Field equipment and drone rental
This page provides an overview of the equipment available in the Geomatics and Remote Sensing research group, including details about the different UAVs (drones) and how they can be rented for your project.
DJI Air 2
The DJI Air 2 is a compact, lightweight UAV well suited for capturing high-quality aerial imagery during fieldwork. Its portability makes it a convenient option for field operations, offering excellent image performance while being significantly easier to transport than larger UAV systems like the Wingtra. We currently have 3 DJI Air 2 available, with a small bag for transport. This drone is a good choice if you want aerial images from your field site.
DJI Mavic 3E
The DJI Mavic 3E is a compact, professional-grade drone designed for high-precision mapping and surveying. Its Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) module enables centimeter-level accuracy, making it ideal for geospatial data collection. We currently have three DJI Mavic 3E drones available, equipped with eight batteries and hard cases for safe transport.
The DJI Mavic 3E is well suited for capturing high-quality aerial imagery. It is a good choice for projects requiring photogrammetry, mapping, or general drone photography.
From DJI Aircraft specs: (external link)
- Coverage / Reach: With one battery, you can typically cover up to 1–2 km² (depending on flight altitude, overlap, and survey design).
- Battery life: Up to 40–45 minutes per flight under optimal conditions. Performance varies with terrain, temperature, wind, and camera settings.
- Camera: 20 MP Hasselblad CMOS sensor with a mechanical shutter, 4/3” sensor size
- Accuracy: Integrated RTK module enables centimeter-level positioning accuracy when used with a GNSS base station or network corrections.
- Safety features: Omnidirectional obstacle sensing, automated return-to-home, and high-precision GNSS for safe operation.
WingtraOne Gen II
The WingtraOne Gen II is a professional Tailsitter vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone that combines the flexibility of multirotors with the endurance and coverage of fixed-wing aircraft.
The Wingtra delivers high-accuracy data for large-scale mapping and surveying, with long flight times and reliable performance in challenging environments.
From Wingtra Technical specifications: (external link)
- Coverage: Can map up to ~7 km² in a single flight at 120 m altitude
- Battery life: Up to 59 minutes per flight, depending on payload, weather, and flight planning.
- Camera: 61 MP sensor
- Ground Sampling Distance: 2.7 cm/px
- Accuracy: With PPK/RTK, achieves down to 1 cm vertical / horizontal accuracy
WigtraRAY Sensors: (external link)
- LiDAR sensor for high-density point cloud generation, suitable for terrain modeling, forestry and infrastructure
- RGB: high-end compact full frame sensors from Sony. Good for photogrammetry and creation of orthomosaics
- Multispectral: industry-leading sensors from MicaSense. Good for aerial mapping applications such as agriculture, forestry, environmental research and water management
DJI D-RTK 2 GNSS Mobile Station
A high-precision GNSS receiver (external link) that supports all major global satellite navigation systems, delivering real-time differential corrections to achieve centimeter-level positioning accuracy and enhance relative spatial precision.
- Records precise ground control points (GCPs) for aerial imagery, topographic maps, or for accurate positioning of field sites.
