Skydio 3D Scan, the first-of-its-kind adaptive
mapping software, automates data capture with drones to open a new
era of autonomous inspection
Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in
autonomous flight technology, today announced the general
availability of its adaptive scanning software, Skydio 3D ScanTM.
3D ScanTM extends Skydio’s groundbreaking autonomous flight engine
with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) skills that automate
photographic data collection and mapping tasks ranging from
infrastructure asset inspection to crime and accident scene
reconstruction. In addition, Skydio announced that Bentley Systems,
the infrastructure engineering software company, has joined
DroneDeploy and RealityCapture in Skydio’s technology partner
ecosystem as a preferred photogrammetry solution for 3D Scan
datasets. Skydio will provide a closer look at 3D Scan during a
special online broadcast event from the U.S. Space and Rocket
Center in Huntsville, Alabama today at 9 a.m. PT.
3D Scan makes inspection jobs up to 75% faster
Traditional asset inspections performed by workers using bucket
trucks, ropes, and ladders are dangerous, time consuming,
inaccurate, and often damaging for the environment. Drones have
emerged as a valuable tool to conduct visual inspections and gather
critical data without putting operators at risk. Drone inspections
can generate useful datasets without putting inspectors at risk.
But the complexity, crash risk, and training costs of manual drones
have greatly limited their ability to generate useful data. These
capture workflows are especially critical as the industry
transitions from providing inspection reports consisting of
handwritten notes and photographs of structures to fully immersive,
annotated 3D models that enable measurements and continuous status
tracking. Manual drones require cumbersome mission planning,
constant access to GPS, and intense focus from an elite pilot to
avoid collisions--when inspection teams should be focused on how to
capture the best data instead.
3D Scan automates data capture for asset inspection and scene
reconstruction, allowing any inspector, surveyor, or first
responder to efficiently capture a complete photographic dataset
that documents every angle of a scene, ensuring accurate coverage
with sub-millimeter precision in a fraction of the time while
greatly reducing risk. This revolutionary technology ushers in a
new age of autonomous inspection. Specifically, 3D Scan will
improve:
- Rapid Field Assessment. Generates photosets in minutes
and enables intelligent photo browsing in the field for real-time
inspection and decision-making.
- Digital Twin Generation. Provides data for 3D models of
key assets and scenes that can enable up-to-date status tracking
and integration in VR, game engines, and cultural heritage
sites.
- Inspection Reporting. Inspections performed by Drone
Service Providers can standardize to the highest standard of
quality and coverage.
- Crime and Accident Scene Reconstruction. More rapid and
complete documentation clears scenes faster while generating
complete virtual records.
“We are extremely excited about the value that 3D Scan delivers.
Manual drones lack the ability to see and understand the 3D nature
of the world and, as a result, can't provide a scalable solution to
replace traditional methods of inspection. With 3D Scan we are
turning Skydio drones into intelligent scanning robots that can
build real-time flight plans optimized to each scene, and generate
the best possible photographic datasets.” - Hayk Martiros, VP of
Autonomy, Skydio
3D Scan is adaptive mapping software that extends Skydio’s
flight autonomy engine to generate tailored inspection flight paths
in real time for digitization of any asset or scene. The technology
comes to market battle-tested after months of trials with leading
organizations, including Sundt Construction, North Carolina
Department of Transportation (NCDOT), and the Boston Police
Department. Early access participants have reported up to 75%
faster data capture, 50% greater inspection team output, and 30%
lower reinspection rates (needing to refly the structure due to
incomplete data on the first attempt) during the trial period.
“We have been amazed by the results we achieved using 3D Scan
during the Early Access Program. Our teams will be able to get in
the field faster and better serve our clients through the business
development, operations, and close-out processes.” - Dean Miller,
Virtual Construction Engineer, Sundt Construction
First responders will soon be able to store and manage chain of
custody for their 3D Scan datasets using Skydio’s integration with
Axon Evidence.com. This workflow gives public safety operators new
tools for presenting full evidence of crime and accident
scenes.
3D Scan is available for Skydio 2 now, with Skydio X2
availability coming soon. The software can be purchased as an
optional add-on to any Skydio 2, starting at $2,999 per drone per
year, or as part of new vehicle and software bundles.
Bentley Systems joins Skydio’s technology partner ecosystem
as a preferred partner for photogrammetry
Skydio 3D Scan datasets can be used to generate 3D models
through a growing ecosystem of 3D reconstruction engines, including
Dronedeploy, RealityCapture, Bentley’s ContextCapture. The
high-quality and accurate imagery from Skydio 3D Scan generates
better 3D models than current manual drone workflows, which limit
the performance of reconstruction engines.
“We are excited to partner with Skydio to help our users safely,
reliably, and repeatedly generate the photo datasets required to
create amazing 3D models and digital twins. Infrastructure assets
like roads and bridges, rail and transit systems, utilities, and
buildings and industrial facilities are very complicated and
capturing them accurately and precisely is hard to do manually.
Combining the Skydio drone automation with the high-performance and
highly scalable 3D reconstruction capabilities of Bentley’s
ContextCapture will enable our users to create great models, more
frequently, and more cost effectively than before.” - Robert
Mankowski, SVP of Digital Cities at Bentley
3D Scan Launch Event Details and Registration
Skydio has shared some of the unprecedented results that beta
customers have achieved, garnering praise from drone industry
publications. At today’s event, Skydio CEO, Adam Bry, will share
additional details about 3D Scan and the company’s vision for
autonomous drone inspection. Details about the event and
registration can be found here.
About Skydio
Skydio is the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader
in autonomous flight. Skydio leverages breakthrough AI to create
the world’s most intelligent flying machines for use by consumers,
enterprises, and government customers. Founded in 2014, Skydio is
made up of leading experts in AI, robotics, cameras, and electric
vehicles from top companies, research labs, and universities from
around the world. Skydio designs, assembles, and supports its
products in the U.S. from its headquarters in Redwood City, CA, to
offer the highest standards of supply chain and manufacturing
security. Skydio is trusted by leading enterprises across a wide
range of industry sectors and is backed by top investors and
strategic partners including Andreessen Horowitz, Levitate Capital,
Next47, IVP, Playground, and NVIDIA.
About Bentley Systems
Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY) is the infrastructure engineering
software company. We provide innovative software to advance the
world’s infrastructure – sustaining both the global economy and
environment. Our industry-leading software solutions are used by
professionals, and organizations of every size, for the design,
construction, and operations of roads and bridges, rail and
transit, water and wastewater, public works and utilities,
buildings and campuses, and industrial facilities. Our offerings
include MicroStation-based applications for modeling and
simulation, ProjectWise for project delivery, AssetWise for asset
and network performance, and the iTwin platform for infrastructure
digital twins. Bentley Systems employs more than 4,000 colleagues
and generates annual revenues of more than $800 million, in 172
countries.
Additional Resources
Photos and Videos:
- Top Video Content
- Sundt Construction 3D Scan of a Semi-conductor Facility in
Chandler, AZ
- Skydio Team 3D Scan of a Mock Helicopter Crash Scene
- Collection: 3D Scan-related Photos and Videos
Blogs and White Papers:
- 3D Scan Announcement Blog
- 3D Scan Sneak Peek Blogs
- Sneak Peek: Crane Mast
- Sneak Peek: Corsair Jet
- Sneak Peek: Mock Helo Crash
- Sneak Peek: Sepulveda Dam
- Sneak Peek: Lunar Lander
- Sneak Peek: Accident Scene
- White Paper: AI for Inspection White Paper
Enterprise Customer Case Studies:
- Accurate Drone Solutions: Construction Drone Services in the
Pacific Northwest
- Sundt: Construction General Contractor in Southwestern US
- Aeronyde: Diversified Drone Services in the Southeastern
US
- Japan Infrastructure Waymark: Bridge Inspection in Japan
Key Web Pages:
- Skydio 3D Scan Page
- Skydio 3D Scan Gallery
- Skydio Rocket Center Launch Event Registration Page
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