Drone Resources

A simple compilation of papers and other resources related to drones and their applications.

• Rossini et al. (2018): Rapid melting dynamics of an alpine glacier with repeated UAV photogrammetry. Geomorphology, 304, 159-172. UAVs and SfM.
• 8 tips that will let you achieve survey-grade accuracy of your drone survey.
• Wigmore and Mark (2017): Monitoring tropical debris-covered glacier dynamics from high-resolution unmanned aerial vehicle photogrammetry, Cordillera Blanca, Peru. The Cryosphere, 11, 2463-2480.
• Ryan et al. (2017): Derivation of High Spatial Resolution Albedo from UAV Digital Imagery: Application over the Greenland Ice Sheet. Frontiers in Earth Science, May 2017. Using a basic consumer grade camera to measure albedo. Not quite as simple as it sounds, but very cool!
• Dabski et al. (2017): UAV-based detection and spatial analysis of periglacial landforms on Demay Point (King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. Geomorphology, 290, 29-38. Home-made professional fixed-wing drone paired with a Canon 700D DSLR.
• O'Connor et al. (2017): Cameras and settings for aerial surveys in the geosciences: Optimising image data. Progress in Physical Geography, 41(3), 325-344. Lot's of details about cameras and lenses.
• Krsak et al. (2016): Use of low-cost UAV photogrammetry to analyze the accuracy of a digital elevation model in a case study. Measurement, 91, 276-287. Using a DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ to create a high-quality DEM.