SKYDIO SOFTWARE
Skydio 3D Scan
Capture the detail. Build the digital twin.
Autonomous 2D and 3D scanning software for detailed aerial data collection, field review and photogrammetry workflows.
Autonomous Capture
Choose a capture mode for the structure or scene.
Mapping
Flight paths follow complex surfaces.
Data Review
Review coverage and models before leaving the site.
A New Approach to Inspection.
Current inspection methods are inefficient and dangerous.
Human Inspections
Tower climbs, exploration vehicles, and other human-centric inspection methods are costly, time-consuming, and risky.
Manual Drone Inspections
Manually controlled drones are expensive and not reliable in obstacle avoidance; pilots may require hours of training to prevent accidents.
Skydio provides research-grade accuracy in three-dimensional exploration.
Conduct rapid field assessments.
Skydio 3D Scan creates completed, indexed photo sets for field assessments within minutes.
Create digital twins.
Create 3D models of buildings, scenes, or assets using our existing 3D reconstruction software.
Provide detailed audit reports.
Present more detailed models to repair teams and asset managers.
Document crime and accident scenes.
Skydio 3D Scan automates the close-range capture process to enhance speed and data quality.
The 3D Scan Workflow.
Set up the scan.
Choose one of the capture modes to initiate autonomous 2D or 3D scanning and monitor the workflow on the screen.
Initiate the scan.
Monitor the real-time scanning autonomously captured by the drone using AR Scope and AR Observer features.
View the data on the site.
The operator navigates easily around the scanned scene using Skydio's built-in modeling feature, instantly evaluating the data in the field.
Effortlessly document complex scenes.
Skydio 3D Scan Adaptive Mapping repeats a flight path through complex surfaces using motion planning that follows contours, creating a route.
Successfully complete the task without the need to return.
When you pair Skydio 3D Scan with the Skydio X10 drone, you can use Built-in Modeling to instantly view 3D models of your data directly on your control device. This allows you to quickly review a comprehensive dataset and immediately correct any errors. Particularly when you need to closely examine a specific area, you can use the model as a spatial reference to make instant decisions.
Create high-quality models of any kind of structure.
Automatically detect any structure or scene, indoors or outdoors, without requiring pilot training or supervision.
Outdoor 3D capture
Indoor 3D capture
Compatible with leading photogrammetry software.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Every Detail, in One Place.
Expand the sections below to explore Skydio 3D Scan specifications and capabilities.
3D Scanning Features
| Adaptive Mapping | Built upon Skydio Autonomy, the revolutionary aerial data capture engine iteratively builds a global map of complex surfaces using contour-conforming motion planning software. Pilots no longer need to manually plan photogrammetry capture flights or settle for rudimentary automations. |
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| 2D Capture | The drone flies with full obstacle avoidance in a planar mowing pattern, capturing crosshatched photos to create 2D orthomosaics. Users can define the scan by passing through the same mission planning tools as 3D Scanning or use 2D GPS Capture with a touch screen interface from the ground. |
| 3D Capture | The drone autonomously moves within a user-defined scanning volume, thoroughly photographing every surface with specified resolution and overlap. Complex scans can be performed in GPS-denied environments including indoor and under-canopy scenarios without prior knowledge of the structure. |
| Visual Geographic Limitation | Operators can restrict drone operation boundaries by defining a user-defined scanning volume. Using boundaries that conform to the scanning volume provides higher precision than GPS-based methods, reducing site risk in crowded areas, bridges, highways, or tactical BVLOS waiver zones. |
| Edge Model Viewer | The edge computing solution allows operators to view a simplified 3D model of the scene directly on a field laptop or mobile device via a web application. Operators can confirm they have the full scene coverage and use spatial indexing for area review. |
| Data Export | Operators seamlessly upload and export scanning photos with full metadata from Skydio Cloud or the drone's SD card, which can be used in third-party photogrammetry software. |
| Multi-Battery Scans | Using visual information, the drone can redefine its scanning position with computer vision, enabling it to resume scanning from where it left off even without GPS. This saves flight time and prevents unnecessary data collection from multiple disjointed scans that could slow down 3D reconstruction. |
| Real-time AR Coverage | Operators can view real-time augmented reality (AR) views of scanned surfaces, allowing them to identify scan gaps and monitor scan progress. Confirming completeness reduces the need for re-flights to ensure full coverage. |
| AR Observer | While scanning, operators can see a real-time augmented reality (AR) view of the drone's full overview in 3D space. This augmented awareness of the drone's position in the map, rather than tracking its GPS location and heading, enhances safety, progress tracking, and compliance with FAA regulations. |
The Right Skydio 3D Scan Setup for Your Project.
Talk to the Atay team about your application, configuration and workflow requirements.
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