It probably only gives distance to the nearest foot up to a tenth of a mile and after that to a hundredth of a mile like all the other Recreational GPS systems.
If all the drone operator does is gather data, he/she may not have a problem, BUT when they take ONE STEP into post-processing, they are practicing surveying without a license.
Anyone can gather data. Interpreting and applying that data is called "surveying".
A lot of survey companies are buying the equipment. My company just got 2 really nice units. The PLS and PE got the license and are certified. I think they found out that it is not as simple as they were told and the post-processing is a real bear.
It's a GREAT planning tool. I am still waiting to see the "survey accuracy" that the salesmen claimed. Salesmen are like sheep, they both lie.
cptdent, post: 359572, member: 527 wrote: If all the drone operator does is gather data, he/she may not have a problem, BUT when they take ONE STEP into post-processing, they are practicing surveying without a license.
Anyone can gather data. Interpreting and applying that data is called "surveying".
A lot of survey companies are buying the equipment. My company just got 2 really nice units. The PLS and PE got the license and are certified. I think they found out that it is not as simple as they were told and the post-processing is a real bear.
It's a GREAT planning tool. I am still waiting to see the "survey accuracy" that the salesmen claimed. Salesmen are like sheep, they both lie.
Ya I wouldn't use it much. If I was able to legally get a drone going I would probably only use it for contours for topo. On big jobs if I had to topo like a golf course. I'd run the boundary on the ground and instead of flying the topo, I'd just fly it myself with the drone. I suspect I'm many years away from taking this step...if at all