Is real-time 3D modelling in construction the next big thing?
15 July 2024
What if, after a full day working a construction site, managers could turn on a basic tablet or phone and see a 3D rendering of all the progress made that day compared to the day prior? US-based drone and imaging company SkyeBrowse said its improved tech is bringing that future closer to the present.
A drone flies near a construction site. (Image: Adobe Stock)
Citing boosted processing speeds up to 1.5x faster than their prior efforts, SkyeBrowse believes its GPS-integrated sensor drones are now one step closer to being able to create real-time 3D renders.
“We’ve reduced processing times from hours to minutes, processing 100 times more data than traditional methods with our patented videogrammetry,” said SkyeBrose.
“This advancement means more flexible data capture, reduced equipment needs, and accurate modelling in rapidly changing environments.”
The programme works for interior and exterior modelling.
“With this update, you should expect a 40% speed up in loading models, significantly smaller file sizes, and faster animations within the SkyeBrowse viewer,” said the company.
How does GPS-integrated modelling work?
SkyeBrowse’s drones and videogrammetry solutions were already capable of creating accurate renders of any given space, but the inclusion of GPS functionality along with increasing render speeds means pinpoint modelling of an area is almost happening in real-time.
Using the model, users can find exact geographic coordinates within a high degree of accuracy (as little as 6.35mm of error).
For construction, real-time 3D modelling could serve a host of applications but could greatly reduce logistics costs when hiring analysts or subcontractors whose work may not be on-site-dependant.
The software is designed for use on standard computing devices, as well; large and powerful computers and bulky infrastructure aren’t needed to analyse the data.
“While real-time 3D modelling exists in laser scanners, they’re expensive, bulky, and require specialised training,” said SkyeBrowse, comparing its drone solution to existing 3D modelling tech.
