In the world of drone mapping, the efficient sharing of geospatial data is paramount. Whether you’re working on projects related to city/environment modeling, industrial estates, powerline detection, precision agriculture, or heritage protection, data sharing can make or break the outcome. In this article, we’ll explore real-world demo data that showcases how drone specialists might harness the power of drone mapping and the new generation of geospatial data sharing.
Drone Mapping – Use Case 1: City Modeling and Data Sharing
Creating a 3D digital twin of a city is a complex task in the world of drone mapping. The process involves collecting a wealth of data, from which textured 3D models are usually created. These detailed models are essential for urban planning, development, and various applications, such as implementing the smart city concept.
SurveyTransfer data sharing platform plays a key role in simplifying the data sharing process in an urban modeling project. It allows urban planners, architects, and project stakeholders to seamlessly inspect detailed and huge textured 3D models. This streamlined process enables collaborative decision-making. The ability to efficiently share this data through SurveyTransfer leads to better and quicker urban planning and development, making it a prime example of how the platform enhances the potential of drone mapping.
Click HERE or on the following image and see our demo drone mapping project on city modeling (Digital twin of Regensberg):
Details of the SurveyTransfer project:
| File Name/Layer Name | File Format | File Size | Statistics | Processing Time |
| Regensberg_model.zip/ Regensberg Model | OBJ | 3,69 GB (Original) 2.09 GB (Zip) | 9 084 968 vertices 27 023 631 edges 17 924 231 faces | 39 minutes |
| hypothetical_church.las/ Hypothetical Church | LAS | 248 MB | 9 999 794 points | Within 2 minutes |
The data presented in the sample project comes from Wingtra website.
Drone Mapping – Use Case 2: Industrial Estates and Data Sharing
Industrial estates often involve the collection of diverse geospatial data, including thermal index maps, orthomosaics, digital surface models, and vector maps (e.g. isolines of thermal values). The ability to share this data efficiently is crucial for project management and decision-making.
In this scenario, SurveyTransfer data sharing platform serves as the hub for sharing industrial estate data. It facilitates the exchange of various data types, enabling industrial estate managers and stakeholders to make informed decisions quickly. This efficiency in data sharing significantly contributes to the success of the project, highlighting the importance of streamlined data exchange in drone mapping.
Click HERE or on the following image and see our demo drone mapping project on industrial estates (Industrial estate – Thermal mapping):
Details of the SurveyTransfer project:
| File Name/Layer Name | File Format | File Size | Statistics | Processing Time |
| Commercial_Aera_DuetT_transparent_mosaic_RGB.tif/ Orthomosaic RGB | geotiff | 322 MB | 0.02 m per pixel | 6 minutes |
| thermal_lines.dxf/ Thermal Isolines | DXF | 74.1 MB | 55 420 lines | Within 2 minutes |
| Thermal_index_map.tif/ Thermal Index | geotiff | 69.9 MB | 0.06 m per pixel | Within 2 minutes |
| Thermal_index_map_RGB.tif/ Thermal Index RGB | geotiff | 145 MB | 0.06 m per pixel | Within 2 minutes |
| Commercial_Aera_DuetT_dsm.tif/ DSM | geotiff | 204 MB | 0.02 m per pixel | 4 minutes |
| Thermal_index_3d_mesh.zip/ Thermal Index Mesh | OBJ | 39.6 MB | 750 279 vertices 2 250 544 edges 1 500 000 faces | 3 minutes |
The data presented in the sample project comes from the Ageagle website.
Drone Mapping – Use Case 3: Powerline Detection and Data Sharing
In the field of powerline detection using drone mapping, drone specialists need to share data such as digital elevation models (DEMs), orthomosaics, and vector files (such as shapefile).
SurveyTransfer data sharing tool plays a pivotal role in sharing geospatial data, including powerline detection data. The platform offers both security and efficiency, ensuring that the data reaches the right hands promptly.
Click HERE or on the following image and see our demo drone mapping project on powerline detection (Powerlines Detection in Hedingen):
Details of the SurveyTransfer project:
| File Name/Layer Name | File Format | File Size | Statistics | Processing Time |
| 20220228_0855_Hedingen.tif/ Hedingen Orthomosaic | geotiff | 534 MB | 0.06 m per pixel | 7 minutes |
| Hedingen_Powerlines.tif/ DSM | geotiff | 91 MB | 0.2 m per pixel | Within 2 minutes |
| Hedingen_shapefile.zip/ Powerlines | shapefile | 102 kB (Original) 65.4 kB (Zip) | 268 lines | Within 2 minutes |
The data presented in the sample project comes from Wingtra website.
Drone Mapping – Use Case 4: Precision Agriculture and Data Sharing
In the realm of precision agriculture, drone mapping is one of the most effective ways to optimize crop yield. Sharing data, such as orthomosaics, Digital Surface Model (DSM) and specialized indices like Normalized Difference Red Edge (NDRE) and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and displaying of stunted vegetation as a vector map, is essential for precision farming.
One of the easiest ways to share agricultural drone mapping data packages is SurveyTransfer. An advantage for farmers and agronomists is that data sharing software makes it easier to access data. Using SurveyTransfer does not require knowledge in GIS or other special software because it has a user-friendly interface. This allows them to map plant health, optimize yield, and make data-driven decisions. The efficient data sharing capability of SurveyTransfer contributes to better results in precision agriculture, underscoring the significance of effective data exchange in drone mapping.
Click HERE or on the following image and see our demo drone mapping project on precision agriculture (Corn field mapped in Brazil):
Details of the SurveyTransfer project:
| File Name/Layer Name | File Format | File Size | Statistics | Processing Time |
| Orthomosaic.tif/ Orthomosaic | geotiff | 1.14 GB | 0.06 m per pixel | 14 minutes |
| stunted_vegetation.zip/ Stunted Vegetation | shapefile | 59,9 MB (Original) 14.7 MB (Zip) | 169 836 polygons | Within 2 minutes |
| NDVI – Boundary1.tif/ NDVI | geotiff | 10.5 MB | 0.2 m per pixel | Within 2 minutes |
| NDRE – Boundary1.tif/ NDRE | geotiff | 25.4 MB | 0.2 m per pixel | Within 2 minutes |
| Surface Model 2.tif/ DSM | geotiff | 311 kB | 1 m per pixel | Within 2 minutes |
The data presented in the sample project comes from the Ageagle website.
Drone Mapping – Area of Use 5: Heritage Protection and Data Sharing
Heritage protection often means 3D surveying of intricate details and making point clouds for a drone specialist. Sharing these detailed point clouds efficiently is crucial for preservation efforts.
The possibility of sharing the point cloud with SurveyTransfer will be presented in the next demo project. SurveyTransfer facilitates collaboration among drone mappers, preservationists, historians, and experts dedicated to safeguarding our heritage. SurveyTransfer is a smooth way to share large point clouds on the web. Measurements and labeling options are also available in the data sharing software.
Click HERE or on the following image and see our demo drone mapping project on heritage protection (Castle and French gardens):
Details of the SurveyTransfer project:
| File Name/Layer Name | File Format | File Size | Statistics | Processing Time |
| VX23_TOPO_SCA7_M600_50mAGL_8ms_SACLCO_RESTINCLIERES.laz/ Point cloud | LAZ | 289 MB | 31 655 993 points | 7 minutes |
The data presented in the sample project comes from the YellowScan website.
Benefits of SurveyTransfer in Drone Mapping
The presented case studies support the effective data sharing capability of SurveyTransfer in a drone mapping project. Whether it’s city modeling, precision agriculture, construction site mapping, powerline detection, heritage protection, or environmental monitoring, SurveyTransfer offers a range of benefits:
- Efficient Data Sharing: SurveyTransfer makes it easy to transfer large geospatial files securely and quickly, ensuring that your data reaches its destination without delays.
- Data Visualization: SurveyTransferenables you to visualize geospatial data, making it easier for you and your colleagues to understand and collaborate on complex projects.
- Create as many views (map and 3D) as you need!
- Let your imagination run wild in layering and styling.
- You can enrich the displayed content with measurements! We are constantly expanding the measuring tools!
- Streamlined Collaboration: SurveyTransfer isn’t just a data sharing software; it’s a collaboration tool that allows you to work effectively with your team and clients, facilitating faster project closure.
For your next drone mapping project, consider the possibilities of SurveyTransfer as a valuable asset for efficient data sharing and a pathway to success. Try SurveyTransfer now for free!
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