Exyn Technologies:
The Power of 3D Drone Mapping Software

The construction industry, long known for its manual labor and time-intensive processes, is undergoing a digital transformation, with drones playing a pivotal role. Incorporating drone technology into construction mapping missions has enhanced project outcomes and revolutionized how stakeholders view and manage construction projects. Here are some ways that drones make waves in construction:

Ultra-High-Resolution 3D Models

• Design and Planning: 3D models allow architects, project managers, and engineers to visualize the entire project for better design insights and more accurate planning. ExynAI-powered drones capture survey-grade 3D maps of construction sites in progress. Depend upon the autonomous ExynScout or the portable ExynPak to track real-time change detection and avoid costly rework.
• Volume Measurement: Vital for large infrastructural projects, drones can provide accurate volumetric measurements for excavation pits or determine the quantity of construction materials. At Level 4A Autonomy, Exyn’s drones can now freely explore complex spaces with complete flight path determination—at 2+ meter/second flight speeds (2X the previous standard) and with higher quality data collection in larger volumes. In ideal conditions, Exyn’s drones can cover 16 million cubic meters – the equivalent of NINE football stadiums – in a single autonomous flight.
• Map Stitching: Easily and accurately align multiple maps into a single, more extensive set of data for comprehensive analysis. By overlaying 3D models from different project stages, discrepancies between planned and actual outcomes can be pinpointed, reducing errors and ensuring the construction remains true to the initial design.

Fast Autonomous Data Capture

• Site Assessment: Construction projects demand rigorous site assessments before laying a foundation. Traditionally, this required labor-intensive ground surveys. Exyn robots can be deployed anywhere, flying beyond the visual line of sight and capturing data in both indoor and outdoor environments. This rapid capture is invaluable for initial site evaluations, tracking daily progress, or monitoring a vast lot or construction site.
• Change Detection: With ExynAI's Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) engine, operators can duplicate the same mission and precisely georeference the data gathered to compare results and flag issues before they compound.
• Onsite Post-Processing: Survey teams process data on the tablet when the ExynScout returns home. Whether they are still on-site or back at the control center, the entire process takes less time than the flight.

Simplified Workflow for Inspections and Documentation

• Safety Inspections: Safety inspections in construction sites can be risky. ExynAI uses high-resolution Velodyne Lidar sensors to gather survey 3D maps and conduct surveys of industrial environments. From checking scaffoldings to evaluating the structural integrity of exposed beams, drones can easily access hard-to-reach areas, maximizing onsite safety.
• Documentation: Regular documentation is vital for construction, ensuring all stakeholders are updated and validating the work per regulatory standards. Drones streamline this, providing daily, weekly, or monthly aerial footage that can be archived for future reference or used for stakeholder presentations.
• Issue Identification: Drones equipped with photogrammetry can detect change and quickly spot construction anomalies or deviations with detailed aerial vantage points. Early identification means faster resolutions, ensuring projects remain on schedule.

The bottom line? Exyn solutions empower construction managers with real-time 3D models, preserving time building a complete BIM, preventing costly overwork through early issue detection, and protecting lives by keeping workers away from dangerous areas. Learn more about drones in construction here.

At Exyn, we have been at the forefront of developing drone 3D mapping software to meet the unique demands of the mining sector. From cutting down on labor-intensive tasks to providing more accurate data, the industry is rife with opportunities to use drones for mining exploration. Let's uncover drones' multi-faceted advantages to the mining arena:

Fast Autonomous Data Capture

• Site Exploration: The initial phases of mining hinge on thorough site exploration. Drones, equipped with specialized sensors, swiftly traverse potential mining zones. ExynAI can explore a volume or target a waypoint to capture data on mineral composition, soil type, and rock formations to help identify areas rich in desired resources, drastically reducing exploration costs and time in a flight launched from a tablet, not a controller.
• GPS-Denied Navigation: Piloted by ExynAI, the ExynAero analyzes a subterranean environment to identify the safest, most efficient flight path. With all intelligence onboard, the ExynAero flies beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS), outside communications range, and without GPS.
• Operational Monitoring: The pulse of a mining operation is its day-to-day activities. Drones offer a bird's-eye view of extraction sites, capturing real-time data to monitor equipment functionality, worker safety, and overall productivity, facilitating immediate adjustments to streamline operations.

Ultra-High-Resolution 3D Models

• Volume Estimation: In the mining industry, accuracy in volume estimation is paramount. Ultra-high-resolution 3D models crafted from drone-captured data provide unparalleled excavated area details. These insights enable companies to gauge the volume of minerals extracted, optimize inventory storage, and plan future extraction endeavors.
• Real-Time, Precise Renderings: Fusing dense point clouds with advanced drone mapping software results in a transformative visualization experience. Every flight, drones capture thousands of data points integrated to create detailed 3D models of underground mines, meaning that features such as tunnels, chambers, and stopes are represented with impeccable detail. Survey teams and project managers precisely understand the site's layout, ensuring better planning and operational execution.

Simplified Workflow for Inspections and Documentation

• Stockpile Management: Accurate measurement of stockpiles is vital for inventory control and financial reporting. Drones measure volumes with pinpoint accuracy, replacing traditional methods that often result in errors. Automated and frequent stockpile measurements ensure that inventory data is always up-to-date and reliable.
• Safety Protocols: Autonomous drone 3D mapping technologies allow teams to capture scans quickly and often, allowing 3D models of tunnels to be compared over time to monitor for changes. Shifts in the rock could indicate a potential collapse, and awareness saves lives.
• Environmental Compliance: Stringent regulations mandate the delicate balance between mineral extraction and ecological conservation. Drones simplify capturing comprehensive data on environmental impact, flora and fauna disturbances, and reclamation efforts, ensuring companies remain compliant while championing environmental harmony.

While the construction industry stands tall, benefiting from the precise intricacies of drone mapping, our agricultural fields, too, are experiencing a revolution from drone 3D mapping technology. These sprawling stretches of green are now being optimized, analyzed, and meticulously managed, all from the skies above. Let's delve into how 3D models and DEMs via mapping software drones are reshaping modern agriculture. 

Ultra-High-Resolution 3D Models

• Yield Estimation: With the sharp visuals provided by ultra-high-resolution 3D models and autonomous outdoor flight, farmers can estimate their produce volumes with enhanced precision, resulting in better market predictions, inventory planning, and improved profitability.
• Terrain Analysis: Every field has its unique topographical challenges and advantages. High-resolution 3D models via photogrammetry software depict field elevations, slopes, and depressions. This invaluable data aids in devising optimal plantation techniques, water flow strategies, and harvesting routes, ensuring farmers utilize every patch of land to its fullest potential.

Fast, Autonomous Data Capture

• Crop Health Monitoring: With the speed and agility of drones powered by ExynAI 3D mapping software capable our outdoor flight, farmers can now scan vast stretches of crops in mere minutes. These aerial inspections help identify subtle color variations indicating potential pest infestations or fungal outbreaks. Acting on this real-time data means immediate intervention, salvaging yields that might otherwise be lost.
• Irrigation Management: Water, the lifeblood of agriculture, often determines the line between a bountiful harvest and a disappointing yield. With the drones' aerial perspective, inconsistencies in irrigation patterns become starkly evident. Whether due to malfunctioning sprinklers or terrain-induced water runoffs, drones ensure farmers are acutely aware, allowing for timely adjustments.

Simplified Workflow for Inspections and Documentation

• Regulatory Compliance: Modern agriculture is often bound by stringent regulations—organic certifications, pesticide use limits, and water conservation norms, to name a few. Drone-captured data assists in maintaining transparent, accurate documentation, ensuring farmers remain compliant and eligible for relevant subsidies or certifications.
• Land Record Management: For larger agri-businesses or cooperative farming ventures, precise land demarcation is essential. Drone-generated maps capture every boundary, preventing disputes and ensuring proper land utilization.