Summary and thesis draft #1

 

Summary

The Mavic 3 Enterprise is a versatile, compact drone designed for various applications like mapping, asset inspection, real estate photography, and more (as summarized by chatGPT).

The combination of accessibility, efficiency, safety, cost-effectiveness, and data collection makes drones highly valuable across multiple industries. Drones ae able to cover large areas in a fraction of the time. It is cost saving as it eliminates the need for extensive manpower and heavy equipment. Drones can easily access challenging or hazardous terrains, ensuring safety and feasibility in remote areas, allowing us to collect high resolution, real time data allowing surveyors to make informed decisions quickly.

According to the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise’s website, it contains features such as a ‘RTK(Real time kinematic) module for centimeter-level accuracy, 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad camera, and 45-minute flight time’, enabling precise and efficient data collection for land surveying. More of its features include foldable design to ensure portability, and advanced obstacle avoidance to enhance reliability, and seamless integration with DJI software streamlines workflows to make it versatile, affordable, and user-friendly choice for professional surveyors. 

Thesis statement

The integration of Mavic 3 Enterprise with RTK technology and thermal imaging enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and improves safety across industries such as construction, infrastructure assessment, making it an essential tool for modern engineering workflows.

Body paragraph

According to E38 survey solutions website, 'DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Series RTK Module dramatically reduces the number of ground control points (GCPs) needed.' When surveying, a drone without RTK module should have GCPs spaced no more than 500 feet apart. However, with the RTK module, three GCPs would be sufficient. RTK module allows the DJI Mavic 3E to receive both GPS satellite data and corrections from your base station, which improves the accuracy of the GPS tags on every image. With the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Series RTK Module, you can achieve centimeter-level accuracy, both horizontally and vertically.

References

Tan,C.,Chen https://enterprise-insights.dji.com/blog/mavic-3-enterprise-series-top-features 

Tan, C., Chen, Z., Liao, A., Chen, Z., & Zeng, X. (2024). Accuracy assessment of Mavic 3 industrial UAV based on DJI Terra and Pix4Dmapper. Accuracy Assessment of Mavic 3 Industrial UAV Based on DJI Terra and PiX4DMapper, 13. 

https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3035344 

https://e38surveysolutions.com/pages/about-the-dji-mavic-3-enterprise-series-rtk-module?srsltid=AfmBOooegW4mjdO9Reqk2FYXvzpbGMYuShT13mZ0rsQ2OaAxImdCZkry

Research Pathway (DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise (survey drone))

 Why did we choose DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise?

We feel that drones are crucial because they provide safer, faster, and more cost-effective ways to gather data, perform inspections, and carry out tasks in a wide range of industries, contributing to increased productivity and new opportunities for innovation.

The DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise is a powerful drone designed for commercial use, offering several benefits tailored for professional applications.

Some main features of DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise:

1) Mechanical shutter

2) 56x zoom camera

3) an RTK module for centimeter-level precision

Here are some examples of how DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise can be used:

1) Surveying and mapping

2) Inspections of infrastructure parts

3) Emergency response and disaster management

4) Security and surveillance

Prompt for chatGPT "What are the features and functions of DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise in the engineering field for industrial use?"

Reflective Thinking to Writing a Reflection as a Process

 

Ideal	To be punctual in school
Reality(gap)	I reach school on time once in a blue moon
Causes/Conditions	I usually wake up one hour before leaving my house (to reach school on time), but always procrastinate right before leaving house.
Effects/Results	I use my phone before leaving house
Goal	To reach school on time so that I don't miss any important lectures
Possible change	-Do not use phone until leaving my house - Wake up earlier to have ample time to prepare myself
Testing the hypothesis > solution	In order to be punctual, I stop using my phone until I left my house
Outcome of change	That approach worked, and I ended up reaching school on time everyday

Self Introduction letter

Dear Professor Blackstone, 

My name is Kai Sheng, I graduated from Nanyang Polytechnic with a diploma in Medicinal Chemistry, and I am currently pursuing Bachelor in Civil Engineering in SIT. The reason for this huge change in the field of study is simply the lack of interest, and there is this quote that always resonates with me "Time you enjoy wasting is is not wasted time" by Marthe Troly-Curtin. Therefore, I decided to try engineering, which was strongly related to mathematics, and solving mathematical problem is something I enjoy.

Having ISTJ as my personality trait, I like to spend time alone during my free time. Some of the things I enjoy doing are going to the gym, play mobile games, listening to music and sleep. I personally feel that doing these things makes me feel at peace and brings about benefits too. 

One of my strengths is being able to stay calm in a messy situation which allows me to maintain my composure and think straight. I am also very meticulous in every task that I do to deliver an up-to-standard result, and always ensure that I am well prepared before any presentation.

However, there is one weakness that makes me feel inferior compared to most people, and it would be the lack of confidence to speak in front of a group of people. Even though I often step out of my comfort zone, I inevitably return to it. Hence, I hope that this module can shape me into a more confident person and speaker. 

Best regards,

Kai Sheng

Letters read: Chermaine, Yizhe, Wen Han, Zenden

Task 3: The Importance of communication skills for engineers

 I have decided to choose point 3, which is, “Employers identify communication as one of the basic competencies every graduate should have, asserting that the ability to communicate is valuable for obtaining employment and maintaining successful job performance.” 

Sherwyn Morreale, Michael Osborn & Judy Pearson, Professors of Communication (2000)

From the above paragraph, I can infer that in the working environment, communication is considered a core skill that contributes to both professional entry and long-term career success.

I agree that communication is one of the basic skills that every graduate should have so that they are able to interact effectively with colleagues and is able to convey the message or idea across clearly. Communication is also vital to resolve challenges and conflict. Graduates that are able to communicate well are able to express their concerns as well as able understand others’ perspective.

Therefore, from securing employment and excelling in the workplace to personal development and building relationships, communication is key in navigating and thriving in today's complex world.