Benthic habitat mapping is important for assessing coastal and intertidal areas like mangroves and seagrasses. Common techniques use optical and hyperspectral imagery from aircraft but have limitations related to cost and scale. Remote piloted aircraft are now being used for benthic mapping as they allow higher resolution optical and infrared imagery to be captured seasonally at lower cost compared to traditional aircraft. A case study in the Philippines demonstrated the capability of remote piloted aircraft to create high resolution orthophotos of benthic habitats.