Dron-Eros Service

20/10/2025

Cartografía de la degradacion de arrecifes coralinos

𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚

Beneath the ocean’s shimmering surface lies one of the planet’s most vibrant ecosystems — coral reefs. Often called the “rainforests of the sea,” these colorful underwater structures support nearly a quarter of all marine life. Yet, they are also among the most threatened ecosystems on Earth, facing severe stress from rising sea temperatures, pollution, and destructive fishing practices. To protect them, scientists are turning to a powerful, space-based ally — satellite technology.

Mapping coral reef degradation with satellite data has become one of the most effective and non-invasive ways to monitor reef health on a global scale. High-resolution satellites such as Sentinel-2, Landsat 8, and PlanetScope capture detailed images of the ocean surface, allowing researchers to track subtle color changes that indicate coral bleaching, sedimentation, or algal overgrowth. These spectral signatures — invisible to the human eye — can reveal whether corals are thriving or dying.

By processing these satellite images through Geographic Information Systems (GIS), scientists can map patterns of degradation over time. This helps identify where damage is occurring most rapidly and which reefs remain resilient. The data also supports conservation agencies in making informed decisions — from setting up marine protected areas to planning restoration projects. For instance, time-series satellite analysis can show how coral recovery efforts or temperature fluctuations are influencing reef health.

One of the biggest advantages of satellite monitoring is scale. While underwater surveys are limited to small areas, satellites can observe thousands of kilometers of reef systems at once, updating data frequently and consistently. This means changes that once took years to detect can now be seen in near real-time.

In an era of accelerating climate change, this technology is more than just a tool — it’s a lifeline for coral reefs. By combining science, space technology, and conservation, mapping coral reef degradation from orbit is giving humanity a chance to better understand and protect one of Earth’s most precious natural treasures.

09/10/2025

Un excelente tema para los que vemos los drones como una herramienta

En los últimos meses surge la pregunta por parte de los clientes.
¿El Drone es un instrumento de medición? ¿Se calibra? ¿Se puede certificar?
Y vienen muchas interrogantes que son complejas de entender, y para no entrar en temas polemicos, recientemente en una Expo de Drones hicimos la siguiente pregunta de ficción.....

¿Puede un Drone medir en la Luna?
¿Puedes medir en la Luna con una cinta métrica?

En nuestra opinión como empresa con 10 años de experiencia vendiendo Drones y Software de Fotogrametía es la siguiente.

El Drones es una herramienta de un sistema, integrado por Recurso Humano, Software y hardware, donde cada elemento es fundamental para su correcto funcionamiento, un buen Drone con cámara métrica no es adecuado si no tiene señal de GNSS; o bien si no está ligado a un punto fijo para comparar, escala, o un sistema de Referencia por decir un ejemplo.

En la mercadotecnía se ha usado terminos como Topografía aérea, mapeo aéreo, y demás formas fáciles de mostrar esta tecnología, cuando existe la palabra "Fotogrametría" que describe muy bien las funciones a realizar, así como con la tecnología LiDAR, sin duda este será un tema a estudiar, por los proximos años.

Saludos a toda la comunidad en Ciencias de la Tierra.

01/10/2025

✨ Desde las alturas, la magia de Ría Lagartos, Yucatán 🌊🦩
Un paraíso natural donde el mar, los manglares y la vida silvestre se encuentran. 🐊🌿
Una joya dentro del Área Natural Protegida que guarda paisajes únicos y especies emblemáticas.

📍 ¿Ya conocías este rincón de México?

01/10/2025

Combinaciones de bandas para estudio de la vegetación

30/09/2025

Procesos hidrogeologicos en la zona costera

30/09/2025

🌊✨ La playa Salinas del Marqués en Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, es un paraíso natural donde aún habitan numerosas especies de aves y algunas tortugas llegan a anidar 🐢🪶. Sin embargo, la huella humana ya se hace presente: el acceso de camionetas y otras actividades ponen en riesgo este ecosistema tan valioso.
Este rincón de Oaxaca nos recuerda la importancia de cuidar nuestras playas y respetar la vida que depende de ellas. 💙🌎

23/09/2025

𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐈𝐒 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Groundwater is often described as a hidden treasure beneath our feet. Unlike rivers and lakes that we can easily see, groundwater lies quietly below the surface, yet it supplies drinking water to billions of people worldwide and supports agriculture, industries, and ecosystems. Managing such a critical resource requires accurate data—but collecting this data in the field has historically been time-consuming, error-prone, and difficult to coordinate.

This is where 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐈𝐒 is transforming the game.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐬

Not too long ago, field researchers and water managers relied on clipboards, paper maps, and manual note-taking to record borehole data, pumping test results, soil descriptions, and water quality measurements. Back in the office, hours or even days would be spent transferring field notes into spreadsheets or GIS databases—a process that often introduced errors and delayed decision-making.

Today, thanks to 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐈𝐒 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, the same work can be done instantly in the field. With just a smartphone or tablet, groundwater specialists can collect georeferenced data, attach photos, measure coordinates, and synchronize results directly with cloud-based systems.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐈𝐒 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞-𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫

The advantages of mobile GIS in groundwater projects are enormous. First, it enhances 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲—data collected is automatically linked with GPS locations, minimizing errors. Second, it boosts 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲—researchers no longer need to double-enter information; what’s collected in the field can be shared in real time with teams back at the office.

Perhaps most importantly, mobile GIS supports 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Whether it’s a local water agency, international research team, or community-based project, data can be shared instantly across borders, helping everyone work with the same, up-to-date information.

𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬

Consider a team assessing groundwater potential in a rural region. Using a mobile GIS app, they can quickly log borehole coordinates, upload images of the site, and record pumping test results, even in remote locations without stable internet. Once connected, the data syncs to a central server where it can be analyzed using advanced spatial models.

Another example is water quality monitoring. Instead of filling paper forms, a fieldworker can enter pH, conductivity, or nitrate readings directly into a mobile GIS form. The system flags unusual readings immediately, allowing for rapid response if contamination is detected.

These capabilities not only save time and reduce costs but also 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬—critical in regions where water scarcity is an urgent issue.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐈𝐒

Technology alone is never enough. The true strength of mobile GIS lies in how it enables fieldworkers, local communities, and scientists to work together. In many places, local technicians and community volunteers are trained to use these tools, making data collection more inclusive and sustainable. This integration of human knowledge with digital tools ensures that groundwater management is not just technical, but also 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞-𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝

The future of groundwater research will increasingly depend on mobile GIS. As smartphones become more affordable and internet coverage expands, field-based data collection will become faster, smarter, and more collaborative.

For countries facing severe water stress, adopting mobile GIS could mean the difference between reactive crisis management and proactive water security planning.

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬

Mobile GIS is more than a tool—it’s a revolution in how we understand and manage groundwater. By turning every phone into a mapping and monitoring device, it makes groundwater visible, accessible, and better protected.

💡 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤?
Do you see Mobile GIS as the future of groundwater management? Have you ever used mobile apps for mapping or data collection in your work?

👉 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰—𝐈’𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬!

19/09/2025

17/09/2025

1.- Abre un proyecto en blanco de QGIS (asegúrate de tener internet en tu compu)
2.- Goglea: “servidor wms inegi”
3.- O copia directamente esta dirección URL: https://gaia.inegi.org.mx/NLB/tunnel/wms/wms61?
4.- En el panel izquierdo de tu proyecto de QGIS ve a la opción “WMS/WMTS” y con click derecho selecciona “Conexión nueva”.
5.- En la ventana de diálogo agrega en “Nombre:” inegi y en “URL:” pega la dirección copiada:
Acabas de instalar uno de los mejores servicios de información geográfica en tu SIG de escritorio
No necesitas descargar archivos simplemente puedes DESPLEGAR diferentes temas ambientales, socioeconómicos, políticos, poblacionales, etc. etc. para describir las características de tu área de estudio.
Si, si ¡De nada! ¿Quieres más tips de estos?

Créditos Alfredo Amador García

18/08/2025

🌊📸 Playa Salinas del Marqués desde las alturas 🌿🚙

Un rincón donde la naturaleza se mezcla con el contraste del mar y la arena. Desde el cielo, el paisaje revela caminos que se abren paso entre el verde de la vegetación y la fuerza de la costa oaxaqueña.

¿Qué historia te imaginas que guarda este lugar? 🤔✨