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Nov 7, 20238 min read

How to grow your drone mapping & inspection business?

You’ve done your training, and you've got all the kit, how do you get customers for your drone inspection business?

Oct 18, 20233 min read

How to Scan-to-BIM using Drones?

In this step-by-step guide, we look at how to scan-to-BIM using drones, hammer missions and Autodesk suite of tools.

Sep 29, 20232 min read

Types of Stockpile Volume Calculations from Drone Mapping

In this article, we look at the different methods of calculating stockpile measurements from drone mapping for construction earthworks.

Sep 12, 20235 min read

Types of Drone Data Export Formats

We look at the different types of drone data export formats and what they mean for drone mapping - .obj, .fbx, .ply, .las, .tiff and more!

Jul 11, 20232 min read

DJI M300 vs DJI M350 | What's the difference?

What's the difference between the DJI M300 vs DJI M350 drones?

Jul 9, 20234 min read

What is Ground Sampling Distance (GSD) in Drone Flights?

This post explains what is ground sampling distance (GSD) and why does it matter for drone-based site mapping and asset inspections.

Jul 2, 20232 min read

Benefits of Using the DJI P1 Camera

In this post, we look at the benefits of DJI P1 camera, including full frame sensor and high megapixel count, enabling quality drone data.

Jul 2, 20233 min read

Top 5 reasons to upgrade to the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise

Let's take a look at the top 5 reasons to upgrade to DJI's Mavic 3 Enterprise drone.

Jun 13, 20233 min read

How to Price your Drone Services?

In this post, we look at the different approaches to pricing your drone mapping & inspection services - costs, competition and value.

May 27, 20235 min read

Costs Involved in Drone Mapping or Inspection | Hammer Missions

How much does it cost to run a drone operation for mapping sites or inspecting assets? We'll take a look in this article.

May 24, 20233 min read

Captured vs Aligned Images in Drone Photogrammetry: What is it and why does it matter?

In this post, we explain the difference between captured vs aligned drone images in drone photogrammetry.

May 5, 20233 min read

The 6 Types of Drone Data | Hammer Missions

In this post, we explain the 6 types of drone data - everything from raw data all the way to 3D models and actionable PDF reports.

Apr 18, 20232 min read

The Missing Step in Drone Workflows

There is an important but often overlooked step in drone workflows. We learn more about this step in this post.

Apr 18, 20234 min read

The Power of 4D Drone Mapping in Construction

The power of 4D Drone Mapping, digital twins and 4D reporting in the construction industry.

Mar 29, 20233 min read

[March 2023] What are the new drone flying rules in the US and UK?

In this post, we will be looking at the rules and regulations behind flying drones in both the USA and the UK, as of March 2023.

Mar 29, 20235 min read

Types of Accuracy in Drone Data | Geo-referencing vs Measurements

In this post, we will be discussing 2 fundamental forms of accuracy when it comes to drones and what those different types of accuracy mean

Mar 29, 20234 min read

What can AI offer to the Commercial Drone Industry?

In this post, we will look at the advancements in AI, the future of AI, and how it can change the drone industry as we know it.

Mar 29, 20234 min read

How to Buy the Right Drone?

In this guide, we look at our approach on how to buy the correct drone for your commercial drone use-case.

Mar 21, 20234 min read

What are Ground Control Points? Drone Mapping | Hammer Missions

We look at what are GCPs (ground control points), their importance for accuracy of drone mapping and compare them with RTK/PPK methods.

Mar 16, 20233 min read

What is a Digital Twin? | Hammer Missions

In this article, we explore what are digital twins, their importance and how drones, mapping and 4D models are enabling digital twins in AEC

Mar 14, 20233 min read

DJI M30 vs DJI M30T | What's the difference?

In this post, we will look at comparisons between the M30 and M30T, what the difference is, and the use cases for both drones.

Mar 2, 20233 min read

DJI Mavic 3T Cameras Explained

We look at the DJI M3T cameras, their specs and use-cases and how to use them for end-to-end drone inspections, both visual and thermal.

Feb 24, 20233 min read

The Importance of Oblique Images in 3D Drone Mapping

In this post, we look at nadir + oblique images and why using them together is very important to create the best drone 3D Models possible.

Feb 21, 20233 min read

Are Building Regulations a call for Drones? | Hammer Missions

In this brief article, we will be looking at the current building regulations and how the use of drone technology can help accelerate change