In today’s episode, we discuss checkpoints and their use in drone missions. There has been a lot of discussion about GCPs in the industry and on the podcast, but Martin’s question today is about checkpoints. Martin wants to know how to use checkpoints effectively. In today’s episode, we dive into what role checkpoints play in a mission, why pilots use checkpoints, and how to use checkpoints effectively. We talk about natural references, mapping accuracy, and how the latest versions of mapping software can help pilots use checkpoints effectively.
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(01:52) Questions about GCP and Checkpoints today
(04:31) What does Checkpoint do for GCP and how does it handle accuracy?
(07:51) How to effectively use checkpoints
(09:42) Using Software to Measure GCP and Checkpoints
(12:11) Understanding the surroundings when measuring
