UAS MAPPING PROJECTS

These are a few example UAS mapping projects that I have completed.

Placitas Mapping Project

This is the first UAS mapping project I ever completed. The orthomosaic and model were created in Agisoft Metashape.
The final maps were created in ArcMap. This project was completed for the UNM course EPS 400- Drones.

The idea behind this project was to create an orthomosaic and 3D model. In turn, I added the task of using ArcMap machine learning to locate juniper trees within the study area.

All end products seen were created using UAS imagery collected from a DJI phantom 4.


Map of classified juniper trees near Placitas, NM.

Study Area Map

This map shows the juniper trees and shadows that were classified using ArcMap.
Heat map displaying the density of Juniper trees in near Placitas, NM.

Juniper Tree Heatmap

This heatmap displays the density of juniper trees within the study area.



DEM of the study area.

This DEM was created via Agisoft Metashape.

Video displaying the generated 3D model.

This video displays the model from a vertical "fly over" perspective.

Video displaying the generated 3D model.

This video displays the model from a horizontal "around" perspective.

Candelaria Trailhead


This was an attempt at creating an orthomosaic of an interesting granite formation at the start of the trailhead.

Orthomosaic of large granite rocks.

Candelaria Trailhead

Imagery was collected via DJI Mavic Pro. A seamless orthomoasic was created with an extremely high image resolution.


Bosque SFM Comparsion

This mapping project was an attempt at comparing two UAS mapping applicactions, Pix 4D and WebODM.

Pix4D is a paid application, however this was done with a free trial. WebDOM is a free open source application. Each application was run on similar settings to create an equal comparison. All imagery was collected via DJI Mavic Pro.

Pix4D

This application created a seamless orthomosaic that has a relaitvely good image resolution. However, this application struggled with the river images, where WebDOM did not.

WebDOM

This application created an orthomosaic, however it was not complete. There are holes in more complex areas of the study area. The image resolution is also somewhat lesser than what was expected.