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Using a Drone in Permaculture Design

Until recently, going to google maps, to get a birds eye view of a location was the default option for many Permaculture Practitioners and Consultants, but the main limitation was it could not be relied upon to provide 100% up to date imagery.

And then came the boom of personal drones.

Using a drone is a great way to do mapping on a property, either contour mapping or for a water analysis map.

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It is also a valuable tool to get a perspective on the diversity that you don’t get while surveying from a ground level and is far more complete in detail than going to satellite imagery.

Rob demonstrates, briefly, how he is getting the most from his new drone.

In less than 10 years, Rob & Michelle Avis left Calgary’s oil fields and retooled their engineering careers to help clients and students design integrated systems for shelter, energy, water, waste and food, all while supporting local economy and regenerating the land. The’re now leading the next wave of permaculture education, teaching career-changing professionals to become eco-entrepreneurs with successful regenerative businesses. Learn more and connect with Rob & Michelle on;

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