Romaniuk, P.; Saeed, K.; Boucetta, R. Exploring Object Size Estimation Through Low-Cost Drone Technology. Preprints2023, 2023061291. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202306.1291.v1
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Romaniuk, P., Saeed, K., & Boucetta, R. (2023). Exploring Object Size Estimation Through Low-Cost Drone Technology. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202306.1291.v1
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Romaniuk, P., Khalid Saeed and Rahma Boucetta. 2023 "Exploring Object Size Estimation Through Low-Cost Drone Technology" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202306.1291.v1
Abstract
This paper aims at trying to answer the question of whether a low cost drone equipped with a regular camera can serve as a simple device to estimate the size of objects. Ad-ditionally, it assesses if the accuracy of measurement is good enough for using a drone for measurements, relying solely on GPS position and camera. A review of the literature pertaining to ground object measurements was conducted. The availability of such in-struments was evaluated in terms of purchase and rental costs, the number of instru-ments on the market, and the time to obtain them. The most common measurement methods were considered and their unit costs were reviewed. The cost of professional surveying and measuring equipment was compared to the possibility of using low-cost, non-commercial drones to measure objects and surfaces. The quality of the images ob-tained was compared with high-resolution satellite systems. Is an ordinary drone with a standard camera suitable for length measurement without professional measuring equipment? Should the results be considered only in the category of size estimation?
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