KlauPPK Changes the Regulations on GCPs in Japan

Patrick Egan

Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism have re-written their UAV capture specifications based on results using KlauPPK technology.

The “Guideline for work-type management using aerial photogrammetry (earthwork)” specifies the procedures to be used to perform aerial surveys.

Until now, surveyors were required to “set up control points every 100 m”. When KlauPPK technology is deployed, the use of GCPs is now optional. The tests conducted by GeoLink Japan proved that +/- 5cm XYZ accuracy can be achieved without GCPs, as verified with check points.

This improves the work efficiency and productivity across sites in Japan, including public works.
“Klau Geomatics is proud to be a part in this shift in acceptance of new technology” says Rob Klau, Director. “Correct use of PPK and PPP can greatly improve accuracy compared to traditional methods relying on GCPs.”

How’s your Japanese? Read the full article here:

https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000039858.html

(you can let Google do your translating).

Patrick Egan

Editor in Field, sUAS News Americas Desk | Patrick Egan is the editor of the Americas Desk at sUAS News and host and Executive Producer of the sUAS News Podcast Series, Drone TV and the Small Unmanned Systems Business Exposition. Experience in the field includes assignments with the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Battle Lab investigating solutions on future warfare research projects. Instructor for LTA (Lighter Than Air) ISR systems deployment teams for an OSD, U.S. Special Operations Command, Special Surveillance Project. Built and operated commercial RPA prior to 2007 FAA policy clarification. On the airspace integration side, he serves as director of special programs for the RCAPA (Remote Control Aerial Photography Association).