Abstract
Abstract. Unmanned air vehicle systems (UAVSs), which are presently defined as effective measuring instruments, can be used for measurements and evaluation studies in fields. Furthermore, UAVs are effective tools that can produce high-precision and resolution data for use in geographic information system-based work. This study examined a multicopter (hexacopter) as an air platform to seek opportunity in generating DSM with high resolution. Flights were performed in Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Campus area in Turkey. Pre-assessment of field works, mission, tests and installation were prepared by using a Laptop with an adaptive ground control station. Hand remote controller unit was also linked and activated during flight to interfere with emergency situations. Canon model IXSUS 160 was preferred as sensor. As a result of this study, as mentioned previous studies, .The orthophotos can be produced by RGB (Red-green-blue) images obtained with UAV, herewith information on terrain topography, land cover and soil erosion can be evaluated.
Highlights
Generating digital surface models (DSMs) by unmanned air vehicles (UAV) and mountable systems become an appropriate and common method for scientific assessments and for engineering related works
This study examined a multicopter as an air platform
Canon model IXSUS 160 which sensor mounted on hexacopter has a record ability on the secure digital (SD) Card inside the camera, was mounted on air platform (Figure 2;3) (Remondino et al, 2011; Chao et al, 2016)
Summary
Generating digital surface models (DSMs) by unmanned air vehicles (UAV) and mountable systems become an appropriate and common method for scientific assessments and for engineering related works. UAV classes, the specification of mounted sensors, flight height and speed may vary according to the aim and specific scope of the research(Watts et al, 2012; Wings et al, 2014; Gülci and Akay, 2016). The UAV-based studies that include before and after the flight stages, should be well designed for the quality of produced photogrammetric data and security (Akgül et al, 2016)
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