The Maldives consists of 1,192 coral islands grouped in a double chain of 26 atolls. It spreads over roughly 90,000 square kilometers (35,000 sq mi) and is one of the world’s most dispersed countries. It lies between latitudes 1°S and 8°N, and longitudes 72° and 74°E.
Composed of live coral reefs and sand bars, the atolls rise abruptly from the Indian Ocean. These islands are situated on a submarine ridge 960 kilometers (600 mi) long.
Maldives is the lowest country in the world. As a result, its natural ground levels average only 2.4 meters (7 ft 10 in) and 1.5 meters (4 ft 11 in) above sea level. However, in areas where construction exists, ground levels have increased several meters.
About Foresight Surveyors
The first company to introduce unmanned aerial vehicle mapping to the Maldives, Foresight Surveyors chose the Aeromapper Talon because of its ease of use, dependability and affordability.
Foresight Surveyors provides a comprehensive range of surveying and survey related consultancy, including: topographical, bathymetry and engineering survey services. The company makes use of traditional techniques and modern technologies to produce accurate data.
About Aeromao, Inc.
Founded in 2011, Aeromao Inc. is a leading manufacturer of UAVs. Aeromao developed the Aeromapper series of turnkey unmanned aerial vehicles for mapping, surveying, precision agriculture and remote sensing. Canada serves as the company's headquarters.
Aeromao Inc. offers a line of products that adapt quickly to market demands and the unique needs of client applications.
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Aeromapper UAVs at Unmanned System Source.
In December Aeromao Inc., completed a full photogrammetric survey mission of an island with an Aeromapper Talon UAV...in one flight. The survey took place in collaboration with Foresight Surveyors.
One of the most unique and exotic islands in the Maldives, the Talon surveyed a total area of approximately 251 acres or 1 Sq. Km. at a GSD of 2cm/pixel.
