Overview

As part of the GAMAFORCE UAV research team at Universitas Gadjah Mada, I served as the Geospatial Mapping Specialist, focusing on transforming aerial imagery into actionable geospatial products. My key responsibilities included:

• Processing drone imagery using Agisoft Metashape, where I aligned overlapping photos, generated dense point clouds, and stitched high-resolution orthomosaics and digital terrain models.

• Creating map layouts and mosaic datasets in ArcMap (ArcGIS), designing layout templates, adding cartographic elements (e.g., legends, north arrows, scale bars), and preparing maps for presentation and analysis.

These efforts enabled the team to visualize flight data clearly, support navigation planning, and share precise aerial insights with stakeholders and competitors.

Findings

Precision in Photogrammetric Stitching
Using Agisoft Metashape allowed me to align images accurately, process dense point clouds, and export orthomosaics with <10 cm resolution,essential for detailed mission-level mapping.

• Best Practices for Drone Imagery
  Adhering to UAV mapping standards,such as ensuring 70–80% image overlap, maintaining consistent altitude, and collecting proper metadata, enhanced mapping accuracy and reliability.

• Organized Mosaic Dataset Management
  In ArcMap, I structured imagery using mosaic datasets, cataloging aerial tiles and their metadata, making it easier to manage large datasets and share them as dynamic map services.

• Cartographic Communication Skills
  Designing clean, informative map layouts helped translate complex spatial data into user-friendly visuals, communicating UAV flight paths, coverage areas, and mission outputs effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Streamlined Workflow from Acquisition to Presentation
  My integrated mapping process ensured that drone flight, image processing, GIS mapping, and final visual output were cohesive, minimizing delays and maximizing clarity for mission planning and reporting.