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Use cases for photogrammetry

Use cases for photogrammetry

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Use cases for photogrammetry

- Recreating a 3D model or representation of a space, place or even an object for use in 3D software, virtual reality and augmented reality is increasingly becoming a low cost use of photogrammetry technology. The video game industry uses it for background environments, and the movie industry has used it to quickly recreate environments as well. When I say low cost, I'm talking about a few hundred dollars even for free with open source scripting. Photogrammetry is used more and more in the architecture, engineering and construction space and important one to note, because of the popularity of small unmanned aerial systems or drones to map and render entire project sites. This application can leverage the stitched imagery from a bird's eye view or an orthomosaic and the relatively accurate point clouds for monitoring change, planning, disaster relief, logistics or verifying the as-built conditions of the assets installed on the…

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