We are thrilled to announce that ARPAS-UK will be exhibiting at GeoBusiness, colocated with Digital Construction, on May 17th and 18th at Stand G650. This event brings together professionals and innovators from the geospatial and construction industries to explore the latest advancements, technologies, and solutions.
We have curated a series of captivating talks and presentations focused on the incredible potential of drones in various applications. These talks, delivered by some of our esteemed members, promise to provide valuable insights and highlight the transformative power of drone technology. Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect:
GeoBusiness:
1. Aerial excellence: Showcasing the finest projects employing drones for cutting-edge photogrammetry and lidar applications
Speaker: Erick Razon, Richard Dunlop
Date and Time: 17th May 2023 | 10:00 – 10:30 am
Location: Surveying & Mapping Stage
Description: Explore notable global projects that highlight the use of photogrammetry and LiDAR in drone surveying. Discover diverse drone solutions and tactics employed to generate robust geospatial outputs like digital twins, georeferenced point clouds, 3D meshes, and 2D orthophotos.
2. Creating a digital twin with UAV-collected data
Speaker: David McKittrick
Date and Time: 17th May 2023 | 10:30 – 11:00 am
Location: Built Environment Stage
Description: Drones equipped with lidar or cameras enable the creation of digital twins, detailed 3D models of real-world areas. Through photogrammetric processing, GIS analysts can collect data and generate image, point cloud, and mesh layers. Further analysis involves terrain modeling, feature extraction, and overlaying additional data for a comprehensive 3D rendering.
3. Introduction into drones and payload capabilities
Speaker: Adrian Fowler, Brian Critchley
Date and Time: 17th May 2023 | 10:30 – 11:00 am
Location: Surveying & Mapping Stage
Description: This talk provides an overview of drones and their applications for surveying and mapping. It focuses on three drone products: Atmos Marlyn for topographic surveys, Tersus MetaVerse Painter LiDAR for landform monitoring, and Sniffer-4D for air pollutant mapping. Each product is supported by relevant case studies.
4. Infrastructure digital twin & the value of reality modeling
Speaker: Dr. Benoit Fredericque
Date and Time: 17th May 2023 | 2:00 – 2:30 pm
Location: Infrastructure Stage
Description: Infrastructure Digital Twins have revolutionized the way we design, build, and operate infrastructure by breaking information silos and enabling collaboration. This presentation explores the integration of various data sources and discusses the feasibility and benefits of reality modeling techniques through real-world implementation examples.
5. CAA Drone Regulations – What you need to know!
Speaker: James Ixer
Date and Time: 17th May 2023 | 3:30 – 4:00 pm
Location: Surveying & Mapping Stage
Description: This session provides an overview of the updated drone regulations in 2023 and their implications for the geospatial industry. Experts will be available to answer questions and facilitate discussions on drone-related topics.
6. Dr-SUIT – Drone Swarm for unmanned inspection of wind turbines
Speaker: Alex Fraess-Ehrfeld, Victor Becerra
Date and Time: 17th May 2023 | 4:00 – 4:30 pm
Location: Infrastructure Stage
Description: The Dr-SUIT project, a collaboration between Airborne Robotics, Ocean Infinity, Bentley Telecom, and the University of Portsmouth, focuses on using a swarm of drones carried by an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) to inspect offshore wind turbines. The project incorporates real-time scheduling, 5G/satellite communications, and autonomous operations to enhance efficiency and precision in turbine inspection and maintenance.
7. Remote Survey in High Risk Heritage Environments
Speaker: Gary Young, Jon Bedford
Date and Time: 17th May 2023 | 4:00 – 4:30 pm
Location: Built Environment Stage
Description: In this session, Gary and Jon from Historic England will discuss their geospatial work and the integration of semi-autonomous robots and drones into their workflow for accessing hazardous environments. They will highlight the benefits, challenges, and showcase case studies of projects that have utilized these tools.
8. How machine learning, artificial intelligence and advanced analytics are delivering national scale geospatial data and insight for insurers, government, and business
Speaker: Dr. Emma White, Tom Timms
Date and Time: 18th May 2023 | 11:00 – 11:30 am
Location: Built Environment Stage
Description: This presentation discusses the use of Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and advanced analytical techniques for capturing and processing geographic data at a national scale. It addresses the challenges and provides real-world examples of their application in delivering solutions and services to government and the insurance industry.
9. Airborne bathymetry: Surveyors’ insights
Speaker: Andrei Șueran, Maxim Baklykov, Roman Kirsanov
Date and Time: 18th May 2023 | 3:00 – 3:30 pm
Location: Land & Natural Resources Stage
Description: Airborne bathymetry is a new surveying method that can provide bathyorographic maps for reservoirs, rivers, and seas. It allows for large-scale studies with a small team using a drone and offers comparable data accuracy to traditional methods. This method is particularly useful for areas where boat-based surveys are restricted or dangerous. A debate will be held to discuss surveying experiences and techniques.
10. Enhanced insight for environment and security: The cube4envsec initiative
Speaker: Prof. Peter Baumann
Date and Time: 18th May 2023 | 3:00 – 3:30 pm
Location: Main Stage
Description: The NATO SPS project Cube4EnvSec focuses on datacube services for security and climate impact assessment. Demonstrators highlight the integration of satellite, drone, and weather data for applications like aviation safety. The talk provides an overview and live demos of the project’s objectives and achievements.
Digital Construction Week:
1. Deploying drones to support construction teams
Speaker: James Bishop, Varun Sarwal
Date and Time: 17th May 2023 | 10:00 – 10:30 am
Location: Geospatial Theatre
Description: This session explores the practical applications of drone surveying and the integration of drone software into project team workflows. The focus is on improved site works tracking, cost analysis, and validation of early/enabling works using the user-friendly Hammer Missions platform.
2. Building the World’s First Industrial Safetytech Regulatory Sandbox
Speaker: Dr. Helen Balmforth, Seb Corby, Steven Naylor
Date and Time: 17th May 2023 | 10:00 – 10:30 am
Location: Innovation Stage
Description: Discovering Safety, in collaboration with the Safetytech Accelerator and construction industry partners, is establishing the world’s first regulatory sandbox for Industrial Safetytech. This initiative aims to evaluate and test innovative technologies such as AI, visual analytics, drones, and wearables in a simulated environment to promote successful solutions and overcome barriers to adoption in health and safety management.
3. Digital solution for construction – From data acquisition to data analysis using photogrammetry
Speaker: Dimitrios Kalamakis
Date and Time: 17th May 2023 | 10:30 – 11:00 am
Location: Geospatial Theatre
Description: Pix4D offers innovative data capture solutions for construction, including mobile scanning with PIX4Dcatch and an RTK rover for subsurface engineering utilities, as well as drone imagery and the CraneCamera for aerial perspectives. These solutions enhance site management, communication, and cost-saving measures through improved documentation, progress tracking, and BIM model generation.
4. Virtual inspection introduces new approach to operation and maintenance of large structures
Speaker: Dr. Chris Hoy, Richard Jenkins, Sara Peng
Date and Time: 17th May 2023 | 12:30 – 1:00 pm
Location: Asset Management Stage
Description: By leveraging digital technologies like drones, reality capture, and 3D modeling, the transition from manual to virtual inspection of large structures improves their operation, maintenance, and decision-making processes. Complete and geo-referenced structural overviews enable efficient inspection and facilitate informed decision-making through a flexible digital portal.
5. Post-disaster management in smart cities
Speaker: Damla Akyüz, Ezgi Şendil
Date and Time: 18th May 2023 | 10:30 – 11:00 am
Location: Geospatial Theatre
Description: Explore how technology is transforming disaster response in urban areas and how smart cities can utilize advanced technologies to enhance post-disaster management. Gain practical insights for improving disaster response in your community.
6. Taking construction to new heights: The revolutionary impact of drones on UK and global construction companies
Speaker: Ben Sangster, Erick Razon
Date and Time: 18th May 2023 | 11:00 – 11:30 am
Location: Geospatial Theatre
Description: Discover how construction firms are embracing drone technology to enhance efficiency, safety, and transparency in their operations. Explore real-world case studies from industry leaders to learn about successful drone integration in construction digitization.
7. Cintoo Cloud the multimodal as built platform for your static, mobile and drone data that plugs into your digital twin
Speaker: Simon Shaw
Date and Time: 18th May 2023 | 2:00 – 2:15 pm
Location: Tech Stage
Description: Cintoo Cloud is a platform used by leading companies in the AEC and Industry 4.0 sectors to store, manage, and distribute terrestrial, mobile, and drone point cloud data. It enables comparisons between laser scans and 3D models to identify discrepancies, reducing costs and errors. The platform offers benefits such as minimizing site visits, enhancing stakeholder collaboration, and integrating with other digital twin platforms.
8. Bridging the gap between drone surveying and site management
Speaker: Craig Mallard
Date and Time: 18th May 2023 | 3:00 – 3:30 pm
Location: Geospatial Theatre
Description: This session explores the use of drone data in construction, emphasizing the importance of accurate site progress tracking. By combining drones with data analytics platforms, teams can visualize and manage worksites effectively, improving productivity and reducing risks of data silos.
We invite you to visit Stand G650 at GeoBusiness and Digital Construction & to attend these enlightening talks and engage with these experts. Our team will be available throughout the event to discuss our drone-related services, share success stories, and answer any questions you may have.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in the geospatial and construction industries. We look forward to seeing you at GeoBusiness and Digital Construction on May 17th and 18th!
The ARPAS-UK Team