Wednesday, November 7th, 2012
Following the acquisition of the world’s first fully integrated LiDAR, thermal and imagery system, Bluesky has made two significant personnel appointments. Dan Taylor joins the UK based aerial survey specialist as Airborne Sensor Operator and will be responsible for managing and operating the state of the art data capture system as well as flight planning for
Thursday, October 25th, 2012
Aerial survey specialist Bluesky has launched what is thought to be the UK’s first ever National Tree Map. Created using the most up to date aerial photography and colour infrared datasets combined with detailed height models the Bluesky National Tree Map provides a detailed assessment of tree heights and canopy cover.
Tuesday, September 25th, 2012
Aerial photography from Bluesky has been used to create an interactive map illustrating the massive regeneration project that is transforming London’s South Bank. The project is set to metamorphose the Nine Elms district of London from a semi-derelict, light industrial zone into an ultra-modern residential and business district. The online map – www.nineelmslondon.com/map – provides detail
Tuesday, September 18th, 2012
3D models created from high resolution aerial photography are supporting the pioneering use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) on regeneration and construction projects across London. Created by Bluesky and supplied to David Miller Architects the 3D models accurately place the projects in their real world multi dimension context. This provides a base for the integration
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
Through a partnership with Blom UK, Bluesky is now able to offer BlomOBLIQUE aerial images of hundreds of European cities with more coming online every month. The photographs, taken at an angle of approximately 45 degrees, allow for sides of building to be seen and easier interpretation of the environment by non-specialist users.
Monday, August 6th, 2012
Old aerial photographs are providing crucial information for global real estate services provider Savills. The photographs are proving useful in helping clients realise development potential and avoid risks.
Sunday, July 22nd, 2012
Cambridge City Council has used a digital map of trees, created by aerial mapping company Bluesky, to inform tree planting and management across the historic city. As part of a wider project to address the effects of climate change the specially commissioned ProximiTREE data replaced a more traditional tree audit to determine which trees already
Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
Aerial surveying company Bluesky has purchased a state of the art airborne mapping system which includes a LiDAR and fully integrated thermal sensor and high resolution camera. The system has been developed by Optech and combines the Orion M300 LiDAR, Long Wave Infrared thermal sensor and a CS-10000 camera.
Wednesday, June 20th, 2012
Maps of solar potential, created by Bluesky, have been rigorously compared with more traditional site survey data. The field testing, undertaken by solar panel specialists Sunbright Solar in the UK, compared Bluesky’s solar mapping with site surveys on properties that had already had solar panels installed. The ground truth project concluded the Bluesky data provided
Tuesday, June 12th, 2012
Aerial mapping company Bluesky has completed a project to assess the potential for solar energy generation at over one hundred London Fire Brigade premises. The brigade commissioned the solar suitability reports in order to address spiralling energy costs and reduce carbon emissions. Using the latest aerial photography and 3D computer models Bluesky has assessed the
