Surveying & Construction

The DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise is DJI’s latest entry into its Enterprise line, redefining the industry standards for small commercial drones. Optimised for drone mapping, the Mavic 3E will be replacing the beloved and now discontinued, Phantom 4 RTK. In this blog, we will look at the differences between the Mavic 3E and P4R, and […]

The DJI Zenmuse P1 is DJI’s first entry into the photogrammetry market. Integrating a full-frame sensor with interchangeable fixed-focus lenses on a 3-axis gimbal, this payload takes efficiency and accuracy to a whole new level. But just how good is this payload? In this blog, we’ll be answering your questions on the DJI Zenmuse P1. […]

In this ever-changing world of technology, refining and improving the concept of “ultimate precision” sits proudly at the top of the list for many innovators. An RTK Licence allows users to achieve centimetre level accuracy in real-time where there is a phone signal. RTK makes GPS/GNSS a very efficient tool for surveys, construction staking, machine […]

Regardless of your industry, it’s certain that technology has changed at least one way you work. From artificial intelligence to smartphones and augmented reality, there’s no shortage of incredible new products to make our daily lives easier and more productive, yet it’s often the less glamorous innovations such as wind turbines that are having the […]

Whether you are looking at deploying drones in your business or are thinking about starting your own drone services company in 2022. There is no better time to get involved in the commercial drone market. A recent report by PWC shows that drones will provide a £42 billion uplift to the UK economy by 2030. […]

If you’re looking to start making smarter decisions based on REAL data then it’s time to start utilising a 3D mapping software. By using software like Pix4Dmapper you can create 3D maps and models with the data from your drone. Learn about the full Pix4D software suite and how it can improve your organisation’s efficiency on our Pix4D Resource Centre.  Your one-stop shop to […]

5-10 minute read Numerous surveying and construction companies across the UK have been integrating drones into their operations for some time now. However, for those of you who haven’t made the jump yet, this blog will give you an introduction into the best entry level drones for surveying, so you can take that next step […]

Know your PPK from your RTK: how GPS correction systems are changing our understanding of landscapes Accuracy and precision are essential for any mapping or surveying task. When deploying a drone to do either, pinpoint location information can be enabled with GPS correction technology. There are two emerging and developing methods for doing this, namely […]

Drones have become a recognisable and everyday part of our modern society and can be used in a range of different ways. From capturing unique photographs of previously inaccessible scenes, gathering sensitive audio and visual information and data, to simply enjoying exploring the skies around a location. Drones have a variety of uses. They are […]

Aerial photogrammetry has so many applications, especially when it comes to survey practices. However, it has traditionally been limited to expensive manned aerial photogrammetry, however drones have changed that! The affordability of aerial photogrammetry unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have opened up the possibilities for many companies to use this technology to great advantage… but what makes a […]

Arcadis – Civil Engineering At Coptrz, we know that challenging terrain comes with the territory of surveying, and more often than not access and measuring points are difficult to reach and require time heavy and meticulous planning and operations. Let’s take a look at a case study using drones for surveying… The recent introduction of […]

The Drones in Surveying Summit 2021 Aerial photogrammetry and surveying are not a new combination, manned aircraft have long been the reliable yet expensive choice for surveyors in the collation of big data sets across large areas. Yet the media coverage and advancements in technologies like battery capacity have brought drones into the spotlight for […]