Drone Mapping Calculators for GSD, Overlap and Image Motion Blur

Check image motion blur against planned GSD and drone track speed.

Distance travelled (cm) = shutter speed (s) × drone track speed (m/s) × 100

Aim for motion blur below 50% of planned GSD. Between 50% and 75% is marginal. Above 75% should generally be avoided.

Planned GSD (cm/pixel)

Shutter Speed

Drone Track Speed (m/s)