Planning & Design

Better decision making
More accurate project cost estimation
Foresee problems
Reduce environmental impact
Design foundations
Survey the site conditions
Complement traditional survey
Locate existing infrastructure
Win projects with viable solution at the bid stage

Earth Works

Calculate cut & fill
Calculate Soil compaction
Get Profiling

Construction Monitoring

Coordinate work parties
Resolve disputes
H&S compliance
Enhance communication between pilots, surveyors, engineers and architects

As-built documentation

Document as-built on site
Overlay CAD design drawings comply with QA/QC

Planning & Design

Improve Construction Planning and Design with Drone Sensor Data

Tasks

More accurate project cost estimation
Foresee problems underground
Reduce environmental impact
Win projects with viable solution at the bid stage
Design foundations
Survey the site conditions
Complement traditional survey
Locate existing infrastructure

Solutions

UAV system

Drone + UgCS + True Terrain Following (TTF) kit

Sensors

GPR

Echo sounder

Dual frequency ECT D052S »»»

Magnetometer

Sensys MagDrone R3 »»»

Supported Drones

SPH Engineering - expert in drone technologies

Use Case

Accurate Gas line detection and mapping | GPR

Customer

Connexus Baltic Grid

Objectives

To determine the location and depth of the GAS pipelines in sandy soil

Solution

DJI M300 + UgCS + TTF kit with SkyHub + GPR Zond Aero LF 300 MHz + GeoHammer for efficient QC on the field + Prism2 data processing software
Software: GeoHammer for efficient QC on the field + Prism2 data processing software

Result

The area was difficult to access for terrestrial methods and traditional survey methods were not efficient. Drone-based technology allowed for 3x faster data collection. Flight automation and precise survey lines resulted for better data interpretation.

Earthworks

Exploit drone-based sensor data for pre-construction insights and post-completion validation

Tasks

Detect sub-surface inconsistencies or structures that may affect earthwork processes. Quick identification of potential issues, such as voids or water tables
Use as a dredging work validation and QC tool to determine the water depth and correct amount of completed works are reported
Locate buried ferrous objects which may affect excavation or other earthwork activities. Can detect pipes, cables, or other buried infrastructure

Solutions

UAV system

Drone + UgCS + True Terrain Following (TTF) kit

Sensors

GPR

Echo sounder

Dual frequency ECT D052S »»»

Magnetometer

Supported Drones

Use Case

Harbour dredging | Echo Sounder

Customer

Undisclosed

Objectives

To determine the depth of seabed after dredging. Compliance with Port Authorities

Solution

DJI M600 + UgCS + TTF kit with SkyHub + Dual Frequency EchoSounder
Software: HydroMagic

Value

Quality control after routine dredging operations. No other efficient solution to measure depth in between port piers. Drones can provide more accurate data than ships, as they are not affected by waves or currents. This can help to ensure that dredging operations have been carried out as agreed.

Use Case

UXO clearance before earth works | Magnetometer

Customer

Undisclosed

Objectives

Identify unexploded ordinances to safely execute soil remediation operations

Solution

DJI M600 + UgCS + TTF kit with SkyHub + Magnetometer
Software: Sensys Magneto & Seequent Oasis Montaj

Value

Drone-based magnetometer helped to identify and locate buried UXO, allowing for their safe removal and reducing the risk of digging accidents and project delays during the excavation phase.

Construction Monitoring

Use drone sensor data to monitor construction and avoid expensive rework

Tasks

Coordinate work parties, Resolve disputes, H&S compliance & Enhance communication
Monitor subsurface changes during construction
Identify problems early, reducing the risk of costly disruptions
Monitor the depth and characteristics of water in marine construction projects
Monitoring of underwater structures or geologic features
Monitor changes in the location or characteristics of buried ferrous objects during construction
Can help identify issues early, reducing the risk of disruptions due to unexpected buried objects

Solutions

UAV system

Drone + UgCS + True Terrain Following (TTF) kit

Sensors

GPR

Echo sounder

Dual frequency ECT D052S »»»

Magnetometer

Software

Drone data storage and processing for mining with ATLAS by SPH Engineering

Data storage & processing

DroneGIS by SPH Engineering »»»

Supported Drones

Use Case

Quality control of Retaining walls | GPR

Customer

Construction Company

Objectives

To determine the depth of retaining wall blocks used

Solution

DJI M300 + UgCS + TTF kit with SkyHub + GPR Zond Aero LF 300 MHz + GeoHammer for efficient QC on the field + Prism2 data processing software

Result

GPR solution allowed for non-destructive way for quality control. With drone-based GPR system it was possible to determine the as-built and validate it against design specifications eliminating the need for manned access at height. Complete elimination of test bore holes.GPR solution allowed for non-destructive way for quality control. With drone-based GPR system it was possible to determine the as-built and validate it against design specifications eliminating the need for manned access at height. Complete elimination of test bore holes.

As-built documentation

Achieve Powerful Insights and Seamless Documentation with Drone based sensors

Tasks

Document as-built on site, Overlay CAD design drawings & comply with QA/QC
Can provide comprehensive data for project documentation
Used for surveying underwater structures after construction
Can verify the depth of buried objects or the depth of water in a given area
Can verify the presence or absence of buried ferrous objects
Can provide data for project documentation regarding buried metallic structures

Solutions

UAV system

Drone + UgCS + True Terrain Following (TTF) kit

Sensors

GPR

Echo sounder

Dual frequency ECT D052S »»»

Magnetometer

Supported Drones

Optimize AEC Workflows with Drone-based Sensing and Atlas Data Insight

Add value to each phase of the construction

Planning & Design

Tasks

Solutions

Use Case

Accurate Gas line detection and mapping | GPR

Earthworks

Tasks

Solutions

Use Case

Harbour dredging | Echo Sounder

Use Case

UXO clearance before earth works | Magnetometer

Construction Monitoring

Tasks

Solutions

Use Case

Quality control of Retaining walls | GPR

As-built documentation

Tasks

Solutions