Thursday, October 10th, 2013
James Eddy, Technical Director of aerial survey specialist Bluesky, has been conferred the honorary title and status of Industrial Associate by the University of Leicester (UK). As Bluesky’s technical innovator James has been working in partnership with the University of Leicester on a number of projects including research into the development of a new system
Monday, October 7th, 2013
Using a state of the art airborne mapping system, aerial surveying company Bluesky is expanding its international operations. The integrated system, developed by Optech, includes a LiDAR and fully integrated thermal sensor and high resolution camera. Already proven in the UK the system, thought to be a world first, has already been successfully deployed in
Tuesday, October 1st, 2013
Aerial mapping company Bluesky has appointed Donna Lyndsay to the position of Business Strategist. With over 20 years’ experience in the Geographic Information industry Lyndsay brings a wealth of skills and expertise in the development and launch to market of exciting geographic data products. Lyndsay previously held positions with Landmark Information Group, Stanfords map shop
Thursday, August 15th, 2013
High resolution aerial photomaps and laser surveyed 3D terrain maps from Bluesky are being used to plan and implement vital moorland restoration work in England’s most visited national park. Purchased by the Moors for the Future Partnership, on behalf of the National Trust, with funding from Defra’s Catchment Restoration Fund, the digital map data is
Friday, August 9th, 2013
Aerial photographs from Bluesky are helping landscape consultants Cooper Partnership Ltd, achieve planning permission for some of the most high profile and potentially controversial construction projects in the UK. These have included siting of wind turbines, developments on greenbelt land and nuclear power stations.
Wednesday, July 10th, 2013
Aerial photomaps from Bluesky are being used in the development of unmanned vehicles and intelligent transport systems. The highly detailed, map accurate images, are being used to display vehicle locations, in real time, with a level of detail not available from traditional mapping. Purchased by MIRA – a world class vehicle engineering consultancy – the
Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013
Working in partnership with scientists at the University of Leicester aerial mapping company Bluesky has assisted in the completion of a project to map levels of nitrogen dioxide in the city of Leicester. By installing ground breaking pollution detecting technology on an air survey plane the Airborne Air Quality Mapper (AAQM) project was able to
Thursday, June 13th, 2013
Aerial mapping company Bluesky is helping water industry professionals understand the potential of laser captured height models. Following a request from Mouchel – the international infrastructure and business service Group – Bluesky delivered their ‘What is LiDAR’ presentation at the Mouchel Urban Drainage Academy. Engaging with Mouchel staff, as well as key Water Company clients,
Monday, June 10th, 2013
Aerial photographs are being used to promote and preserve South Derbyshire’s mining heritage. The images, donated by aerial mapping company Bluesky, illustrate the changes in environment in what was once England’s mining heartland. On display at CONKERS, the award winning attraction at the heart of the National Forest, the images form an integral part of
Thursday, May 30th, 2013
Aerial photographs from Bluesky are helping farmers and rural estate managers gain a greater understanding of the environment in which they work. Working with Pear Technology, a developer and supplier of land and crop management software, Bluesky has supplied aerial photographs to enhance the overall digital mapping experience. The map accurate images provide an easy
