Basic Mapping
Mapping Vocabulary
Software
Tools
General
100

A software for processing drone captured-images into 2d and 3d maps

What is ESRI Drone2Map?

100

A single, geometrically corrected image “stitched” together from multiple drone photos

What is “orthomosaic”?

100

JPEG and TIFF

What is file types that can be used as input in ESRI Drone2Map?

100

Ground Control Point Viewer

What is a tool within Drone2Map primarily used to check the GPS accuracy of images?

100

It stitches images together based on GPS and GCP data

What Drone2Map does to handle the processing of multiple images?

200

A 3D representation that includes structures like trees and buildings

What is a “digital surface model” (DSM) output in Drone2Map?

200

Automatically identified points where images overlap

What is a “tie point”?

200

Overlapping images from different angles

What is the type of data is essential for creating 3D models in Drone2Map?

200

To enhance GPS alignment and spatial accuracy

What is the purpose of using Ground Control Points (GCP’s) in drone mapping?

200

Use Ground Control Points (GCP’s)

What is used to ensure accurate GPS alignment in your imagery?

300

Digital Surface Model; it provides elevation data including buildings and vegetation

What is “DSM” and why is it useful?

300

To add detailed surface textures over the mesh for realistic visualization

What is the main purpose of a textured model?

300

Set the project name and file location

What is the first step when starting a new project in Drone2Map?

300

It processes images to create 3D models and DSMs

What is the function that the “3D mapping” template provide?

300

For quick, low-resolution previews during field operations

What is the use of the “Rapid” processing option?

400

A collection of 3D points generated from overlapping drone images

What is a point cloud in the context of Drone2Map and how is it generated?

400

Point clouds capture discrete 3D points, whereas meshes connect these points to create surfaces

What is true when comparing point clouds and meshes?

400

Review the Quality Report for processing errors

What must be completed before exporting a map in Drone2Map?

400

60-80%

What is the percentage of overlap is recommended when capturing drone images for Drone2Map?

400

Import the GCP file before starting image processing

What is the step necessary to include Ground Control Points in a Drone2Map project?

500

Data output that is best for accurate measurements of surface elevation and slope in Drone2Map


What is a Point Cloud?

500

Applying detailed image textures over 3D meshes

What is a textured model improve the visual experience in Drone2Map?

500

Click “Run” in the processing tab

What is the action must you take to start processing the images?

500

Measurement Tool

What is the tool  that allows users to measure distances and areas within a map?

500

A network of connected triangles formed from point clouds

What is the description of a mesh in Drone2Map?

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