Better Photos Make Better Models

One of our secrets to exceptional models, is taking exceptional photos. Skyfish’s Osprey drone is specifically designed for photogrammetry and is tightly integrated with the SONY ILX-LR1 61-MP camera to deliver the best digital twins available on the market.

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Distance Measurement

Location Accuracy

We guarantee accurate meta-data is collected and injected into every image and geotagging is based on a proprietary Skyfish sub system that offers a 30hz frame synchronous injection circuit. As part of the process, our flight software dynamically generates an optimized flight path so the drone can capture the right image, in the right location, with the right pose.

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Skyportal™

Post flight, the captured data is uploaded to Skyportal™, our rendering, viewing, and AI engine. Rendering can be automatically initiated, resulting in complete models within hours of collection.

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Digital twin of your infrastructure

Highly Precise 3D Models

Using sophisticated algorithms, Skyfish extracts the exact, minute, detailed features from thousands of photos, correlates and triangulates these features, then warps and stitches the photos seamlessly into a lifelike replication (digital twin) of target infrastructure.

Using AI to Understand Infrastructure

Skyportal™ uses machine learning to auto-detect and identify elements of infrastructure in the 3D model.

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Subcentimeter Accuracy

When Precision is Critical

The 3D model is so detailed you can measure the thickness of steel, measure a cotter pin in a bolt, or the length of a cable to subcentimeter accuracy inside the model. Using our Osprey drone and the LR1 camera will result in the most accurate models but our solution can ingest photos from any platform to render your models.

Comparing photogrammetry and LiDAR

The Skyfish team has been comparing advances in Photogrammetry vs. LiDAR for the last 6 years. While we have seen major leaps forward in both technologies, for the popular customer application of accurately measuring and maintaining critical infrastructure (cell towers, powerlines, wind turbines, bridges, and dams) and creating digital twin 3D models, we believe that photogrammetry is far superior.

Photogrammetry has enjoyed a significant advancement of its rendering techniques and rendering accuracy, and based on our experience, this is derived from the careful methodologies used in data collection. The old data quality adage, “garbage in equals garbage out” is extremely relevant here. The path of the pictures of the target assets must be programmed thoughtfully for the best quality data and image set to 3D model. Skyfish makes this easy for our customers with our best-in-class flight planning software and our powerful onboard computer, Skymind™ – Engineering grade for your meticulous data and image requirements.

Comparing photogrammetry and LiDAR

  • More forgiving than LiDAR and less sensitive to vibrations in the data gathering phase
  • Leverages benefits from advances in digital sensors, allowing for (statistically validated) better accuracy within a model with increased pixel count

LiDAR

  • Relies on expensive IMU technology, which integrates with real-time geotagging/computer devices that are extremely sensitive to movement
  • Requires an additional sensor and extra processing to create a less refined, less accurate model
  • LiDAR can penetrate foliage, so its value is unmatched in cases of dense canopy vegetation. Skyfish supports the GeoCue TrueView LiDAR system out-of-the-box and can also integrate with most other LiDAR units

Made in the USA & NDAA compliant

Skyfish’s drone hardware and software are developed and manufactured in beautiful Missoula, Montana. Skyfish is NDAA compliant, certified Airworthiness Level 3 by U.S. Army DevCom, and is Green UAS in process.

Precision Data Capture

AI-driven analysis and asset management in an integrated software suite. Contact us to discover the industry-leading solution for ultra-precise survey, mapping, and modeling of target infrastructure.

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