About this episode
Today’s show is about using the DJI Mavic 3 for drone mapping. Does this new DJI drone have the specs and capabilities required for building an accurate 3D drone map or model? Our caller for today, David is a new commercial drone pilot and a proud owner of the DJI Mavic 3. Now, he is keen to take on drone mapping jobs, and wants to know if he can use his new drone for the same. On today’s show, you will learn why the DJI Mavic 3 should NOT be used for drone mapping. To make things simple for David, we reveal the 4 questions that every drone pilot should ask when buying a mapping drone. We do a deep-dive into the world of drone mapping, and touch upon topics like thirty-party apps, how to pick the right drone mapping software, and the importance of using a drone with a global shutter. You will also receive some excellent tips on how to maximize profitability in drone mapping. Do not miss this one! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps [03:19] Today's question is about the DJI Mavic 3 [04:09] Will DJI introduce SDK for the Mavic? [04:43] 4 Questions every drone pilot should ask before buying a mapping drone [05:18] Why the DJI Mavic is NOT the right drone for mapping [10:29] Why you must buy a drone that is compatible with third-party apps [12:20] How to pick the right drone mapping software [12:56] Do you need a drone with a global shutter for mapping? [13:22] How to maximize profitability for a drone mapping mission [16:13] So, was the DJI Mavic 3 a good buy for David? [21:11] What make the X7 Paul’s go-to camera?