Mavic 3 Enterprise Construction Progression Mission!

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Real world construction progression mission of a solar facility using the Mavic 3 Enterprise from DJI. We are using our remote monitoring unit as well, for increased situational awareness. This video will showcase the speed and flexibility of the M3E for commercial mapping.
Visual Observer used on this mission! Compliant with all current FAA regulations for Part 107.
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[@RobertHilton-ho4kr]

Nice and informative. Do you have any videos that explain what you do AFTER the flight mission? How do you process the photos? What is the actual deliverable? Can you show what the customer would receive. Understand the mechanical vs. the rolling/electronic shutter - would the Drone Deploy software take that in to account if you did the same misson with the Mavic 3T? Thanks! Stay safe. I'm am now a sub!

[@darrencrane8127]

Thank You for the content. I can only echo what everyone else has already said in how professional you were and the information you gave is well worth learning. As someone very new to the drone industry this was invaluable. Earned a sub from me.

[@spartanaerialservices]

I very much appreciate the support and the comments from all of you, my email is on my page feel free to contact me if you have any questions, or if there's anything I can do to help you out. That's pretty much what my KZbin page is for...to help newer pilots get in the industry and kind of avoid the pitfalls I fell into.

[@Stone1108]

Impressive, very professional. Learned a lot, thanks for such a well made video. That Mavic 3 Enterprise is impressive too, the rate at which she / they went about their mission and how well they generate the required data is amazing. Thanks.

[@spartanaerialservices]

Thank you!

[@g.t.7360]

Good presentation..thx

[@spartanaerialservices]

Thank you!

[@abobbybaby4]

Real world a lot! Good job.

[@spartanaerialservices]

Thank you!

[@explorethewonder]

Thank you for sharing! Very nice of you sharing this informative content. Liked and subscribed to your channel.

[@spartanaerialservices]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Wonderinggreek]

Great work and a great ambassador to other pilots.

[@spartanaerialservices]

Thank you!

[@austinyusko711]

Love it!!

[@kylehouser9036]

Great video and very professional.

[@spartanaerialservices]

Thank you!

[@maav]

Great informative and interesting video. Keep up your good work.

[@spartanaerialservices]

Thanks so much!

[@wakefulonesees]

Thanks for the content, good to see other people doing the same kinda work with the same equipment.

[@spartanaerialservices]

My pleasure! Thanks for the support!

[@affordablekitchenbathdesig3284]

Very well done and very professional. I have an interest in mapping like you are doing, so it was great to see how you did it. Thank you for the video. CK

[@spartanaerialservices]

Thank you so much!

[@user-ot8nm4gb1g]

Thank you for your video! I am new to the drone industry and bought the Magic 3E for construction inspections and testing next week for my 107 Pilots License. I love your monitor set up and used your shopping list to get that going. How did you mount the T-Bolt attachment to the case? Can you tell me what hotspot you are using for connectivity, I have found WIFI an issue when setting up and some locations. The power supply you listed is not available, so I am getting something similar. How long does that type of power source last with the View Sonic? Thanks for the great info!!

[@spartanaerialservices]

@@user-ot8nm4gb1g thank you! I just drilled a hole through the case for the T bolt, and used some sealant. Usually the power supply lasts me around 4 hours. I am using the Netgear Nighthawk M1. Thanks for the support!

[@danprato5700]

Great job!👍🏽

[@spartanaerialservices]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@davesmith6322]

Excellent video - appreciate the step by step.

[@spartanaerialservices]

You're welcome!

[@davesmith6322]

@@spartanaerialservices starting this new venture as a former military helicopter aviator and veteran owned biz so the equip, insights and manner in which you break down your expertise has been very helpful. Will enjoy following your content and learning along the way. Be well and thanks again for the solid, professional presentations.

[@spartanaerialservices]

Best of luck with the new venture! Former Army MP here. feel free to email me. My contact. Email is on my page. Happy to help in any way I can!

[@ephjay6t87]

Good job, informative. Professional in a field that desperately need professionals.

[@spartanaerialservices]

Thank you! I appreciate your support.

[@brunogt1982]

Awesome video 👍🏼

[@spartanaerialservices]

Glad you enjoyed

[@seedbox7749]

I just love that you don’t even need to fly it 🤣 does it all by itself, love it

[@jakerodriguez5548]

That's industry standard. Manual would be way to hard...

[@feverpitchpro]

Fred. Thanks for the video. Good job. I recently purchased the M3E. Dig it! However, I recently flew a DroneDeploy ortho using my M3E. The coverage was really bad - missed images everywhere. I had the latest firmware AND latest DD app version too. Have you experienced missing images in your orthos?

[@spartanaerialservices]

I usually fly all of my ortho in Pilot 2 and then I process in Drone deploy, I really never used Drone deploy to directly control my drone for any mapping or aerial data sets, unfortunately, I do find Drone deployed to be very inaccurate while controlling my drone. I would much rather use the native application For that. I find a pilot too to work so much more seamlessly and it is so much more accurate.

[@feverpitchpro]

@@spartanaerialservices Thanks for your reply Fred. Yeah, I'm leaning more toward Pilot 2/Flight Route as well instead of DroneDeploy. However, In THIS video you used DroneDeploy (1:05) for the automated mapping. I was wondering how THIS flight and mapping with DroneDeploy turned out? Missed images? Did you get everything?

[@spartanaerialservices]

My apologies, was thinking about the wrong video. This particular mission looking back through the data, the individual photos/data points were accurate. The client that i fly for has a very rigorious quality control process for data, so it would have been kicked back if there was an issue, and i quality control check everything myself. That being said, the issues that you have seen, I have had happen to me when flying DD during a thermal mission. The other issue i tend to see with DD is the return to home is highly inaccurate, and will land as far as 30ft away from the initial takeoff point. I would be happy to discuss further, feel free to shoot me an email @[e-mail].

[@feverpitchpro]

@@spartanaerialservices I certainly will Fred. Thank you!!!

[@pereze75]

Great video. What is the stars GSD for a job like this?

[@BRO-vk7oi]

Great video !!! question would you recommend getting a “ hotspot” like mentioned in your video for “all” commercial pilots or more depending upon what type of mission pilot is flying? Reason i ask is because am new pilot and i am currently just using my cellular hotspot

[@spartanaerialservices]

You can certainly use your cell hotspot to start out, but once you get busy, a dedicated hotspot would be best.

[@mobeers13]

Amazing how fast this drone can map and cover large areas. I know that the M210 and the inspire 2 were slower at mapping, especially when trying to cover large areas

[@spartanaerialservices]

Couldn't agree more!

[@RecoveryoneDrone]

actual mapping should be flown at around 10-14mph, like he said this is just a progression flight

[@RecoveryoneDrone]

Subbed

[@spartanaerialservices]

Likewise! Thank you so much.

[@nojusticenopeace8717]

Thanks for showing your work! You didn’t need RTK on the bird, to do that type of mission? Also you didn’t need the RTK 2 base Station to do that?

[@spartanaerialservices]

Nope! this type of mapping mission is only to show the progress of work at the site. The client provided the property boundary lines in a KML file which we just load into our mapping software.

[@spartandrones]

Great Business Name!! what display set up is that? Mind if i ask where you picked it up? I need one for my jobs here in Florida.

[@spartanaerialservices]

Totally dig your business name as well! I actually built that display set up myself with a 15 inch monitor, and extra pelican case I had laying around a power source that I purchased on Amazon, and some sort of cables and foam inserts.

[@Proyecta_AaLS]

Hi, friend. Could you tell me where you bought that suitcase or case where you have the TV? does it have hooks to hold it up? Thank you very much in advance... Carlos Maret

[@spartanaerialservices]

Carlos, thank you for the support! The cases I use are called Nanuk, made in Canada. Nanuk.com The model I used for the remote station does not have hooks. FH

[@Proyecta_AaLS]

Thank you for your quick response. do you know the model? they bring a number. So as not to be wrong. And I see you have a power bank. of how many Watts or amp should I buy it. Thanks again. Carlos Martinez

[@spartanaerialservices]

Carlos, look in my video details, the amazon links are there for the items.

[@Proyecta_AaLS]

Thankyou Frank!!!!!

[@Rogun987]

So for jobs like this you don't need the rtk attachment I see. Saves a lot of time

[@spartanaerialservices]

Yep, this is just a weekly progression mission, used by the GC to gauge progress of construction.

[@aqeelnahi8470]

Very professional , well done, Are you working in WA sate ? I am a new pilot here and would like to know more about the situation here !

[@spartanaerialservices]

Thank you for the support! I am working in NY State. Good luck to you out in WA!

[@flyincali8151]

That was a great video! I love the knife hand! What branch?

[@spartanaerialservices]

Ha!! I don’t even know I do it lol! Army MP. Thanks for the support.

[@FarewellToFathom]

Thank you for the awesome video! Super informative and to the point. I have been looking to becoming a pilot in the last 6 months, with the Mavic 3E as the "bird" I've been wanting to purchase. I only have about $5k to spend right now, and the bundle with the RTK module and battery kit is about 5800 before taxes. I would also buy 1 year of DJI Terra for $1400. Registering an LLC for liability purposes, drone insurance... the cost is my biggest deterrent but this is something I picture being passionate about and growing in this industry. My question is, is it still feasible to start a small business for this work and start from scratch? Build an online portfolio and start solo? As per common knowledge from someone in this industry, are many companies looking for pilots? I look for employment and find very scarce open opportunities to begin a career in drone operations. I realize you are busy and time is money, so don't feel obligated, but do you have any personal tips for getting started? Maybe where to look for an open position, or general ideas on how to build a client base? Again, thank you for this awesome video, it's great that you guide others to provide such a unique and vital service to aid so many industries such as solar farming.

[@spartanaerialservices]

Thank you! My email address is on my KZbin page, drop mea line and I will be happy to answer your questions.

[@FarewellToFathom]

@@spartanaerialservices Awesome, I sent you an email with some questions. Thanks!

[@spartanaerialservices]

Roger! get back to you after my flights today. Thnx!

[@derekpask3633]

Fred, Sorry not a very constructive comment. I had the m3 classic three months and need to I'll, to fly it. The very thing to keep me on track, is to see what experts do. In the hope to get some we're neer as an amateur.

[@spartanaerialservices]

Thanks for the comment and support! Right now Drone Deploy isn't compatible with the Mavic 3 Classic, feel free to email me (contact info on my page) and I can try to help you further.

[@imadroner]

Hi Fred….when you are mapping like shown here, I noticed you were using Drone Deploy. Are there other go to apps that you use (map Pilot Pro, drone link…etc)? Or was this a requirement by the company you were doing this for? Subscriptions for DD are pricey, so I’m wondering if there are cheaper alternatives. I’m assuming you used DD to process the data? I’ve been doing research on different options and am overwhelmed on which is the best for each application. I’m impressed by what Hammer Missions offers, but have not tried them yet.Thanks for the informative videos…Ive have learned a lot from them. Thanks! Jason Breaux.

[@spartanaerialservices]

I was just going to recommend Hammer Missions! Maps Made Easy is another very decent alternative!

[@imadroner]

@@spartanaerialservices I have been using Maps Made Easy for a couple of weeks, learning with my mini 2. I’m waiting for the M3E to get back in stock, and eventually, get the M3T as well. Baby steps right now.

[@spartanaerialservices]

Keep rolling! I like Maps Made Easy. Pretty decent software.

[@1vigorousdragon]

Anti DJi is pushed by Other companies who just cant compete price wise . DJI Ship out more drones in a month than ALL other companies do in a year. The data can be kept private by not using internet to send Data or encryption

[@spartanaerialservices]

Agreed. I still fly Government sites with my M300 by mounting an american payload IE Flir TZ-20R ;)

[@1vigorousdragon]

Are you doing 2 second interval photos

[@spartanaerialservices]

Photo intervals depend on speed of drone. If I remember correctly this was roughly 1.5 second interval.

[@sjorsroelofs]

Awesome! What software do you use to plan the drone’s route and process the pictures it took?

[@spartanaerialservices]

Right now I use Drone Deploy. Thanks!!

[@colombiabound1633]

What type of mobile screen was your drone connected to? It looks like it took usb vs hdmi.. any drawbacks here ?

[@spartanaerialservices]

I use a View Sonic 15 inch Flat Panel, its actually an HDMI, it works very well. Really bright days you need a sun shade, but thats not really too bad.

[@jeffreypartridge7201]

Where can I find a portable tv and what do you use to connect it from your remote

[@spartanaerialservices]

I purchased the 14 inch monitor from Amazon, link in description. Uses a hdmi cable. Pretty simple set up.

[@1vigorousdragon]

So you have ground to air radio in case you need to advise your in the area flying ?

[@spartanaerialservices]

unfortunately, here in the United States drone pilots cannot use (transmitting) on air to ground Radios, I keep a Aviation radio tuned in just so that I can listen to local air traffic, as well as watch them on my external ADS - B monitor

[@JamesMerle-qi3uz]

Were you also utilizing a GPS ground control unit as well as a RTK module?? What type of accuracy were you expecting??

[@spartanaerialservices]

this was just a construction, progression mapping mission, the RTK flight and boundary lines/measurements were flown preconstruction. This is just a weekly flight to give the client and all stakeholders a visual representation of how far construction has progressed. The only GPS used is the GPS on board the aircraft.

[@lmacia77]

I saw on your screen that the terrain awareness symbol was available. Have you ever used it ? I know that it works on IOS but never saw it appear on an Android system.

[@spartanaerialservices]

Have not used it yet, but will in an upcoming video, stay tuned!

[@gerardorios9885]

Hello, I am new to the drone industry. Could you please explain why or how you use the hotspot for this mission?

[@spartanaerialservices]

Certainly! Most current mapping drones/software either require, or in the very least operate better with an internet connection. Also most current drones do a firmware update check at start up, requiring an internet connection.

[@egorchorniy346]

Very interesting, I’m so pretty much same think, like to learn from you, hello from Los Angeles, could you also show your processing?

[@spartanaerialservices]

Will do!

[@ShaneBauer7877]

Question: When running a mission and your battery gets low. What the process on your mid missions battery swap, are you able to start were you left off?

[@spartanaerialservices]

Yessir, In most mapping software applications you can land, swap batteries, and pick up where you left off, very seamlessly.

[@ShaneBauer7877]

@@spartanaerialservices Thank you thats great to know

[@wakefulonesees]

Have you experienced any problems with the aircraft not triggering the camera in missions? I’ve been using pilot 2, which could be the issue. Maybe I’ll try drone deploy. DJI hasn’t been any help with this or another issue I had with the RTK network, which I fixed myself.

[@spartanaerialservices]

So far the only time I had the camera not trigger is during the preflight check in drone deploy, which causes me to shut down drone deploy and restart which seems to fix it. I will try a few missions in pilot 2 to see if i can replicate your problem! Thanks for the comment and support.

[@wakefulonesees]

@@spartanaerialservices thanks

[@nwclassen84]

Where or what school did you get the training for drone mapping, etc.? Thanks in advance.

[@spartanaerialservices]

The free training in Drone Deploy is fantastic! I also watched a ton of KZbin vids from the various mapping software manufacturers, tons of great info. Then I did about 30 training missions on friends properties;)

[@maav]

I’m trying to get in with solar farms around me.. how did you manage to get in? Subscribed too..

[@spartanaerialservices]

Good evening! Thanks for the Sub, subbed back. Look in my profile, hit me via email. Be glad to give you some info!

[@Brad000]

How did you get drone deploy with you Mavic 3E?

[@spartanaerialservices]

Drone Deploy is fully compatible with the M3E now. I believe it can be downloaded from the Amazon store.

[@stabila9706]

I have to ask..... VLOS?

[@spartanaerialservices]

Vlos and visual observers

[@FuzzyAason]

14:40 What's this that you are using to directly upload the data right away?

[@spartanaerialservices]

Oh, that screen just looks like the upload, you actually have to take it back to HQ and upload from the card, or do it remote in the field using wifi or hotspot.

[@ffyfy1]

Do you not need a RTK module?

[@spartanaerialservices]

Only if I am flying an RTK mission. This was just a progression mission.

[@ffyfy1]

👍

[@derekpask3633]

Would the Mavic 3 classic do the same sort of mission.

[@spartanaerialservices]

Right now the Mavic 3 classic is not compatible with drone deploy. Email me for additional help. Thanks!!

[@irdronekc]

Can you explain how you use your controller to cast with your monitor and mirror all the information onto the monitor?

[@spartanaerialservices]

The controller has an HDMI port, so I use a heavy HDMI cable to hook the controller to the remote unit monitor. Very clean, simple, reliable set up.

[@irdronekc]

@@spartanaerialservices I got the text to show pop up on the screen for 1/2 a second and it left.

[@spartanaerialservices]

@@irdronekc so when you hook your controller up to a monitor with an HDMI cable, it only showed any information or picture for about a half a second?

[@irdronekc]

@@spartanaerialservices I can see the ir screen but not any of the text.

[@spartanaerialservices]

@@irdronekc in the menu on the controller, I believe under the HDMI settings you can pick to mirror the screen

[@razoraerialproductions2959]

Where is your RTK module for accuracy ?

[@spartanaerialservices]

This was a construction progression mapping mission, only used to see the progress of installations, IE how many panels are up so far, no measurements are required.

[@fillup86]

What mapping app do you use if you need terrain awareness??

[@spartanaerialservices]

I will fly in the DJI Pilot 2

[@benjaminblevins2290]

Did you maintain constant LOS? Or did you use a visual observer for this mission?

[@spartanaerialservices]

I used a certified visual observer since I was filming.

[@anthonyivory5711]

He said he had a VO twice in the video. He made a point to say he was in 107 compliance the whole time.

[@benjaminblevins2290]

@@spartanaerialservices nice

[@RecoveryoneDrone]

OC has nothing to do with RF shielding The M30 series, 200 series and M300 are shielded not the M3E or the Phantoms

[@spartanaerialservices]

Before I purchased this drone, I spoke with the DJI engineer team on the M3E, since I had issue with RF as well as EMF on the I2...they explained the O3 system was designed with these two phenomena in mind, to help make sure video feed wasn't lost, and the IMU/compass package & gps were enhanced against the effects of the same. I fly the M3E for Power/Public Utilities nearly everyday, towers/high tension lines, where the I2 and phantom wouldn't operate, the M3E handles it just fine. True, the M3E doesn't have the same level of hardening against them as say my M300 or M210, but nonetheless the M3E is much more enhanced than the stock M3. Again, real world flying here, as well as information direct from DJI.

[@useryggfdcc]

​@@spartanaerialservices excellent information. I flew near high voltage transmission lines and the drone, a Fimi X8 se started to fly uncontrollably. Luckily it was still away enough from the lines to get control back again. Very good information, thanks.

[@spartanaerialservices]

My pleasure...I always fear losing control of the bird!

[@citizenphaid1880]

Love the way you pretend you’re a pilot flying aircraft with engines 😂 Almost believe you’re in the air force flying secret recon missions 😂

[@spartanaerialservices]

how do you know I'm not? LMAO!

[@citizenphaid1880]

@@spartanaerialservicesthought you were a former NY Guard Police Officer 😂 Don’t get me wrong I love the professionalism and its great what you do but every time I hear “engines” and “bird” and “kick the tyres and light the fires” it kinda sounds like you’re playing pilot 😂 keep it up though as I enjoy the vids.

[@spartanaerialservices]

I was in the guard lol, but yea, pilot lingo just sounds cool! Thanks for the views, always appreciate keeping thjngs lighthearted too, might as well laugh, isn't much too laugh at these days.

[@citizenphaid1880]

@@spartanaerialservices this is very true. Just getting into drones myself in the UK and would like to fly them commercially eventually. I do have a PPL for light aircraft under 6.5tonnes but unfortunately I don’t think the ground school goes anywhere to helping out with UAS exams…other than me being a bit more clued up on the old air law 😂

[@mohammadrezasoltani6130]

Hello, can I use the picture you took in this work? If possible, please email me.🙏

[@loselefttightright6526]

What’s up brotha this is great insight and you always know your stuff. Keep posting and fly high 🫡

[@spartanaerialservices]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the support.

[@ianmcpherson2186]

Aren't you wearing your hardhat backwards?

[@spartanaerialservices]

no. clearly, the visor is on the front, hence it is being worn correctly. It isn't a construction style hard hard, it's a PETZL climbing helmet, much more comfortable.

[@jakerodriguez5548]

Such a stupid question...lol

[@jakerodriguez5548]

​@@spartanaerialservicessuch a stupid question...🤦😄

[@spartanaerialservices]

@@jakerodriguez5548 lol indeed

[@uavzdronesolutions8631]

Nice Content Mate. What does the USA charge per hour in your industry ? Does that include data analysis or do you just send the data for the client to analyse? Enjoying your Videos from Australia. 🇦🇺🙂

[@spartanaerialservices]

Thank you for watching! Rates depend greatly here in the USA, simple construction progression maps/video...150.00-200.00 per hour depending on deliverables, RTK mapping 200.00 per hour and up, Thermal inspections are 300.00 per hour and up, again it all varies. I do both simple delivered data, as well as analysis. Cheers!

[@uavzdronesolutions8631]

@@spartanaerialservices Thanks Mate. Much the same price wise here except in AUS$ . I love the whole experience, whether its mapping or Search and rescue. Only took 35 years to find something I am passionate about and enjoy. Kudos for you videos!