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About UAV scanning

Data from a birds eye view

UAV scanning gives you the ability to capture data about your facility using a drone. This helps you get the data you need from the unsafe, or hard to reach locations.
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UAv scanning overview

Here's what UAV scanning will do for you

Stop relying on hand measured data from the hard to reach locations. Send a drone up.
Reality capture of larger areas

Quickly scan large scale areas with high fidelity LIDAR technology.

Get hard to access locations

Scan inaccessible areas with UAV technology

Increase overall safety

Use UAV technology to scan hazardous areas without putting humans at risk.

Our Service

Create a 3D model of your facility

Create an accurate 3d model of your existing facility to modernize and digitalize your data. Reduce the amount of site visits, travel times, and inspection risks.

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Go from reactive to predictive maintenance

Cut your inspection time by 75% for confined spaces or hazardous environments. Know when a problem is going to happen, before it happens, and solve the issue.

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Make educated decisions that save you time and money

Reduced inspection times, know when problems are going to occur before they happen, Increased safety, save money on maintanence cost.

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FAQ

Frequently Ask Questions

Reality capture refers to the process of collecting data of physical spaces or objects using various types of technology such as laser scanning, photogrammetry, lidar and SLAM. The captured data is then processed to create accurate digital representations of the real world conditions that can be used by a variety of professional disciplines like operations, architecture, engineering, construction, entertainment and more.
The level of accuracy depends on the type of technology used and the purpose of the project. Generally, modern reality capture systems can achieve accuracy levels ranging from a few millimeters to a few centimeters.
Our equipment varies depending on the specific needs of each project. We use advanced laser scanners, cameras, drones, and other specialized tools that allow us to capture data with high precision and detail.
Laser scanning uses laser beams to measure distances and create 3D models of objects and spaces, while photogrammetry uses photographs to extract geometric information and create digital models. Both techniques have their advantages and disadvantages, and the choice between them will depend on the specific requirements of your project.
The duration of a project depends on its scope and complexity. Generally, it takes a few days to a few weeks, but larger or more intricate projects may take several months or even years to complete.
Reality capture can capture a wide range of data, including geometric measurements, textural information, color and lighting, as well as metadata such as GPS coordinates and time stamps.
Reality capture has many applications in fields such as architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, entertainment, and virtual reality. Some common uses include creating digital models of buildings, surveying terrain, designing and visualizing products, creating 3D maps, and producing immersive experiences.
Yes, modern reality capture technologies can capture data from all kinds of environments, including outdoor spaces. In fact, some technologies like Lidar are particularly useful for scanning large areas such as cityscapes or natural landscapes.

Frequently asked questions

When should we use drone capture instead of ground scanning?

Use a drone for anything you cannot safely or cheaply reach from the ground. Roofs, stacks, conveyor galleries, baghouses, and stockpiles are the common cases. Drone capture removes a fall risk and often removes the need to build scaffolding purely to take a measurement.

How accurate is drone capture?

Photogrammetric drone work is governed by ground sample distance and ground control. With good control, expect centimeter-level results. Without it, expect decimeter. For tie-ins and clearances that need millimeter tolerance, we use terrestrial laser scanning instead.

Can you fly inside our plant?

Indoor flight is constrained by cranes, thermal updrafts, and the fact that GPS does not work inside a steel building. Drones supplement an indoor scan rather than carry it. Most interior capture is done from the ground.

Can you measure stockpile volumes?

Yes. Aerial capture is well suited to stockpile and scrap pile volumes, and it can be repeated over time to track how a yard changes.

Do you handle the flight approvals?

We plan the operation with you before mobilizing, including site access, safety, and any airspace considerations that apply to your location. Raise site-specific restrictions during the free virtual site visit so we can scope around them.