18.2 - Types of UAVs Used in Aerial Surveying
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What is a fixed-wing drone?
💡 Hint: Think of planes that don’t need to hover.
Name one advantage of multi-rotor drones.
💡 Hint: Consider their ability to navigate tight spaces.
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What type of drone is best suited for long-range surveys?
💡 Hint: Which drone can fly farther without needing to land?
True or False: Multi-rotor drones are ideal for detailed inspections in confined spaces.
💡 Hint: Think about how they move compared to fixed-wing drones.
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Consider a large construction project. Outline which type of drone you would recommend at different phases (planning, construction, and final inspection) and justify your choices.
💡 Hint: Think of the needs at each stage.
Design a survey strategy for a mixed environment combining urban areas and open fields. What types of drones would you deploy, and why?
💡 Hint: Consider operational strengths in different types of environments.
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