What are the best drones for farm mapping?

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The DJI Mavic 3M is one of the best drones for agricultural mapping, combining an RGB camera with a multispectral camera. Its upgraded camera array makes it ideal for conducting high-precision aerial surveys, crop-growth monitoring, and natural resource surveys. The Mavic 3 Multispectral is an efficient aircraft, capable of covering up to 2 square kilometres in a single flight. Key features of the DJI Mavic 3M include: Quality Drone Mapping Visual Camera: 4/3 CMOS 20MP, 1/2000s mechanical shutter speed, 0.7s high-speed burst when RGB camera is used. Multispectral Mapping: 4 5MP multispectral sensors. Green (560 ± 16 nm;); Red 650 ± 16 nm; Red Edge 730 ± 16 nm; Near Infrared 860 ± 26 nm. RTK Module: The RTK Module provides real-time centimetre-level positioning data for improved absolute accuracy of image metadata. Compact and Portable: Foldable and with a maximum take-off weight of 1,050g, the Mavic 3M is easily transportable and quick to deploy. Precise Positioning: RTK module provides real-time centimetre-level positioning data for improved absolute accuracy of image metadata. This enables Mavic 3M to do high-precision aerial surveying without using ground control points. Sunlight Sensor: Built-in sunlight sensor captures solar irradiance and records it in an image file, allowing for light compensation of image data during 2D reconstruction. This results in more accurate NDVI results. Efficient Aerial Surveying: The Mavic 3M can fly for 43 minutes. Cover up to 200 hectares per flight. Terrain-follow Aerial Surveying: The terrain-follow aerial surveying can be easily performed in steep-slope landscapes. The drone can also conduct field scouting. Software Suite: Import data into DJI Terra or the DJI SmartFarm Platform for detailed maps and models and other insights.