摘要: |
Unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) equipped with digital cameras, light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors, or both enable the collection of high spatial resolution three-dimensional (3D) quantitative geospatial data. This data may be used to support a variety of surveying and mapping activities, potentially with lower costs and greater safety than traditional survey methods. When using a camera, the technique is called Structure-from-Motion photogrammetry or UAS-SfM. In practice, there are important differences between UAS-SfM and UAS-LiDAR including measurement fidelity, operational considerations, post-processing workflows, and cost-effectiveness. With a lack of clear guidance on when UAS-SfM versus UAS-LiDAR is the best fit for a specific task, there is a need to evaluate the real-world performance capabilities and limitations of both technologies. |