Right of Way Estimator

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POLLi ROW Image Collection & Processing Calculator

GSD-driven flight planning for individual image analysis with AI/ML processing

This tool helps you plan and evaluate right-of-way (ROW) monitoring missions using drone imagery. By entering your camera, drone, and mission parameters, the calculator determines flight altitude, image coverage, number of images required, and total costs for pilot operations and AI/ML image processing. It provides a side-by-side comparison with current monitoring methods so you can assess efficiency, cost savings, and data quality before your mission.

Ground Sample Distance (GSD) - Mission Quality Definition

Select your required image resolution. This drives all flight parameters and determines data quality for your ROW monitoring mission.

Vegetation Management

0.25 cm/pixel

Ultra-high detail for early detection of vegetation encroachment and precise growth monitoring

Mandatory Monitoring

0.75 cm/pixel

Optimal resolution for equipment monitoring, ROW incursions, erosion, and general oversight.

Custom GSD

Define Custom

Set your specific resolution requirements based on unique monitoring objectives

Desired GSD (cm/pixel):

🔍 GSD Impact Preview:

Enter GSD value to see flight altitude and coverage calculations...

Sensor Specifications - Hardware Foundation

Camera and sensor specifications determine the required flight altitude to achieve your target GSD.

Camera Manufacturer: Camera Model: Sensor Width (Pixels): Sensor Height (Pixels):

Sensor Width (mm): Sensor Height (mm): Focal Length (mm):

Drone Platform Specifications

Manufacturer:

Model:

ROW Mission Parameters

ROW Length:

Image Coverage Strategy:

ROW Width:

Flight Operations Parameters

Drone Speed:

Battery Swap Time (minutes):

Battery Endurance (minutes):

Cost Analysis Parameters

Pilot Cost ($/Hour Fully Loaded): AI/ML Processing Cost (per image):

Current Monitoring Costs (per mile):