Beyond Boundaries: Explore the Possibilities of Drone & Photogrammetry Services
PMC's Drone & Photogrammetry services deliver high-quality results through advanced capture technologies and processing software. With our team of FAA-licensed pilots, we collaborate with you to provide comprehensive drone and sUAS services for aerial video, building as-builts, and many other photogrammetry-based deliverables. We offer advanced control technologies, including RTK control, enabling the generation of point clouds from photos that rival traditional laser scanners in terms of data accuracy at capture rates an order of magnitude greater than traditional scanning. Trust PMC as your reliable partner for all your drone-related needs.
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Drone technology is pivotal in our Reality Capture process.
PMC utilizes state-of-the-art sUAS equipment and processing software to deliver the best results available. Our equipment utilizes survey grade RTK corrections (GPS) and advanced total stations to control the capture data so you can expect to see accuracy of at least +/- 2 CM across a large project.
Typical projects are comprised of several thousand high-resolution pictures. We used the most advanced Photogrammetry software to stitch all the images together, ultimately developing a 3D point cloud of the area. This process creates a high-definition point cloud, much like what you would expect from a terrestrial laser scanner, just not as dense. This is especially useful on projects that include areas like roofs and towers that a terrestrial laser scanner cannot reach or economically capture.
Why does this matter?
Being able to capture difficult to access areas with sUAS is much safer than traditional methods, repelling off the edges of structures to take manual measurements. These old methods introduce errors in the measurement process and have extreme levels of risk for the person taking the measurements. Eliminating the need for humans to climb or repel to the area of interest eliminates a large amount of the overall cost as well, for example the climb to the top of a cell tower takes longer than the actual work to perform. You have to ask yourself, “Do I need to send a person up, or can I gather all the information that I need from high-definition imagery consolidated into a highly accurate point cloud, which can be measured and inspected as though I were right there?”
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Benefits of Drone Surveying and Photogrammetry
- Efficiently document ornate building details for repair and restoration
- Document tall structures with high-resolution imagery
- Generate detailed point clouds to precisely replicate intricate cornices and challenging architectural elements.
- Coordinate material intake and trade staging through progress tracking using sUAS.
- Capture and create measurable content for construction environments management.
- Streamline workflows, minimize delays, and improve coordination.
- Eliminate the need for humans to enter hazardous environments.
- Collect data faster, reduce reliance on manual inspections, and optimize resources.
Drone Surveying and Photogrammetry Services Applications
Architecture
Provide architects with accurate and detailed aerial data, enabling precise site analysis, mapping, and 3D modeling for effective design and planning.
Construction
Offer valuable aerial data and 3D models for accurate site assessment, progress monitoring, and streamlined construction workflows.
Natural Resource Management
Support environmental monitoring, vegetation mapping, and land conservation efforts, providing valuable insights for sustainable resource management and allowing for environmental change tracking.
Engineering
Provide detailed aerial data and 3D models, aiding in project planning, design validation, and efficient infrastructure development.
Power, Gas, and Telecommunications
Allow accurate mapping of power lines, gas pipelines, and telecommunication towers for maintenance planning and assisting in regulatory compliance.
Infrastructure Inspection
Provide detailed visual data and accurate measurements for assessing the condition of bridges, roads, buildings, and other critical infrastructure assets.
Emergency Response and Disaster Management
Provide rapid and accurate aerial assessment of affected areas, enabling efficient damage assessment, search and rescue operations, and disaster response planning.
