoom, Mavic 2 Pro, and Phantom 4 Pro

Good network connectivity is a prerequisite for using the Phantom 4 RTK in drone mapping

Should drone mappers switch from the Phantom 4 Pro to the Phantom 4 Pro RTK?

How do terrain and climate affect network connectivity?

Can you completely do away with GCP's if you are using the Phantom 4 RTK?