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(below): DEM created from eBee Plus data georeferenced with GCPs and camera positions. Also displayed are locations of the base station, GCPs, and checkpoints.

(below): DEM created from eBee Plus data georeferenced with GCPs and camera positions. Also displayed are locations of the base station, GCPs, and checkpoints.

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We compared the accuracies of digital elevation models (DEMs) produced with structure-from-motion photogrammetry using different cameras, unmanned aerial system (UAS) platforms, and georeferencing techniques. The UASs and cameras were a Phantom 4-Pro quadcopter (stock DJI 20Mpixel camera), eBee Plus fixed-wing (20Mpixel SODA camera), and DJI Matric...

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