Mapping with Drones

A project in San Diego, CA by Drones Made Easy
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We are bringing mapping to the masses. Our site will provide users with the capability to easily create current, high-resolution maps.
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Backers: 243
Average Pledge Per Backer: $137

Funded: $33,272 of $30,000
Dates: Jul 9th -> Aug 8th (31 days)
Project By: Drones Made Easy
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Latest News

We made it!

August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
You like us!  You really, really like us!  Words can't express the gratitude we are feeling for all the support we have received through this entire process.  From our proof readers and critical minds to the new contacts and old friends, we want... (Read More)

Point Estimate and Map Planner

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Our point system is based on the amount of data that gets processed, not on the amount of ground covered.  A lot of people were asking for a price per acre but that isn't something we could answer without knowing a lot more information. We have put... (Read More)

Kickstarter: Mapping with Drones

July 31st - via: suasnews.com
We are bringing mapping to the masses. Our site will provide users with the capability to easily create current, high-resolution maps. (Read More)

Maps Made Easy Kickstarter lets you to build makeshift Google Maps

July 31st - via: bgr.com
This Kickstarter campaign is for anyone who has ever looked at Google Maps or (especially) Apple Maps and thought: "I could do better than that." Because with Maps Made Easy, you're finally going to have that opportunity to make your own maps capable of putting big tech companies to shame. (Read More)

At last: Map Samples

July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out what we have been talking about this whole time!  We know it can be hard to understand what Maps Made Easy is capable of without seeing it in action.  These samples will show you the beginning of what is possible using our service and the... (Read More)

Reward Modification - Proportional Points!

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Points for Everyone! It is too late to change the rewards for our backers, but we would like to give everybody more stuff! We realized that we didn't offer points to people that wanted to back us at lower and middle levels.  $30 and $100 point... (Read More)

Future Pricing Details

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Our pricing is super flexible. If you are flexible too, your maps can be free. Maps Made Easy Point System  There are a lot of variables when it comes to mapping. Altitude, camera, focal length, resolution, urgency, area covered, overlap, terrain,... (Read More)

Progress and Positive Reviews

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Early this morning we passed the 50% funding mark for the campaign with a little more than half the time to go.  Ahead of schedule!  Now we just need to close it out. Michael Pursifull over at DIYDrones.com did a really great write-up on us.  He... (Read More)

Processing Output Questions

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We were getting a lot of questions related to what types of other output formats we plan on offering.  Initially, it will only be hosting the map and stitch tiles.  But as a by-product of our processing we product an accurate and textured 3D model... (Read More)

Make money with your drone!

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
As if we don't have enough to work on... Stretch Goal!From the very beginning, our site has been designed with professional users in mind.  If our funding level reaches $60,000 or more, we will be able to fund the development of a Mapping... (Read More)

What a great week! Thanks for everyone's support.

July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Well...  We are 3 days in and are right on track to meet our goal.  We have started a sizable social media campaign to get the word out to news organizations.   We have gotten some great feedback and questions from people and can't wait to see... (Read More)

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