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How We Update OBM Maps

Overview

DART will fly the areas to be mapped either with its 40 foot helium filled blimp camera platform or plane based platform, depending upon the size of the areas to be mapped.
Ground control for the photography is typically established using Trimble GPS. Control is established, in the instance of a new subdivision, at road intersections. A minimum of three control points are required. DART usually uses 5 control points.
Photographs are obtained with our ROLLEIMETRIC photogrammetry system. Click here to review in detail the process of our photogrammetry system.
The aerial images are scanned, and using the ROLLEIMETRIC CDW software a computer model is created of the area. Features are mapped by drawing on the photographs (for example the homes) and the software calculates the X,Y, and Z co-ordinates of the feature. For a typical survey, an accuracy of 10cm to 20cm is achieved. This is increased or decreased depending upon end user requirements.
DART has the unique ability of providing a level of accuracy that you request, so you pay for only what you need. Unlike tradition techniques (ie total station survey) that have an accuracy that is simply provided, DART offers a level of accuracy you need to save you even more money. Considering that typical OBM mapping has an accuracy in the range of metres, DART improves the accuracy your mapping.
DART provides both digital files in real world co-ordinates (your choice of format) of the mapping, and colour or B&W prints. We'll even install the mapping on your computer system or GIS.
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