InTerra SmarTarget® utilizes drone photogrammetry and autonomous GPS receivers to create high-accuracy ground control points during aerial surveys, eliminating the need for traditional GPS equipment and reducing field time. This system enables surveyors to efficiently process data in real-time, ensuring timely project delivery and improved accuracy without the delays associated with ground control point coordination.
Funding
$100K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional surveying methods for drone photogrammetry are time-consuming and often require specialized GPS equipment, leading to delays in project delivery and increased operational costs. Waiting for ground control point coordinates can significantly slow down the data processing workflow.
Solution
InTerra SmarTarget offers a solution for creating high-accuracy ground control points (GCPs) for drone-based aerial surveys, streamlining the topographic modeling process. The system utilizes autonomous GPS receivers integrated with cloth targets, eliminating the need for conventional GPS rovers and reducing field time. The InTerra Locator software rapidly processes data using Post-Process Kinematic (PPK) techniques, leveraging Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) data to remove errors and generate precise positional data. This approach enables surveyors to efficiently process imagery with ground control points, accelerating project completion and improving accuracy. The system's design focuses on ease of use and ruggedness, supporting field personnel and ensuring reliable data capture.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals who utilize drone photogrammetry for topographic modeling and require a more efficient and accurate method for establishing ground control points.
Features
- Autonomous GPS receivers integrated into durable, portable ground control targets
- Dual-tone cloth targets for high visibility in drone imagery up to 400' AGL
- Post-Process Kinematic (PPK) processing using CORS data for high-accuracy positioning
- InTerra Locator software for streamlined data download and processing
- Wizard-driven software interface for ease of use, even for non-experts
- Local software installation option, eliminating subscription fees
- Compatibility with AI-powered platforms for real-time 3D modeling and automated volume calculations
- Integration with InTerra Datum base station for sub-centimeter accuracy