Drone Mapping vs Satellite Imagery - Which Data Actually Supports Field Work?
Satellite imagery gives exploration teams a fast way to view regional structure, drainage patterns, and access corridors across large project areas. Once crews begin planning sampling lines, drill pads, and vehicle routes, those images may not show the small terrain features that influence safe access and accurate placement. Narrow outcrops, shallow drainage breaks, and minor slope changes can remain difficult to interpret from moderate-resolution scenes.