September 1-3, 2026  •  Caesars Forum  •  Las Vegas

Session Details

Best Practices for Maintaining Survey-Grade Accuracy in High-Volume UAV Operations

Sep 02 2026

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT

Room 409-412

As drone programs expand from small, localized projects to enterprise-level operations, maintaining precision across massive, multi-flight datasets often becomes a major bottleneck. The outstanding question facing today’s geospatial professionals is: Can you truly scale UAV operations without sacrificing the reliable, survey-grade accuracy your clients demand?

These three subject matter experts say uncompromising scale is not only possible, but essential. Join our expert panel for an honest, in-depth look at the field-tested strategies behind successful high-volume drone mapping. Using real-world systems and complex datasets, we’ll uncover the hidden operational pitfalls that degrade accuracy to boost productivity while slashing overhead costs. From optimal hardware selection and mission planning to advanced LiDAR, Photogrammetry, and Trajectory processing, you will learn how to streamline your entire data pipeline.

We will dive deep into automated software workflows, robust data management, and rigorous QA/QC standards. Get the actionable insights you need to build and lead a high-volume, future-ready UAV surveying practice. Elevate the quality of your deliverables, empower your field teams, and outpace the competition.

Moderating

Trimble Applanix

Featuring

YellowScan Inc.

MJ Engineering

RMD Systems