Flood recovery mapping with drones

In September 2023, catastrophic flash floods devastated Tsarevo (Bulgaria), causing loss of life and extensive damage.

To swiftly address the situation, the Bulgarian Ministry of Environment and Water partnered with Sofia University’s Center for Geospatial Research and Technology. They employed EagleNXT’s eBee X drones equipped with RGB cameras (S.O.D.A.).

The 2D orthomosaics and 3D elevation models generated have been invaluable for the assessment of the flood-affected region and the determination of post-flood actions.

This rapid large-scale mapping operation using eBee X drones was completed in a single day (processing included).

Learn more about the mission in this blog post.