Finally got my drone footage to map out a DIY patio project

I borrowed a friend's drone to try and plan a small patio in my yard. The first few flights were shaky and the pictures came out blurry. After watching some tutorials, I managed to get clear shots from above. Putting them together in a simple app really helped me visualize the space. Now I have a solid plan before I buy any materials.

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parker_jones507mo ago

My buddy Mark tried that last year with his deck. He crashed his drone into a tree on the third flight, broke a propeller. Once he got the hang of it though, he said the overhead grid he made was a game changer for figuring out where to put the fire pit. Totally saved him from buying pavers that wouldn't fit. What kind of patio are you thinking of building?

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the_seth7mo ago

Honestly that drone method sounds like way more trouble than it's worth for a patio. All that tech just to avoid laying out a string grid or even some spray paint on the grass. My old measuring tape and a couple stakes have never steered me wrong, and they definitely won't crash into an oak tree. Sometimes the simple way is faster, you know? Feels like solving a problem that didn't really need to exist.

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matthew_adams7mo ago

Totally feel you on that.

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