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So You Want to Create Maps Using Drones?: Photogrammetry Field Guide for Photographers, Researchers and Conservationists Paperback – September 21, 2015

by Kike Calvo (Author), Xuhui Lee (Foreword)
3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 31 ratings
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"Photogrammetry with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones) is a rapidly maturing technology. Being versatile and inexpensive, it has the potential to offer solutions in a wide range of applications, such as forestry inventory,precision agriculture, flood hazard assessment, pollution monitoring, land survey, and integrity assessment of industrial facilities.

Written in the form of a field guide, this book explains, in easy-to-understand language, basic concepts of photogrammetry and spatial data, and techniques for mosaicking drone photos.The book is not intended as a complete "do-it-yourself" guide, but after reading it, you get a good sense about what hardware and software parts you will need to assemble a drone system on your own. Or if you have the funds, simply purchase a commercial product and follow the steps laid out in the book to design your application. Towards that end, you will find the survey of industrial leaders of environmental drone applications particularly useful.

The author of the book, Kike Calvo, is an experienced National Geographic Creative photographer. The explanation of technical jargons is based on his own experience and interviews with his colleagues. Some of the questions and answers are included in the book. These are questions you probably would have and Calvo has already got expert answers for you. I find this style of writing quite effective,injecting liveness into what otherwise could be dry reading.UAV photogrammetry is not just about obtaining pretty pictures. To realize its potential you must "georeference" the pictures, produce an "orthomosaic", and make "3D point clouds". Read the book to find out what all these mean, and much more.

Foreword by Xuhui Lee. Sara Shallenberger Brown Professor, Yale University. 
Editor-in-Chief, Agricultural and Forest Meteorology.
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"This truly is THE "go-to" guide for anyone looking to understand more about the processes in producing orthomosaic images, maps, 3D models and more using drones."-- Jeff Foster, Editorial Director & Co-founder of the Drone Coalition

"This book contains all the essential information on map-making with drones. From "how-to" information, to a deeper understanding of image-acquisition and photogrammetry, both beginners and professionals can benefit from the knowledge laid out here. Mr.Calvo did his research with leading developers in the drone and photogrammetric software industry, including Pix4D, SenseFly, DJI, 3DRobotics, and Aeryon Labs...the information is sound and I highly recommend the book." -- Krista Montgomery, Pix4D Public Relations.

"This is a great book for anyone who is interested in learning how to use the emerging UAV technology to create maps, 3D models, or produce orthomosaic images. This terrific guide introduces you to the common industry terminology and the hardware and software needed to begin putting your investment to work.../...I will recommend it to anyone looking to learn more about the incredible capabilities of aerial imagery." -- Clint Wimmer, DSLRPros

"Easily 5+ Stars. Mr. Calvo described this highly technical drone application and presented it in such a way that anyone can enjoy this book and and use it to help them become prepared for the Drone Revolution. The majority of my work is involved in educating the future small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) (aka Drone) workforce to be able to compete for the hundreds of thousands of highly technical new jobs that the Drone Revolution is now creating and will create in the next decade. Any of my students would benefit from reading this book, and I am going to start recommending it to all of them. Well done Mr. Calvo - 2 Thumbs Up!"-- John L. Minor. Provost, Unmanned Vehicle University.

"Field guides for photogrammetry are rare, and it's great that Mr. Calvo (you can't use his first name in an Amazon review!) has taken the time to put this book together. It's a good overview of photogrammetry using fixed-wing and multi rotor drones .../... recommend this book if you have been curious about photogrammetry and are looking for a way to get started."-- Eric Cheng, author of "Aerial Photography and Videography Using Drones"

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¨This book is a very good reference for the use of drones to create photogrammetry and turn photos into 3D imagery. It is an excellent resource for the experienced drone operator and those new to the profession. It is very easy to read and provides tips and tricks to take a lot of the mystery out of the process. I would encourage Mr. Calvo to write an update. Thank you so much for helping to take a lot of the mystery out of using drones to create maps from drone imagery. This book is an excellent reference for the use of drones in photogrammetry. It is a great resource for both the very experienced drone operator and for those new to the profession. It is very easy to read and provides excellent "tips and tricks" to make the process more understandable. I would hope that you will find the time to write a sequel to update the material"

Douglas J. Manifold
Branch Chief, Professional Standards Branch
Training Division, Public Affairs Directorate
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blurb (September 21, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 72 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1320369510
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1320369510
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.19 x 10 inches
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    3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 31 ratings

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Kike Calvo

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Kike Calvo (pronounced Kee-Keh) is an award-winning photographer, journalist, and author focused on culture and the environment. He is also a National Geographic Certified Educator.

He has been on assignment in dozens of countries, working on stories ranging from belugas in the Arctic to traditional Hmong costumes in Laos. Kike's images have been published in National Geographic Magazine, The New York Times, Time, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, New York Magazine, Rolling Stone, and Vanity Fair, among others. A National Geographic Certified Educator and a former contributor to National Geographic's Voices blog, his images are represented by AP Images, Redux Pictures, and the National Geographic Image Collection.

Kike has been part of scientific river expeditions in Colombia, Brazil, and Peru. Over the years, Kike has joined numerous National Geographic Expeditions, from Spain and Patagonia to Costa Rica and the Amazon. He also enjoys teaching photography workshops and has been a guest lecturer at leading institutions like the School of Visual Arts and Yale University. Kike is the recipient of the 2020, 2021, and 2022 Safina Center Fellowship.

Kike is the co-founder of The Adventures of Pili initiative, a project with the mission to create bilingual books that will increase children’s awareness of global environmental issues and foster multi-lingual literacy. Partnering with local NGOs, and adding the support of companies and readers, to date, thousands of free bilingual books have been given to kids living in remote communities around the world.

Kike is pioneering in using small unmanned aerial systems to produce aerial photography as art and as a tool for research and conservation. His early work with drones was profiled as a genius in the 2019 National Geographic Almanac. He is also known for his iconic photographic project, World of Dances, on the intersection of dance, nature, and architecture. He has authored fifteen books, including Drones for Conservation; Staten Island: A Visual Journey to the Lighthouse at the End of the World; Habitats, with forewords by David Doubilet, and Jean-Michel Cousteau; and Corpus Christi in Atánquez. Professor of Anthropology and author Wade Davis, has described Kike as a worldly and seasoned photographer, and a fresh voice in the world of (visual) anthropology.

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James PJ
3.0 out of 5 stars Basic
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2023
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The book is basic stuff. Wait for a book on photogrammetry that covers the basics, but delves in much deeper featuring critiques of available software options.
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Marvin Gore
5.0 out of 5 stars Great info for beginners!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2016
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Full of good info on subject very please with it all written in a easy to read format
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Juan De Frias
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2016
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Thanks!!! Gracias!!!
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Racharg
1.0 out of 5 stars Save your money! As others have mentioned, Google ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2016
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Save your money! As others have mentioned, Google can provide you more information than this book. In fact, this book references the internet frequently in its pages. The case studies are light on details. The information contained here is not in keeping with its price. A field guide, as its tagline suggests, this is not.
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Greg Schulz
2.0 out of 5 stars Convient way to get what you can get for free via web searches
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2019
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If the price for a new copy were down in the $8-9 range (or less for used) instead of $16+ for would have given this a four star. Some of the material is dated which is expected given fast pace of technology evolution, some of it still relevant as tips, techniques tend to have longer shelf life. Most if not all of what is in the book you can find via various websites, however there is the ease of it being in one place pre-printed for reading. Would like to have read, seen and heard more of the authors expereinces as much of the book reads like an interview or discussions with others which has some value. However if I want to read interview type material can get that off of the web. Overall, Convient way to get what you can get for free via web searches, if you can get for $8 or so new, less for used, might be worth it.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Meh. Not a lot of information you can't already find on the internet. Limited examples, and no actionable steps to take.
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2016
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There is a lot of talk about the methodologies behind photogrammetry, and how drones work. Literally the first half of the book assumes you don't know anything about drones and aerial photography/mapping. I knew enough to do some research, and have been familiarizing myself with the techniques and tools, and feel that if you've done the same, you'll have the same issue with this book.
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KTM
5.0 out of 5 stars Good suggestion for drone and software
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2016
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Good book on Drones and software
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doglife
3.0 out of 5 stars Meh.
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2016
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This book seems hastily put together, riddled with typing and grammatical errors, no sense of consistency, very repetitive. The internet has been much more helpful to me. It seems to be made of high quality materials though.
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Client d'Amazon
4.0 out of 5 stars The only book I have found to understand photogrammetry using drones
Reviewed in France on September 18, 2016
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If you want to learn more about photogrammetry using drones this is the right book for you. Learn the step to organise your project, how does the software works and what is a 3D points cloud or an orthomosaic.
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David Santos
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
Reviewed in Spain on January 28, 2016
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I recommend this book for anyone who wants an approach to the wonderful world of photogrammetry. It has a pleasant reading.
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Gary Boag
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2016
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Ideal starting reference book if you are interested in photogrammetry.
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