Eric Seger
DJI Announces the Zenmuse L2

On 10/10, DJI announced the Zenmuse L2. We believe the new L2 will offer exceptional technical improvements over both the L1 and the current mid-tier sensor market. We’re excited to share what we know about the delivery timeline, and how we view the technical specs.

DJI Announces the Zenmuse L2
Drone Hardware, Drone Data Processing
Guest User
DJI Zenmuse L1 Lidar Review

DJI’s long-anticipated L1 sensor is finally here, and we’ve been doing dozens of test flights and spending hundreds of hours flying and analyzing data to create a real-world, field-tested review of the newest DJI L1 sensor.

DJI Zenmuse L1 Lidar Review
Drone Hardware
Guest User
Which lenses work with the DJI P1?

DJI states that “The P1 supports 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm lenses with industry-specific DL mounts. Only use lenses engraved with the "DJI Enterprise" logo to produce survey-grade accurate results.” But, there is more to the story.

Which lenses work with the DJI P1?
Drone Hardware, Drone Surveying
Guest User
Do you need the DJI D-RTK 2 Base Station?

There are numerous ways to process GNSS data from the DJI M300 RTK and the Phantom 4 RTK. This article will discuss the five most common methods for processing data from DJI RTK drones and weigh their strengths and weaknesses.

Read the article to get answers to these common questions:

  • Can I use my Trimble, Leica, or Topcon base with the Phantom 4 RTK?

  • Is it possible to use my NTRIP correction service without a base station?

  • Will the DJI D-RTK 2 work as a standalone base or rover?

Do you need the DJI D-RTK 2 Base Station?
Drone Hardware, Drone Surveying
Guest User
Is the Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced a good drone ...

Is the Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced a good drone for Land Surveying?

Is the Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced a good drone for Land Surveying?

[Webinar] Drone Survey Hardware: 2025 & Beyond

Live Webinar: December 18, 2024 | 1:00 PM EST

At Aerotas, we process data from almost every type of drone there is. We have processed tens of thousands of survey projects and have unique insights into which drones produce good data and which ones don’t.

With 2024 coming to a close, many businesses are thinking about where to invest to improve their survey programs. But with so much regulatory uncertainty on the horizon, you are probably wondering what it all means for you, and what the right move to make is.

[Webinar] Drone GPS: PPK vs RTK

[Webinar] Drone GPS: PPK vs RTK

There are many ways to set up your GPS for surveying, and working with RTK or PPK-capable drones increases this complexity. What is the right setup and workflow for you, your company, your hardware, and your projects?

In this in-depth, technical webinar, Logan Campbell will discuss different GPS workflows, their implications and trade-offs, and which ones might be right for you, the surveyor.

[Webinar] Flight Ops and Mission Planning: How to Collect the Best Drone Data

[Webinar] Flight Ops and Mission Planning: How to Collect the Best Drone Data

Live Webinar: August 29, 2024 | 1:00 PM EDT

Join Aerotas CEO Logan Campbell for this 1-hour webinar he’ll help you plan and execute drone missions to get the best raw data out of your hardware.

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to:

  • plan missions properly to save your crew time in the field

  • execute missions effectively for the terrain you are surveying and the data you want

  • avoid common pitfalls that result in bad data, reflights, and wasted time

Commercial Drone Operations in the Public

Commercial Drone Operations in the Public

This article covers best practices for commercial drone operations, addressing regulatory hurdles, and gray areas, as well as strategies for handling onlookers and concerned parties. Despite the widespread discussions on drones, public perception remains sensitive. We'll explore approaches to encounters with the public, aiming to minimize disruption while staying within your rights as a drone operator.

Will the Phantom 4 RTK be Remote ID Compliant?

Will the Phantom 4 RTK be Remote ID Compliant?

The Phantom 4 RTK has been the workhorse drone for thousands of surveyors across the country.  Released in 2018, it has been extremely popular among the surveying and mapping community for being simple to operate, impressively accurate, and reasonably priced.  There are still tens of thousands of Phantom 4 RTKs being regularly used by businesses everywhere.  But with the FAA’s new Remote ID rules coming into effect in less than 2 months, will they even be legal to fly still?

DJI Announces the M350

DJI recently announced their new M350 drone platform, the successor to their current flagship M300. It has a number of minor quality of life improvements over the M300, but is not a major or revolutionary upgrade over the current M300 platform. Notably, it does not add any new or improved surveying sensors to the M300 suite, and still relies on the existing L1 Lidar or P1 Photogrammetry sensor.

Once the M350 becomes available, Aerotas will do our standard review for all survey capable DJI hardware, and will publish the results as soon as they are available. Our initial analysis of the features and capabilities leads us to believe that this will be a minor upgrade over the M300, to the extent that it is likely not worth upgrading for existing M300 users.

As of this writing, the M350 has been announced, but there is no published pricing or release date, which we will provide as soon as it becomes available.