In our laboratory, our flight crew successfully employed the Pix4D Capture application in conjunction with the Mavic 2 Pro unmanned aerial vehicle to undertake the task of creating a comprehensive two-dimensional (2D) map of the William H. Daniels Turfgrass Research and Diagnostic Center. The methodology adopted for this endeavor involved the systematic execution of a grid pattern and an opposing grid pattern flight.

For the grid pattern flight, the following configuration settings were employed: a camera angle of 90 degrees, a noteworthy overlap and sidelap of 80%, and a flight speed characterized by a moderate pace. These settings were thoughtfully chosen to ensure that the imagery acquisition process would yield a high-quality and precise 2D map.

Subsequently, during the execution of the opposing grid flight, we adjusted the camera angle to 80 degrees while maintaining the overlap and sidelap settings at 80%. Additionally, the flight speed was consistently maintained at the same level as the grid flight to ensure uniformity and consistency in the data acquisition process.

The utilization of these specific settings and the meticulous execution of both the grid and opposing grid flights were integral components of our data collection strategy, ultimately enabling us to generate a detailed and accurate 2D map of the William H. Daniels Turfgrass Research and Diagnostic Center. This mapping effort contributes valuable information for research and diagnostic purposes, underscoring the importance of precision and attention to detail in our approach.