S2E70 - GPS Isn’t Magic: The Real Secrets Behind Accurate Drone Mapping (Most Pilots Miss This)

Think GPS is just plug-and-play? Think again.
In this episode of Sky Commander Academy, we zoom into Section 5.2.3 of Transport Canada's Advanced RPAS knowledge requirements:
Using GPS, GNSS, and Mapping Tools — your guide to navigating the sky with precision and confidence.

You’ll learn:

🧭 The difference between GPS and GNSS — and why it matters in Canada
📡 How satellites communicate with your RPAS (and what messes them up)
📉 What weak signal, multipath errors, and jamming look like in real-world ops
🗺️ How to read sectional maps and digital overlays effectively
📍 Why home point accuracy is critical for return-to-home (RTH)
🔄 How to combine GPS with compass calibration and visual cues
📱 Which apps and tools (like NAV Drone, UAV Forecast, and Airmap) pros actually use
📐 How GNSS corrections, RTK, and post-processing boost your data integrity
🧠 What to do when the signal is strong… but wrong

🚁 Whether you're mapping a field, inspecting a tower, or flying near buildings, understanding how your drone thinksit's positioned is everything.

Don’t just follow the arrow—know what’s behind it.

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