management.Many of the UAV systems that find application in the civil
domain offer already cost- and time-competitive alternatives to conventional
surveying applications. The purchase price of UAVs has
dropped rapidly.Maintenance costs are also very small. Its size, payload,
range, and operatingmode are typically the main criteria a user defines
before investing in a UAV system. Answering the following questions
might help in the selection of a UAV system: