Mapping

Painpoints

Advantages

  • Traditional Surveying outputs lack visual references or low resolution, leading to a limited perspective of the landscape.

  • Visualize results with accurate, high-resolution maps, Point Clouds, and 3D models.

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  • Significantly reduce costs and save time by using affordable UAS solutions that automate data collection and processing.

  • Field work is slow and inefficient using traditional surveying methods, increasing operational costs and on-site time requirements.

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  • Reduce personnel risk in hazardous environments with safe aerial data collection.

  • Collecting usable data in complex and remote areas is difficult and hazardous.

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  • Keep digital records that can be easily used for regular land cover comparisons, so teams can more easily and dynamically monitor changes.

  • Frequently tracking landscape changes is inefficient with traditional methods.

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Using the newest tech we gain centimeter-level positioning, providing a comprehensive solution for high-precision aerial surveying applications, ensuring a secure and accurate operation.

The world of 3D modelling and conservation mapping is experiencing a revolution, thanks to advancements in drone technology. The ability to capture detailed, accurate, and scalable models has transformed industries like heritage site preservation, architecture, and construction.

Step-by-Step Workflow

1. Rough Model Generation

We start by flying the drone over the target area. Oblique captures generate a rough 3D point cloud model.

Aerial view of ruins with tall stone walls and surrounding greenery at night.
Aerial view of a landscape with trees, a stone tower, and surrounding buildings.

2. Flight Route Planning

We define the survey area, and generate an automated flight plan with adjustable parameters like speed and shooting distance.

Aerial view of a drone flight planning map showing a designated 40-acre area with colored path lines, distance markers, and flight parameters including speed, course angle, and start and end points.
DJI drone remote controller with a screen displaying a 3D topographic map and contour lines in a virtual space.

3. Route Execution

We execute the route with the 5-directional oblique capture to gather detailed data in fewer flights.

4. Survey Quality Review

Evaluate the captured data using a detailed quality report, ensuring the model meets your standards.

The Smart 3D capture function is a powerful new tool to simplify and automate the process of generating robust 3D digitisation. This feature allows pilots to complete detailed measurements and model irregular-shaped buildings.

- Richard Dunlop, heliguy™ Geospatial Lead.

5. Data Processing

Finalize the 3D model by importing data into DJI Terra for high-resolution reconstruction and detailed analysis.

The Smart 3D Capture Mode increases efficiency dramatically, cutting time and labor while ensuring mm-level GSD precision—a crucial factor for digital twin creation and detailed inspections.

Secure Data - Stay safe

“DJI places the highest priority on data privacy – and puts customers in control of their data's use. No flight logs, photos, or videos are synced with DJI by default. Operators must opt-in to share or store their data on DJI servers, which are housed in US-based AWS servers certified compliant with ISO 27001. For heightened data security needs or those flying sensitive missions, Local Data Mode can be activated to stop the DJI Pilot 2 flight control app from sending or receiving any data over the internet. This prevents unintentional syncing of photos, videos or flight logs with external servers. Any personal data shared for account registration is further secured with AES-256 encryption. Operators can easily delete any data they have shared through their DJI account or by contacting DJI Support. Since 2017, we have regularly submitted our products for third-party security audits and certification, including Booz Allen Hamilton, FTI Consulting, and Kivu Consulting.”

- https://enterprise.dji.com/