The Benefits of High-Quality Aerial Photogrammetry

Skytec serves clients the latest technology and expertise to acquire unique data relevant to a worksite. With services and technology that harness the power of LiDAR, aerial photogrammetry, and satellite imagery, Skytec delivers unparalleled precision and accuracy with its data insights.
 

One modality for acquisition is aerial photogrammetry, an image solution captured through unmanned systems and Skytec’s manned aircraft service partners when needed.
 

Photogrammetry uses images to generate reliable measurements, reconstructing 3D environments through photographs. It’s not a new practice, but the advances in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and image and data capture technology allow GIS and commercial data companies to deliver unparalleled data sets to inform decision-makers.

A 3D Rendering with Photogrammetry

Using UAS and flying grid patterns over an area of interest, thousands of photos are stitched together to create an orthomosaic image and a 3D surface model of the area of interest or job site.

Skytec brings depth of experience and technology, in UAS and cameras, that distinguish its offerings from those of nearly every other provider.

A hybrid Harris H6 aircraft. This heavy lift drone technology enables the Skytec team to have long flight times and capture images as competitive to manned aircraft as possible.

Longer flight times of greater than 1 hour with LiDAR payload to capture large or complex job sites.

Multiple advanced sensors for professional drone photogrammetry that are built for mapping to capture a wide field of view and robust image processing.

“Our hybrid aircraft and vastly superior sensors deliver details to clients that they wouldn’t be able to capture with an off-the-shelf product,” says Andy Carroll, CTO and Cofounder of Skytec. “Similarly, a photogrammetry data set is typically captured in tandem with LiDAR, which delivers dynamic insights for clients.”

Skytec analysts can tie in control data from surveyors to deliver volumetrics, imagery and colorized LiDAR data.

Dynamic Sensors + Depth of Experience

Working with Skytec means access to the team’s seven-plus years of experience carefully evaluating the best conditions for data capture.

“Our pilots and technicians are experienced at knowing the right time of day, light and weather conditions to capture the best data,” says Bill Rogers, CEO and Cofounder of Skytec. “Environmental factors can really affect imagery. With our long-flight aircraft we’re able to evaluate huge areas in one day when conditions are optimal to deliver the most comprehensive data set to clients.”

When pairing an aerial photogrammetry capture with LiDAR, Skytec’s Riegl Vux-1 sensor delivers results and access to tough job sites to capture the highest quality data sets.

“Through years of trial and error, paired with our commitment to and investment in advanced technologies for data capture, we provide the highest quality of photogrammetry to clients,” Rogers says. “We’ve been honing our skill set to deliver what we do best to clients and achieve the most desired data result.”

Learn more about Skytec’s aerial data capture and acquisition services.