Who needs this?
Drone operators choosing between nadir and oblique rigs, engineering firms needing mechanical shutters for photogrammetry, and ag teams layering multispectral indices on top of ortho mosaics.
Common payload categories
- High-res RGB: Photogrammetry, orthophotos — look for GSD targets and shutter type.
- Multispectral: Crop health, vegetation analysis — calibrated bands matter.
- LiDAR: See LiDAR guide for point rates and range.
- Thermal: Solar, roof, utility inspections — resolution vs altitude tradeoffs.