Why Ground Control Can Make or Break Your Drone Crash Reconstruction
Discover why ground control is essential in drone-based crash reconstruction and forensic mapping. Geomatics expert Assay Burke and former state trooper Kevin Kinney walk through setting up ground control points (GCPs), measuring with high-accuracy GPS, and comparing data processed with and without GCPs.
Perfect for investigators, reconstructionists, and forensic professionals looking to improve the accuracy and reliability of their drone workflows.
Learn how small errors can lead to major discrepancies—and how to avoid them to ensure your drone data stands up in court.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Common Mistakes in Crash Reconstruction
00:38 Understanding Ground Control Points (GCPs)
01:29 Setting Up Ground Control Targets
02:07 Documenting GCPs with GPS
06:40 Processing Data with and without Ground Control
10:52 Final Thoughts and Recommendations