Comparing the Area of a Plain Land With Drone Survey and DGPS

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10.2991/978-94-6463-662-8_13How to use a DOI?

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Differential GPS; Real-Time Kinematic; Drone survey; Geographic Information System

Abstract

The accurate calculation of land area is a fundamental task in various fields such as agriculture, urban planning, and environmental management. Traditionally, Differential GPS (DGPS) has been the standard technique for measuring and calculating land areas due to its high accuracy and reliability. However, recent advancements in drone technology have introduced a promising alternative for land surveying, offering a faster, cost-effective, and high-resolution approach. This study compares the effectiveness of Drone Survey and DGPS in calculating the area of plain land. The primary objective is to evaluate the precision, efficiency, and practical applications of both methods in real-world conditions. For the analysis, a test site of approximately 10 hectares of flat terrain was surveyed using both techniques. The drone survey was performed using a high-resolution RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) drone equipped with GPS and photogrammetric software, while DGPS measurements were taken using a conventional handheld DGPS receive. The results indicate that while both methods produce comparable accuracy, the drone survey offers significant advantages in terms of speed and ease of data collection. The drone can cover larger areas in less time and provides detailed, high-resolution orthomosaic maps and 3D models, which are beneficial for further land analysis. DGPS, while highly accurate, requires more time for manual data collection and processing, especially for larger areas. Additionally, the drone survey provides more flexibility in capturing complex terrain features and can be easily integrated with Geographic Information System (GIS) software for advanced spatial analysis. This comparison demonstrates that drones, when coupled with advanced GPS and photogrammetry tools, provide an efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional DGPS methods, particularly for applications requiring rapid, large-area surveys and detailed spatial information.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Pathangi Eswanth
AU  - Venkata Lakshmi
AU  - G. Sreenath Reddy
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/03/17
TI  - Comparing the Area of a Plain Land With Drone Survey and DGPS
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainable Development (ICAMMSD 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 153
EP  - 161
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-662-8_13
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-662-8_13
ID  - Eswanth2025
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