3D Modelling

12 February 2026
drone capturing scale and impact of landslide
Drone capturing scale and impact of landslide

We used 3D point cloud imagery to identify weaknesses in retaining walls of forest roads. This work resulted in over $1 million in funding for infrastructure repairs. The image on the left shows drone-captured imagery of the timber wall holding up the adjacent forest road. On the right is a 3D point cloud of the retaining wall generated from the same drone imagery. 

overhead view of timber wall holding up forest service road                3d point cloud of timber wall generated from drone imagery

 

In another project with the US Forest Service, we produced 3D models of historic structures using UAS imagery and Pix4D photogrammetry software. These models help maintain an inventory of the structures and could possibly be used for restoration work.                                             

3D model of historic barn, processed and edited in Pix4D photogrammetry software
3D model of historic barn, processed and edited in Pix4D photogrammetry software