InTerra’s Datum a cutting-edge GPS base station for precision drone surveying

HUNTSVILLE – In what it called a revolutionary ground control for surveyors, InTerra has launched Datum, a high-precision GPS base station.

The Huntsville-based drone-surveying technology firm said Datum is designed to revolutionize ground control for surveyors, construction professionals, and civil engineers.

Datum enhances positional accuracy and streamlines workflows for professionals seeking survey-grade precision with minimal setup time, InTerra said in a news release.

“Datum represents a major step forward in simplifying high-accuracy drone surveying,” said Larry Donelson, CEO at InTerra. “By combining Datum with SmarTarget, we’re providing professionals with a powerful, easy-to-use ecosystem that ensures precision without the usual complexity.”

In the world of construction and surveying, precision is everything, the release said. A single miscalculation can lead to costly delays, material waste, and even structural issues. That’s why ground control points (GCPs) play a vital role in ensuring accuracy in mapping and modeling.

While GCPs can be sourced from various systems, having a local base for them provides unmatched benefits that can significantly impact the success of a project. Datum is built to address these challenges, offering an integrated solution that eliminates inefficiencies and ensures reliable, repeatable accuracy, InTerra said.

Key features of Datum:

• Enhanced Accuracy: Provides real-time GNSS corrections to achieve sub-centimeter precision.
• Seamless Integration: Designed to work effortlessly with SmarTarget, optimizing workflows.
• Rapid Deployment & Efficiency: Reduces setup time, allowing surveyors to start work immediately and keep projects on schedule.
• Cost Savings: Minimizes reliance on external correction services, reducing operational costs and eliminating travel expenses for remote setup.
• Flexibility & Adaptability: Designed for both small and large-scale projects, with the ability to quickly adjust to evolving site conditions.
• Seamless Equipment Integration: Enhances connectivity between drones, GPS devices, and total stations for uninterrupted data accuracy.