DJI M210 V2 RTK system added to our fleet.

We have added another aircraft to our drone fleet - the DJI M210 V2 RTK system. Using the RTK system we are able to significantly increase the accuracy of our mapping and survey services.

The key benefit of an aircraft using RTK is the pinpoint accuracy of the aircraft during flight. You and the aircraft know it’s specific location at all times resulting in exact hovering, even during high winds. An aircraft having such precise accuracy is an amazing feature as it allows pilots to operate in small spaces and close to objects. Further to this, steady hovering and movement allows pilots to obtain meticulously gather data without issues with the aircraft moving.

Further to the centimetre accuracy, the RTK provides protection from interference from radio frequency (RF) and electromagnetic fields (EMF). Interference of this kind may occur when flying your aircraft close to power lines, radio towers, large metal structure, etc. This is likely to be required for enterprise pilots, especially within industrial applications. Interference from RF and EMF can cause a loss of GPS, resulting in the aircraft entering ATTI mode. ATTI mode can cause significant disruption to the flight of your aircraft and could result in a flyaway or drone crash. This is particularly dangerous if flying close to obstructions.

Another useful feature of RTK is the accurate geotagging of the information the aircraft captures. This includes both images and video which will be tagged with the aircraft’s location for future use. It’s clear that RTK in drones can result in valuable benefits for enterprise users. Keep reading for the specific applications that RTK benefits.