CASE STUDY

WORKFLOW

One such project Mark’s team had been working on had them capturing images and delivering datasets on a weekly basis for a construction project that spanned period of years. Once the project scope and deliverables were defined, an acquisition schedule was set and flights began. A generic script was generated in Correlator3D prior to flights to capture the desired deliverables. Incoming data was then processed, and an initial QC was completed. If adjustments were needed, the team would modify the script, otherwise it was saved for future missions. Employing the same script over the life of the project ensured homogenous deliverables over the life of the project. Once mosaics were produced, they were checked to ensure correct tonal balance and if there were no issues with seamlines. The DEMs were exported in TIF format along with contours for stakeholders to use in volumetric calculations. Using remote cameras either on the ground or in the air via drones such as Extreme Aerial provides reduced the need for additional personnel on site.

DELIVERABLES

Typical deliverables included orthomosaics, digital terrain models, image-based point clouds, and volumetric reports.

BENEFITS

The benefits of using Correlator3D according to Mark were the ability to rapidly create the mapping deliverables their clients needed. Consistency matters on projects where updated mapping is expected on a biweekly basis, and with the scripting tools found in Correlator3D repeatability was practically guaranteed.

ABOUT EXTREME AERIAL

Established in 2014, Extreme Aerial Productions, LLC is a professional aerial drone video and photography company based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Operating various UAS, Extreme Aerial acquires imagery and processes data on projects throughout the US. For more information, visit www.extremeaerialproductions.com.