Pro Series - John Deere 470G SmartGrade Excavator - Key Settings
One of John Deere's Precision Construction Instructors, walks us through important settings on a 470G SmartGrade Excavator.
Pro Series - John Deere 470G SmartGrade Excavator - Automatic Control
One of Deere's Precision Construction Instructors teaches us how to initiate automatic control on a 470G SmartGrade excavator.
Pro Series - John Deere 750L SmartGrade - 2D Basics
One of John Deere's Precision Construction Instructors walks us through the basic functionality of the 2D Smart Grade system.
What the Experts Wish You Knew About Machine Control
We thought it would be helpful to reach out to our colleagues, the experts, at Komatsu, Caterpillar, Case Construction and John Deere to lea
GPS Site Control - Keep it Level
It seems simple but, too often, machine control basics like keeping the rover level and stable are overlooked when calibrating GPS to a cons
Ground Control - Principle 4
Another important consideration when laying out your ground control is topo check shots.
Ground Control - Principle 5
ALWAYS, and only, measure in your ground control with a rover that is fully calibrated to the site control for your GPS system.
Ground Control - Principle 3
To start, place a GCP on roughly the highest and lowest spots on your project. Don't worry about...
Ground Control - Principle 2
Surrounding the site with ground control is a simple, but often overlooked, step. Usually four to six GCP's...
Ground Control - Principle 1
When placing ground control, it is critical to look for overhead obstructions. If the drone can't see your GCP as it flies overhead, that GC
