Section 05 · Journal
Notes from the field
Short pieces by our pilots and surveyors. What we have learnt flying Cross River, one site at a time.
By the Skyline desk · Issue 11 · November 2026
Surveys · 6 minute read
Why ground control points matter
Without them, a drone map is a pretty picture. With them, it is a measurement you can build on.
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Operations · 5 minute read
Flying Calabar's rainy season
Rain eight months of the year, and still most flights happen on the planned day. Here is how.
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In brief
New: monthly progress plans
Twelve flights a year for construction sites, with a shared link that updates itself.
In brief
Training
We now train surveyors' staff to set and measure ground control points.
In brief
Kit
A second mapping drone joins the fleet, so we can fly two sites a day.
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