SKYDOG ATI
Aerial Thermal Imaging
Mapping
Landscape models
Mapping can include orthomosaics (2D) and models (3D). Mapping allows for highly accurate linear, volumetric and area measurements. So hills and depressions can be estimated for volume, distances measure (linear) and area will determine acres or square feet. Here are seven acres that were mapped in under 5 minutes.
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DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise (RTK enabled) with D-RTK-2 Base, 300' up, 34 mph, 240 images, Agisoft Metashape, flight followed terrain (120' delta from lowest point to upper) with hatch pattern, and enhanced border mode.
Stockpiles
volumetric measurements, contour and elevation annotations, linear, area ...
These gravel piles can be evaluated as a DSM or DTM, using a
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Use Linear fit for measuring most volumes on relatively flat ground.
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Use Lowest point for bins, pits, or stockpiles up against a wall.
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Use Triangulated for very large or long and narrow stockpiles on contoured ground.
Mapping Land Development: Fifty Four acres / 584 images / Flight time ~16 minutes, fully autonomous (repeatable), Hassablaad camera, mechanical shutter, mapping speed: 34 mph, 1" GSD (1" per pixel) at 300' altitude. Below, measurements include: road length, road area, cul de sac area, elevation / contours and overlay of site map onto orthomosaic of future neighborhood.
Allows for stakeholders to check status, plan, design and evaluate.
This same orthomosaic image consists of 4K images stitched together, so they offer excellent detail when expanded.
An orthomosaic image also offer elevation and contours, which is excellent to determine water flow / stagnation. Red is high ground. Gradients sizes for the elevation are customizable.
Automated, Repeatable Mission Definition
July - September Side by Side Comparison (Mostly July)
July - September Side by Side Comparison (Mostly Sept)
Overlaid site plan of affected area.
Monthly Comparisons:
One great feature of aerial mapping is being able to compare month to month changes. Options include changes to
plant health,
contours measurements,
elevation measurements,
stockpile measurements,
linear measurements,
area measurements,
volumetric measurements
plot plans
Trail Models
This 600+ acre orthomosaic comprises of
1485 4K images taken over four miles of trails.
Use Cases:
SAFETY: Reporting / Sharing location
SAR (Search And Rescue)
Reporting progress
Map making / trail identification aid
Overlay over Maps
Trail Maintenance
Trail Rerouting Planning
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NOTE:
4K Images used for creating the orthomosaic are
available for the ultimate in terrain detail....
Bar Codes
These provide location (long/lat/alt) when scanned with a cell phone.
They can be photographed and texted to rescuers, friends, team mates...
The bar code once scanned, will open Google Maps with a pinpoint on the map. Distances can then be determined to heli pads, rescuers, friends, family etc.
A closer look....
Following are example 4K images used in this orthomosaic. They would be helpful for the best detail. Images taken at 265' altitude (at 34 mph). Lower altitudes are possible,and would increase detail. In this case, Terrain Follow was used, which allows for keeping the mapping
at a consistant elevation (important for mapping). Minimum heigth is 262 feet. Used because a 400' delta between Bog Road and McMann Road exists. Here's an example.
