TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR UAVs FOR 3D TERRAIN MAPPING

Authors

  • Oksana Udovytska Expert in 3D Object Design for Applied Art and Digital Use by Using New Technology, USA Author

Keywords:

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drones, 3D mapping, photogrammetry, LiDAR, visual-inertial systems (VIO, SLAM), inertial measurement unit (IMU), georeferencing accuracy, digital terrain model (DTM).

Abstract

This article summarizes the current technical requirements and architectural solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, drones) intended for three-dimensional terrain mapping (photogrammetry, LiDAR, visual-optical SLAM systems). Recommendations are provided regarding platform selection, sensors (cameras, LiDAR, IMU, GNSS/RTK/PPK), survey parameters (GSD, overlaps, trajectories), data processing (SfM–MVS, LiDAR pipelines, visual-inertial filters), and accuracy assessment.

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Published

2025-12-22

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 9 (2025)

Section

Articles

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How to Cite

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR UAVs FOR 3D TERRAIN MAPPING. (2025). Modern American Journal of Engineering, Technology, and Innovation, 1(9), 156-168. https://usajournals.org/index.php/2/article/view/1677