What is the difference between mapping drones and surveying drones?

Understanding the differences between mapping and inspection will help you choose the best application for your use case.

Mapping is creating an accurate representation of 'where something is' at a location or on a site.

This georeferenced data can be stitched together to create a 2D map or 3D model. Photogrammetry or LiDAR are common data collection methods.

In contrast, a drone inspection yields a series of individual images that are used to understand the condition of an asset and identify defects and issues before they become too large or unmanageable. RGB or thermal data is often associated with a drone inspection.