Share | 04/12/2024
In 2023, GeoAcuity teamed up with USC Institute for Creative Technologies (USCICT), a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) for a project at Exposition Park in Los Angeles.
Their goal was to create a 3D model of the complex to improve safety training for public officials and evaluate potential risks.
Exposition Park spans 160 acres / 65 hectares and features iconic stadiums, four world-class museums including the California Science Center, various entertainment venues, and the Space Shuttle Endeavor. Thus, the mission involved drone flyovers over populated areas in the second-most populous city in the United States.
To accomplish this, the team selected the AgEagle eBee X drone, specifically for its approval for Operations Over People in the United States without requiring a waiver, and its capacity to cover large areas during 90-minute flights while capturing high-resolution imagery with the S.O.D.A 3D camera. Additionally, the team employed two rotary-wing drones to complement the data collected by our fixed-wing UAS.
By merging data from all three drones, including the eBee X, the team generated a comprehensive 3D model of the entire campus with a 1 inch / 3 cm GSD. This highly detailed dataset, often referred to as a “digital twin,” now serves as a crucial tool for public safety officials, facilitating thorough vulnerability assessments and enhancing safety training protocols.
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