SUMMIT AERIAL
DRONE SERVICES
Aerial Imaging Technology
Drones, Timelapses, 2D Orthographics and 3D Models
Summit Drone Fleet:
DJI Inspire 2 X5S / X7
Cinematic Power
The quintessential cinematic quadcopter. The DJI Inspire 2 has been industry standard for over a decade with multiple camera payloads and lenses available all recorded via SSD.
​Record in 12 Bit CinemaDNG RAW or Apple ProRes RAW. Equipped with a full Micro 4/3 Sensor on the X5s or a Super35mm on the X7. When it comes to the Inspire 2. colour quality, resolution and dynamic range are unbeaten.
DJI Mavic 3 Classic
Utility and Function
The Mavic 3 Classic is prized for quality and practicality. With a Hasselblad designed camera sensor its capable of 5.1K 30fps DNG video and 20 Megapixel Still Photography. ​Capable of more than just video and images, the Mavic 3 can produce 360 degree images, timelapse video and panoramas. Compact, and light it boasts a 45 Minute flight time in ideal conditions along with a variable aperture from f/2.8 - f/11.
DJI FPV + GoPro 10 Black
A New Perspective
If conventional and standard aren't your style, look no further than this killer combination. Capturing dynamic action, and quality can be hard but the DJI FPV's top speed of 140km/h and handling can provide a unique visual to any project. The main body records in 4K 30fps however lacks in sensor size and quality. When paired with the GoPro Hero 10 Black, those worries are left in the dust.
3D Models
Inspect, Create, Preserve.
Modern drone technology can do some incredible things. Thanks to GPS Connectivity, all drone photos are geotagged this allows software such as Agisoft Meta Shape or Open Drone Maps to stitch each photo together into a comprehensive map based on GPS Coordinates.
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The camera data also includes depth information, allowing for 3D Models to be generated of geographic features, landmarks and buildings.
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This can save time on construction sites with progress reporting, preserve historic buildings digitally for insurance purposes, and provide an overview for raw land features.
2D Mapping
Planning and Research
All of the information that 3D Models require, can easily generate 2D Maps and NDVI Maps (Neutral Density Vegetation Index)
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These 2D Maps far and away exceed the quality of Google Maps for construction planning and don't have the disadvantages of being out of date. In 45 Minutes or more you can generate an up to date high quality map of your location.
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This technology has been widely used in the agricultural sector to manage crop health and fertilizer distribution. In the construction industry it's deployed to generate progress reports and inspections. While Summit Aerial Drone Services is not Survey Grade. This technology is a boon to the land survey industry and can be deployed in tandem with licensed surveyors.
Camera Systems:
Panasonic G9
Small Package | High Quality
While a small camera like the G9 is technically outdated with the release of the G9 Mk II. Micro 4/3rds can punch well above it's weight class for half the price and half the weight of the S5II.
​Recording in 4K 30 fps up to 30 Minutes and shooting 20 Megapixel stills, it can keep up with the big boys. Combined with the S5II for multi-cam interview shots, matching the colour is a breeze.
Panasonic Lumix S5II
Creative Workhorse
The Lumix S5II is the second generation of S5 from Panasonic and one of if not the most feature-rich cameras in it's class. It's been in the Summit Aerials roster for film production, commercials, documentary films, highlight reels and more. Featuring a full frame 24 Megapixel camera sensor and Phase-Detect autofocus it rivals if not outclasses Sony and Canon in performance and features. Able to film in 10 Bit 4:2:2 at 4K 60fps unlimited, or 6K for 30 minutes.
All this with support from a wide range of Leica lenses, there is no better camera available.
Ricoh Theta X
360 Degrees of Quality
Ricoh have been the primary innovators of single body wide angle 360 cameras for years. Which is why at Summit Aerial Drone Services we use their Theta X Model. This camera features auto-exposure bracketing same as our standard 24 Megapixel photography for real estate. This insures consistent quality between every piece of equipment so that you get the exact look you need for your listing or business.​
