Let’s get it on the table: Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have the potential to be disruptive technology of the same magnitude as the geospatial industry experienced with GNSS and robotic total stations. There are two reasons for this. First, UAS can collect large amounts of data in a short time and at a low cost. Second, and more importantly, data from UAS can be quickly processed, analyzed and delivered to the people who need the information. These benefits drive greater efficiency for geospatial professionals and their clients.

Why all the excitement?