This is a typical example of a map created using a drone. A map created using a drone shows a detailed view of the park, including greenery, the playground, and the walking paths. The map has a superimposed layer created in AutoCAD shown in cyan which makes it easy to identify different features in the park.

Drones are a very accurate way to create maps reflecting the most recent state of the area. They can fly over areas that would be difficult or impossible to reach by foot, and they can capture high-resolution images that can be used to capture detailed images. Drone services are also relatively affordable and easy to use, which makes them a popular choice for businesses and organizations that need immediate mapping services for a particular area.

In addition to mapping, drones can also be used for a variety of other purposes, including current construction project status, real estate advertisement, and other applications that require photography, and videography.

Legal Note:

This park is located in non-controlled air space, and as of the date of this posting under the control of Vancouver Parks and Recreation with no drone restrictions.

To see what locations are in controlled or non-controlled air space, visit the FAA UAS Data Map online.

To view Vancouver, Washington’s park code visit the park code website.

Drone flyovers are a great way to get a bird’s-eye view of a site during all stages of construction. They can be used to track progress, identify potential problems, and communicate with stakeholders.

In this case, the drone flyover was used to:

• Track the progress of construction. This helped the contractor ensure that the project is on schedule and within budget.
• Identify potential problems and safety hazards, such as exposed wires or uneven surfaces.
• Communicate with stakeholders. The contractor was able to share progress updates with the school community.

Flyovers such as this can help to improve efficiency, safety, and communication.

Here are some additional benefits of using drones for construction:

• Drones can access hard-to-reach areas, such as rooftops and high-rise buildings.
• Drones can capture high-resolution images and videos, which can be used to create detailed reports.
• Drones can be used to monitor construction progress in real time.
• Drones can be used to inspect construction sites for safety hazards.

Legal Note:

The area shown is located in non-controlled air space and in the city limits, which has no drone restrictions as of the date of this posting. To see which areas are in controlled and non-controlled air space, see the link below to visit the FAA’s interactive online map.

FAA UAS Visualize it Data Map

The Dalles, Oregon is a significant historical area, as it was the final stop for many pioneers traveling along the Oregon Trail. The town was founded in 1851 and quickly became a major trading post and supply center for pioneers heading west. Today, The Dalles is home to a number of historical landmarks, including the Fort Dalles Museum, the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, and several pioneer cemeteries.

I find the cemeteries particularly important as the final resting places for pioneers who died while traveling along the Oregon Trail. Many are in disrepair, and we’re currently field checking and updating records of the graves so that the pioneers who are buried there will never be forgotten.

There are a number of ways we are updating these records. One way is to create current maps of the cemeteries and note the locations of each grave. We are also researching and listing the names, birth and death dates of the people who are buried there. This is an ongoing project entailing researching historical records, such as census records and death certificates.