---
title: Mapping Necker Island
description: Read CEO Christian Sanz's take on mapping Necker Island.
image: https://blog.skycatch.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/He-was-so-impressed-Wants-to-use-it-for-his-construction-projects-768x1024.jpg
---

[![skycatch_logo](https://blog.skycatch.com/hubfs/Skycatch%20June%202017/Image/logo.svg "logo.svg")](https://www.skycatch.com/)

- Solutions 
    - [Mining Solution](https://skycatch.com/mining-solution)
    - [Construction Solution](https://skycatch.com/construction-solution)
- [How it Works](https://skycatch.com/how-it-works)
- Technology 
    - [Skycatch Vision Engine™](https://skycatch.com/technology/skycatch-vision-engine)
    - [Edge Computer & Smart GNSS](https://skycatch.com/technology/edge-computing-and-gnss)
- Enterprise 
    - [Enterprise Solutions](https://skycatch.com/enterprise-solutions)
    - [Onboarding, Training & Support](https://skycatch.com/enterprise-solutions)
- [Get Skycatch](https://skycatch.com/contact-us)
- [Login](https://app.skycatch.com/login)

- [Home](https://www.skycatch.com/)
- Solutions 
    - [Mining Solution](https://skycatch.com/mining-solution)
    - [Construction Solution](https://skycatch.com/construction-solution)
- [How it Works](https://skycatch.com/how-it-works)
- Technology 
    - [Skycatch Vision Engine™](https://skycatch.com/technology/skycatch-vision-engine)
    - [Edge Computing & Smart GNSS](https://skycatch.com/technology/edge-computing-and-gnss)
- Enterprise 
    - [Enterprise Solutions](https://skycatch.com/technology/edge-computing-and-gnss)
    - [Onboarding, Traning & Support](https://skycatch.com/onboarding-training-support)
- [Get Skycatch](https://skycatch.com/contact-us)
- [Login](https://app.skycatch.com/login)

- [![share with Linkedin](https://blog.skycatch.com/hubfs/social-linkedin.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.skycatch.com/2016/06/25/mapping-necker-island&title=Mapping%20Necker%20Island&summary=&source=)
- [![share with Facebook](https://blog.skycatch.com/hubfs/social-facebook.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.skycatch.com/2016/06/25/mapping-necker-island)
- [![share with Twitter](https://blog.skycatch.com/hubfs/social-twitter.svg)](https://twitter.com/share?text=Mapping%20Necker%20Island:&url=https://blog.skycatch.com/2016/06/25/mapping-necker-island&via=skycatch)
- [![share with Email](https://blog.skycatch.com/hubfs/social-email.svg)](mailto:friend@example.com?&subject=Mapping%20Necker%20Island&body=Mapping%20Necker%20Island%20from%20Skycatch%20(skycatch.com):%20https://blog.skycatch.com/2016/06/25/mapping-necker-island)

[< Back to the blog](https://blog.skycatch.com/blog)

# [Mapping Necker Island](https://blog.skycatch.com/2016/06/25/mapping-necker-island)

6.24.2016 | [COMMANDER](https://blog.skycatch.com/topic/commander) | [Software Product](https://blog.skycatch.com/topic/software-product)

This month, I had the privilege of visiting Sir Richard Branson at Necker Island with a group of fellow entrepreneurs. While the purpose of my visit was not to map the island, once I reached its beautiful shores I had to share it with the world.

Using the DJI Inspire 1 and Skycatch [COMMANDER](https://www.skycatch.com/products/) app, I was able to create an orthomap and 3D point cloud of the island in minutes.

It was amazing how easy it was to map even in a completely foreign environment, and the Inspire performed like a champ even under the high winds. When I think back to my early days flying RC helicopters year ago, it's incredible to see how far drone technology has come to allow such a feat.

[View map in full screen](https://share.skycatch.com/v1/MGIyMmQ0MzItOTc0OC00NGE0LWEwMmQtZDg3ZjczYTc4Nzg4)

Even Sir Richard Branson was psyched to get a look at the island rendered in 3D. It was a perspective he hadn’t seen before.

> What do you think will be the most positive use of drones in the years to come? [https://t.co/QlLEDUlWyv](https://t.co/QlLEDUlWyv) [pic.twitter.com/H1xfZqiQuv](https://t.co/H1xfZqiQuv)
> 
>  — Richard Branson (@richardbranson) [July 21, 2016](https://twitter.com/richardbranson/status/756160661529427968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

![He was so impressed! Wants to use it for his construction projects!!](https://blog.skycatch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/He-was-so-impressed-Wants-to-use-it-for-his-construction-projects-768x1024.jpg?width=320&name=He-was-so-impressed-Wants-to-use-it-for-his-construction-projects-768x1024.jpg) Sir Richard Branson with Necker Island in Skycatch 3D Dashboard

 

The applications of drone data are seemingly infinite. Whether it's mapping islands for environmental conservation or construction sites for project management, we're just at the tip of the iceberg of what drone data can do.

**What will you map with your drone?**

Get Skycatch [COMMANDER](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/skycatch-commander-for-dji/id1093295593?mt=8&at=1010lmXp&ct=bni) and start your 30-day free trial with unlimited maps today.

Learn about [subscription plans and features](https://www.skycatch.com/pricing/) and get help getting started in our [support center](https://support.skycatch.com?b).

A special shoutout to the [MaiTai Global](http://www.maitaiglobal.org/) network and their amazing leaders Bill Tai and Susi Mai for making this trip possible. 

By [Christian Sanz](https://twitter.com/csanz), Founder & CEO [@Skycatch](https://twitter.com/skycatch)

- [![share with Linkedin](https://blog.skycatch.com/hubfs/social-linkedin.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.skycatch.com/2016/06/25/mapping-necker-island&title=Mapping%20Necker%20Island&summary=&source=)
- [![share with Facebook](https://blog.skycatch.com/hubfs/social-facebook.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.skycatch.com/2016/06/25/mapping-necker-island)
- [![share with Twitter](https://blog.skycatch.com/hubfs/social-twitter.svg)](https://twitter.com/share?text=Mapping%20Necker%20Island:&url=https://blog.skycatch.com/2016/06/25/mapping-necker-island&via=skycatch)
- [![share with Email](https://blog.skycatch.com/hubfs/social-email.svg)](mailto:friend@example.com?&subject=Mapping%20Necker%20Island&body=Mapping%20Necker%20Island%20from%20Skycatch%20(skycatch.com):%20https://blog.skycatch.com/2016/06/25/mapping-necker-island)

[< Back to the blog](https://blog.skycatch.com/blog)

### Sign up to receive Skycatch’s email newsletter.

- [Mining Solution](https://skycatch.com/mining-solution)
- [How it Works](https://skycatch.com/mining-solution/how-it-works)
- [Construction Solution](https://skycatch.com/construction-solution)
- [Skycatch Vision Engine](https://skycatch.com/technology/skycatch-vision-engine)
- [Edge Computing & Smart GNSS](https://skycatch.com/technology/edge-computing-and-gnss)
- [Enterprise Solutions](https://skycatch.com/enterprise-solutions)

- [About](https://skycatch.com/about)
- [Gallery](https://skycatch.com/gallery)
- [Learn](https://skycatch.com/learn)
- [Press](https://skycatch.com/press)

- [Term](https://support.skycatch.com/hc/en-us/sections/115001613508)
- [Contact Support](https://support.skycatch.com/hc/en-us)
- [Careers](https://skycatch.com/careers)

- [Blog](https://blog.skycatch.com/)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SkycatchInc/)
- [Twitter](https://twitter.com/skycatch?lang=en)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/skycatch/)

- [Get Skycatch](https://app.skycatch.com/signup)
- [Login](https://app.skycatch.com/login)
- [![](https://blog.skycatch.com/hubfs/Skycatch%20June%202017/Image/footer-applestore-1.svg)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flight1/id1164774340)

![cross-sign](https://blog.skycatch.com/hubfs/Skycatch%20June%202017/Image/cross-sign.png "cross-sign.png")

### Thanks for contacting Skycatch.

A representative will contact you back within 24 hours.

![Skycatch](https://blog.skycatch.com/hubfs/Skycatch%20June%202017/Image/footer-logo.svg "footer-logo.svg")

[Mining Solution](https://skycatch.com/mining-solution)

[How it Works](https://skycatch.com/mining-solution/how-it-works)

[Construction Solution](https://skycatch.com/construction-solution)

[Skycatch Vision Engine](https://skycatch.com/technology/skycatch-vision-engine)

[Edge Computing & Smart GNSS](https://skycatch.com/technology/edge-computing-and-gnss)

[Enterprise Solutions](https://skycatch.com/enterprise-solutions)

 

 

[About](https://skycatch.com/about)

[Gallery](https://skycatch.com/gallery)

[Learn](https://skycatch.com/learn)

[Press](https://skycatch.com/press)

 

 

[Term](https://support.skycatch.com/hc/en-us/sections/115001613508)

[Contact Support](https://support.skycatch.com/hc/en-us)

[Careers](https://skycatch.com/careers)

 

 

[Blog](https://blog.skycatch.com/)

[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SkycatchInc/)

[Twitter](https://twitter.com/skycatch?lang=en)

[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/skycatch/)

 

 

[Get Skycatch](https://app.skycatch.com/signup)

[Login](https://app.skycatch.com/login)

 

[![](https://blog.skycatch.com/hubfs/Skycatch%20June%202017/Image/footer-applestore-1.svg)](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skycatch-flight-app-for-dji/id1093295593?mt=8)

© 2020 Skycatch, Inc.