Time to replace my beat-up GCP targets. Currently using homemade plywood boards painted with checkerboard pattern but they're heavy and hard to transport.
Looking at the Propeller AeroPoints but they're expensive. Also considering Aerotas or just buying quality fabric targets.
What size works best for you? I fly at 200-400ft AGL typically.
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Sign inAeroPoints are great if you can justify the cost. Zero setup time, automatic processing, and they're accurate. We have 10 of them and they've paid for themselves in time savings.
For budget option, 12"x12" checkerboard vinyl on coroplast is hard to beat.
I use 24" fabric targets from SurveyMarkers.com for anything over 300ft AGL. Below that, 12" works fine. The key is contrast - black and white checkerboard shows up in everything.
Avoid the ones with small patterns. You want 4 quadrants, max contrast.
Hot take: spray paint on the ground works fine for construction sites. Quick, visible, disposable. Just mark your points and move on. We use inverted marking paint in an X pattern.