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I love making maps, especially orthomosaic maps!

I have the new PIX4D React software that is streamlined to work very efficiently on a moderately capable laptop in the field. React can only make 2D Orthomosaic maps but these maps are accurate and especially useful. I am testing the mapping capability of the EVO II 8K that has a 8000 by 6000 resolution (8K) with 4:3 ratio and a 4000 by 3000 resolution capability (4K) with a ratio 4:3. I am also testing my EVO II Pro 6K drone with its 6K and 4K capability and try to determine which one is best? One would think the EVO II Pro’s one-inch sensor would be king, but the 50 MPs and 8000 by 6000 resolution that is on the 8K may be hard to beat. I hope to be able to start making 3D orthomosaic maps and models and to start taking volumetrics that a 3D model can provide.

To get the highest precision and accuracy I should use Ground Control Points or GCPs. Propeller Aeropoints is an excellent program to collect GCPs. I hope to have Propeller Aeropoints in my inventory list by 2021.

I also like Precision Agriculture, but I will need to purchase another drone that can support a multi spectral camera unless I can get a MAPIR Survey3 mono RED/NIR camera to fit under the EVO II belly. I am working with another drone pilot who may be able to make me a special lug that will allow a GoPro style mount to attach to the lug. The hope and goal are to be able to make a NIR map and a RGB map and combine the two. I will have to see if this can be done. Nothing ventured nothing gained.

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I have made one Videography video of a commercial building. While I was not successful to obtain air space authorization to film the outside, I was able to film the inside and they were happy with my video.

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If possible, I would like to work with First Responders in Kern County, Inyo County and Mono County and inquire if they have a Drone Program and if they do, do they use PIX4D React. If they do, I still would like to be a backup for your teams and if possible be a volunteer. I can respond quickly and be able to come to your area and bring my fifth wheel which would give me a place to stay for an extended time off the grid. Also, if you have not seen the new Autel EVO II Pro drone I would be glad to demonstrate it to you. But if you do not have a drone program and/or you do not know about PIX4D React then I would like to come to your facility and discuss what drones can do and especially what PIX4D and React can do for you.

With airspace and weather permitting, I would like to conduct a simulated event in which I will launch my drone and map a simulated area you would be interested in. I then will land and download the files and with my laptop create a very accurate 2D Orthomosaic map in a very reasonable time. I would first ask though can you put a 100-foot tape laid out in a level place that I can see from the air, or anything that you know the length of would be ok too. It would also be interesting if you put items(s) in the field that would simulate looking for something.

You can easily place markers on the Orthomosaic map and take both linear and area measurements that are vey accurate. Once you have reviewed the map and have made your comments, I then can make a PDF file and we can email it to your team.

I have two Autel EVO II Drones, one is the 8K and the other is the Pro which has the 6K camera. I hope to be able to procure the Boson Dual 640/512 & 8K RGB camera, that can take a picture in picture, by 2022. The Boson IR Camera is not Radiometric, but the clarity and range are excellent.

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I have done one inspection in which a client needed his upper two-story gutters checked for damage and to take pictures of what I saw. I have also done one IR inspection of solar panels on a roof in which I was able to find a panel that was possibly not working and needed further testing.

Please see my section on Certificates that show all the training I have received to date.