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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
equipped with Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) Global Navigation Satellite System
(GNSS) technology have gained prominence in geospatial applications,
particularly in urban environments. This study focuses on assessing the mapping
accuracy of UAV RTK photogrammetry in urban areas without the traditional use
of Ground Control Points (GCPs). The exclusion of GCPs is motivated by the
desire to streamline data acquisition processes and reduce the time and cost
associated with fieldwork. The study employs a comprehensive evaluation
framework to analyze the accuracy of UAV RTK photogrammetry outputs,
considering factors such as point cloud density, positional accuracy, and 3D
model precision. Data acquisition is carried out using a state-of-the-art UAV
platform equipped with high-resolution cameras and RTK-enabled GNSS receivers.
Preliminary results indicate promising mapping accuracy without the need for
GCPs, demonstrating the potential efficiency of UAV RTK photogrammetry in urban
contexts. However, challenges related to GNSS signal obstructions and urban
canyon effects are also explored, highlighting the need for further refinement
in data processing algorithms. The findings of this study contribute valuable
insights into the feasibility and limitations of UAV RTK photogrammetry for
urban mapping applications, paving the way for optimized workflows in the
rapidly evolving field of geospatial technology. The results show that the
horizontal accuracy is ± 0.025m and vertical accuracy is ± 0.035m.
Country : Albania
IRJIET, Volume 8, Issue 2, February 2024 pp. 82-87