AT309 Lab #6 Field Report

Overview:

Collecting data using a Mavic 2 Pro at Purdue Wildlife Area to create a mapping model.

Weather Conditions:

Moderate winds, mostly cloudy, 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

Location Conditions:

Ground is wet, lots of vegetation and wildlife, and 13 people total at the location.

Potential Hazards:

Several other drones operating nearby, high tree line surrounding the location, other teams operating on the ground beneath the flight path, vehicles nearby launch location.

Deliverables:

• Altitude: 200 ft AGL

• Overlap: 80% front and lateral

• Camera angle: Nadir (90 degrees)

• Single grid

GCP Locations:

Figure 1. Location of the GCP markers.

Flight Data:

Start setup time: 2:30pm

Drone T/O time: 2:42pm

Drone land time: 2:47pm

Mission end time: 2:54pm

Drone operator: Branden Gallimore

Visual Observer: Leighton Moorlach