{"id":12128,"date":"2025-04-22T15:16:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T13:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mwrmsb20pm.onrocket.site\/digital-terrain-model-vs-drones-how-to-use-the-technology-effectively\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T22:16:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T20:16:05","slug":"digital-terrain-model-vs-drones-how-to-use-the-technology-effectively","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skysnap.com\/en\/digital-terrain-model-vs-drones-how-to-use-the-technology-effectively\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital terrain model vs. drones: How to use the technology effectively"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--link_color: var(--awb-color8);--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10vh;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1240px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:12%;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:5vh;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:1.5rem;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:1.5rem;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Digital terrain model vs. drones: How to use the technology effectively?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:3rem;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p>Digital terrain models (CMT, NMT, DTM) are now a staple of many industries &#8211; from construction and urban planning to agriculture and environmental protection. Thanks to drones, they can be created faster, cheaper and more accurate than ever before. But how to use this technology effectively?<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:1rem;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-row\"><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:1rem;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_hover_color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),calc(var(--awb-color8-l) - 10%),var(--awb-color8-a));--button_border_width-top:2px;--button_border_width-right:2px;--button_border_width-bottom:2px;--button_border_width-left:2px;--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color8);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color8);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/app.skysnap.com\/sign-up\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Try the SkySnap Portal<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">What is a digital terrain model?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:3rem;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p>It&#8217;s a digital representation of landforms &#8211; useful in infrastructure design, flood risk analysis or urban planning. Traditional methods were time-consuming and expensive. Drones have changed that.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">How to effectively use drones to create CMT?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:3rem;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Choose the right drone and sensor<\/strong><br \/>For land surveys, drones with LiDAR or a precision RGB camera are best suited. The choice depends on whether you need an elevation model, coverage, or just contours. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan missions in advance<\/strong><br \/>Careful planning of the flight path (with overlap and altitude) is essential. It is a good idea to use automatic mission planning software. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Collect data in favorable conditions<\/strong><br \/>Safety and quality of data depend on the weather &#8211; avoid strong winds, precipitation, high cloud cover. The more stable the conditions, the better the result. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Process data with your head<\/strong><br \/>After collecting data, use software such as Pix4D, Agisoft Metashape or DroneDeploy to create a model and analyze it carefully. Choose the mesh, resolution and algorithm according to your project needs. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Take care of regulatory compliance<\/strong><br \/>Make sure you have the required certificates and approvals, especially when flying over built-up or protected areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Where does this technology already work?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:3rem;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Construction:<\/strong> site assessment, project planning and documentation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agriculture:<\/strong> slope mapping, moisture, irrigation scheduling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emergency management:<\/strong> rapid mapping of affected areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Environmental protection:<\/strong> erosion analysis, land cover change mapping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">What&#8217;s next?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:3rem;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p>The future is automation, integration with AI and even greater precision. But it all starts with a good plan, the right equipment and thoughtful data processing.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:1 \/ 1;--awb-margin-bottom-small:2rem;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-zoomin has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"border-radius:8px;\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/skysnap.com\/darmowy-e-book-pomiary-objetosci-studium-przypadku\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"mockup-broszura-pomiary-2025-v03\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" alt=\"Cover of Skysnap&#039;s report &#039;Volume Measurements - A Case Study&#039; 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A case study. <\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:13px;--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography5-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography5-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography5-text-transform);--awb-margin-bottom:12px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography5-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography5-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography5-font-style);\"><p>Measuring the volume of materials, aggregates and earthworks on a construction site is one of the most important uses of drones. Why? Because it&#8217;s time and money! Download our short e-book and learn how you can monetize your passion with drones.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" 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