Hoodman 5-pack Ground Control Point kits drone aerial surveying photogrammetry tools

The Hoodman GCP Kit is purpose-built for UAS operators who need accurate, reliable ground control points in the field. Each kit includes five 3-foot diameter circular pads that spring into shape instantly — no assembly, no stakes, no setup delays. Designed for professional drone mapping, aerial surveying, and photogrammetry workflows where GPS accuracy and georeferencing precision are non-negotiable.

Built for the Field

Each pad is constructed with a galvanized steel perimeter cable and rugged polyester material built to withstand repeated field use across all terrain types. The self-weighted perimeter design holds position without staking — ideal for hard ground, pavement, and surfaces where traditional ground anchoring isn’t practical. For long-term deployments or sites with livestock, four integrated tie-down loops provide secure anchoring when you need it.

Precision Where It Counts

Every pad features 24-inch scaling constraint marks printed directly into the pattern, giving your photogrammetry software a reliable reference for scale verification across your aerial dataset. A center grommet on each pad allows precise surveyor staff placement for pinpoint GPS coordinate capture — critical for high-accuracy georeferenced outputs including orthomosaics, point clouds, and topographic maps.

Pads are numbered individually (1–5 or 6–10) for organized multi-point GCP layouts across large survey areas.