4.3.4. High Level of Interpretability

This fundamental characteristic is attributed to the high level of detail in the generated UAS products which itself allows for a straightforward interpretation of the aerial dataset. People are more likely to correctly interpret the orthophoto as they recognise specific textures of the surface or physical features such as bushes, hedges or particular buildings. This allows UAS data to have a significant contribution in providing the database for visualising land tenure data or planned infrastructure–an asset which supports participatory mapping activities for land administration or urban planning. The authors observed, that in many cases, de-jure land rights do not represent de-facto land rights as the cadastral maps show little details on the physical extent (except for the parcel boundary). The integration of an orthophoto in the cadastral map would support the alignment of de-facto and de-jure land rights as it would spatially outline adjudicated land rights that are easy to interpret even for laymen. Furthermore, UAS data could aid consultative processes of land use planning with clear and understandable background data. A profound significance of UAS data was found in support of maintaining a web-based spatial plan, promoting more mobile tools, and sharing information with stakeholders.
