Demolition planning using 3D models generated from drone imagery

Levitate was recently tasked to create a 3D model and point cloud of an old pipe bridge over a canal to help our client plan its demolition.

Over 300 images from multiple angles and elevations were used to create the 3D model

The bridge itself was in a poor condition which prevented safe access for more traditional survey techniques, while scaffolding the bridge could have resulted in closure of the canal to boat traffic.

Our solution was to capture high quality drone imagery processed with photogrammetry software to create a 3D model. The data capture took only a few hours and allowed the canal to remain open while avoiding the need to put anyone on a un-safe structure or on the water.

The result was a precise digital representation of the bridge that was used to plan a safe demolition process.

The key benefits included:

1. Safe access to dangerous structure: the drone captured imagery from above, next to and underneath the bridge without the need for scaffolding, cranes or boats

2. 3D model and point cloud files that can be used in AutoCAD software

3. Collaboration and communication: the model can be easily shared and viewed by the multiple stakeholders involved in the project, ensuring consistency and helping informed decisions

Drone photogrammetry can transform the way we create digital assets, offering accuracy, cost savings and accessibility.

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