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Enhancing Land Surveying Efficiency with Drone Technology: A Case Study
1. Introduction Land surveying is a crucial component of numerous industries, from construction and urban planning to environmental...
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Oct 13, 20232 min read
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Using Drones to Monitor Stockpile Inventory
This case study explores the application of drone technology in stockpile surveying and its impact on inventory management across various...
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Oct 6, 20233 min read
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Using Ground Control Points in Aerial Drone Surveying
Drones have changed the way we conduct surveys, making it faster and more efficient than ever before. However, to achieve accurate...
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Sep 17, 20232 min read
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Geospatial coordinate systems in drone mapping , surveying and photogrammetry.
Geospatial coordinate systems play a crucial role in processing drone photogrammetry data. Photogrammetry is the process of capturing...
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Sep 17, 20232 min read
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The Relationship Between GSD and Overlap
Drone photogrammetry is a process of capturing aerial images of the Earth's surface using a small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipped...
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Jun 27, 20232 min read
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What is the difference between hiring a Pro or using my mate and his drone for free?
There is a perception that anyone can just throw a drone up in the air and produce beautiful video, and that anybody can fly a drone....
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May 12, 20212 min read
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Ely Aviation Scores Most Successful Year Yet
Cambridgeshire based commercial drone operator Ely Aviation has just closed the book on its most successful year yet. The company has two...
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Nov 10, 20191 min read
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Ely Aviation Flies High at Jesus College
Ely Aviation has recently completed a commission for the beautiful Jesus College in the University city of Cambridge. Ely Aviation was...
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Oct 8, 20191 min read
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Project Kosovo Complete
Cambridgeshire based commercial drone operator Ely Aviation has just completed a mammoth week long commission with Carbon 2050 in the...
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Sep 18, 20192 min read
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Ely Aviation Delivers for Cambridge Judge Business School
Aerial cinematography and photography specialist Ely Aviation recently undertook its first commission for the University of Cambridge at ...
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Aug 31, 20191 min read
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Filming the Sport of Kings
Cambridgeshire based commercial drone operator Ely Aviation was recently commissioned by leading international digital content agency to...
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Jul 31, 20191 min read
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Catching the Right View for Laing O’Rourke
Industry leading commercial drone operator Ely Aviation was recently selected by construction company Laing O’Rourke to provide aerial...
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Jul 9, 20191 min read
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Going Ape in the Lake District with Giant Peach
Industry leading commercial drone operator Ely Aviation was recently chosen by digital content agency Giant Peach to deliver stunning...
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Jun 17, 20191 min read
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Buy Cheap Buy Twice
This is a very old saying, but never a truer word has been spoken. It’s a plain fact of life that you cannot buy the cheapest of cheap...
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Apr 14, 20192 min read
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Ely Aviation Creates for Whittlebury Park
Ely Aviation, one of the country’s leading aerial cinematography specialists was recently commissioned by client Whittlebury Park to...
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Mar 22, 20191 min read
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Ely Aviation selected by UK Centre of UAV Excellence Cranfield University
Industry leading commercial UAV specialist Ely Aviation has recently been chosen to work with the Cranfield University. Cranfield is a...
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Feb 5, 20191 min read
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Peak Efficiency!
Industry leading commercial drone operator Ely Aviation was recently selected by Channel4 News and ITN to produce stunning aerial...
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Jan 18, 20191 min read
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What you need to know if you are giving or getting a drone for Christmas.
Drones are expected to be one of the most popular gifts over the forthcoming festive period, with thousands of people set to be opening...
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Dec 20, 20183 min read
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Ely Aviation delivers Aerial Excellence for TG Lynes
Ely Aviation, one of the UK’s leading aerial cinematography specialists was recently commissioned by industry leading industrial...
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Dec 6, 20181 min read
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November 2018 Student Testimonials
Hot on the heels of graduating from ProDrone Academy via the 3iC Remote Pilot Authorisation course, two of our students sum up their...
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Nov 23, 20181 min read
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