1. Understanding the Map Creation Process


Quality

The quality of a map is generally discussed in terms of inches-per-pixel (in/pixel) or centimeters-per-pixel (cm/pixel). Lower inches-per-pixel equals higher map quality. A 1in/pixel map is more detailed than a 2in/pixel map.

High Resolution — 10in/pixel (25cm/pixel)


Maptiler; 25cm/pixel

Maptiler; 25cm/pixel

Very High Resolution— 2in/pixel (5cm/pixel)


Image: Pix4D - GSD in Photogrammetry

Image: Pix4D - GSD in Photogrammetry

Extremely High Resolution - 1in/pixel (2.6cm/pixel)


Lettering and symbols can be easily read. | Image: Drone Deploy - Resolution

Lettering and symbols can be easily read. | Image: Drone Deploy - Resolution


Overlap Percentage