Bringing drones to the golf course?

In today’s marketing focused world, content is king. No matter the industry you are in, making sure you are continuously generating content for social media to help grow your business and attract clients is imperative. In the golf industry, drone imagery can be especially useful in this aspect. Some use cases for drones on a course can include: utilizing FPV drones to create immersive video, aerial photography, or mapping a course to showcase on a website or use on GPS enabled golf carts.

COURSE MANAGEMENT

Golf course management is often challenged by inconsistent data on terrain, irrigation, and landscaping. Identifying issues like drainage problems, erosion, or wear on fairways and greens can be difficult using traditional ground surveys, which are time-consuming and may not provide a full view of the course. Additionally, marketing a golf course relies heavily on visual appeal, but standard ground-level photos fail to capture the layout and beauty of the entire course.

Our aerial drone surveys transform how golf courses are maintained and marketed. Using high-resolution imagery and advanced mapping technology, we provide detailed topographical data that allows course managers to improve maintenance strategies and optimize the course layout. From identifying drainage issues to planning new features, drone mapping provides actionable insights for improved operations. And when it comes to marketing, aerial footage showcases the full beauty of your course, attracting more players and events.

Many companies have developed applications to give the user an accurate course representation and their geographic location throughout the course. This gives the user the option to view the contours around the course and greens, giving players the ability to plan their shots more effectively.  Another great way to use mapping is by embedding models on your website, giving participants an option to view the course online prior to arriving for their round.

With technology constantly evolving, many courses are incorporating the use of drones for social media, enhancing technology and course maintenance.  Drone technology can provide great perspectives of a course to potentially reach new demographics of participants, as well as maintain and plan for the future.