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Guides (4)
Drone Survey 15 min read
Ground Control Points (GCPs) in Drone Survey: Accuracy, Placement and DGCA Compliance for Heritage Sites
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DGCA Drone Regulations for Heritage Site Documentation in India
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RTK and PPK Drone Survey vs Ground Control Points for Heritage Documentation
ReadGlossary Terms (5)
Ground Sampling Distance
The size in real-world units (typically cm/px) represented by one pixel in a drone or aerial image — the primary metric for spatial resolution in drone survey.
Drone Survey
The use of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) carrying a camera or sensor to capture data for mapping, photogrammetry or inspection — now standard for inaccessible heritage areas.
Remote Pilot Licence
The DGCA licence required to operate a drone commercially in India — obtained by completing an approved training programme and passing the DGCA examination.
Digital Sky
The DGCA's online platform for drone registration and flight permission — all commercial drone operators in India must register their aircraft and file flight notices here.
DGCA
The Indian government authority that regulates all civil aviation including drones — responsible for the Drone Rules 2021, the Remote Pilot Licence and the Digital Sky platform.