Utilize the Vertical Flights feature to capture high-resolution facade data and create inspection reports efficiently. Upload this data to create an accurate 3D Facade Reconstruction in DroneDeploy. Use these tools to conduct safe, efficient inspections and share them with your team.
Navigation
Facade captures are organized in your projects as media pins, and a Facade marker represents each Facade.
Pins are placed at the center of the facade flight plan. Select Vertical Inspection to reveal a pop-out preview of that capture.
Move between facades by selecting from the list in the left panel or choosing another pin. Use this pop-out to easily navigate to sharing options and reports. Select Inspect to enter the 3D Model view and conduct your first facade inspection.
Availability
Vertical Flights and Inspections are included in the Enterprise subscription. To learn more or try this feature, please contact us here.
How to Set Default View
Setting the default view controls the thumbnail of your site and is the first point of entry when viewing the model. Follow these steps to set the view:
Select Set Camera Angle at the top of the screen.
Position the 3D Model to the preferred starting view and zoom level.
Click Next.
Save this view. Your default view applies when you view or share the model with others.
You can update this default view anytime.
How to Create Field Notes for a Field Note Report
Conducting a facade inspection in DroneDeploy does not require the typical high-risk situations that inspectors and technicians might experience.
Start by entering the model and selecting the Inspect option at the top of your model. In this mode, view the drone camera positions and click on these indicators to view the source image for that location.
Use the drop-down layers to show or hide camera positions and field note markers.
Choose an image to create a field note on by clicking the blue image symbol or an image from the left-hand side panel.
Click the triangle field note icon on the right to create a field note on the source imagery.
Draw a yellow box to highlight the area demarcating the field note.
You can choose your field note type and provide a summary.
These field notes will populate the Field Note Report for easy sharing.
How to Create and Share Facade Inspection Field Note Reports
You can access the report by selecting the Report tab at the top of the project or selecting View Report from the Facade pin on the Explore page for quick access.
The report features your default view and your field note types and summaries.
A location indicator is shown to the left of the field note selection to provide context about where that problem exists on the map.
You can easily share this report directly by email or by adding users to the project so they always know when a new report is available. You may also download it as a PDF to save and share externally with stakeholders and other project collaborators.
Key Features/Details
The Vertical Flights and Inspections feature offers the following key capabilities:
High-Resolution Data Acquisition: The vertical flight planner captures an optimal data set for facade reconstruction.
Safe Inspections: Users can conduct inspections without typical high-risk field situations.
3D Facade Reconstruction: Uploaded data creates an accurate 3D model of the building facade.
Field Note Creation: Users can create field notes directly on the source imagery, including marking an area with a yellow box, selecting a type, and providing a summary.
Field Note Reporting: Field notes automatically populate a shareable report with a location indicator for context.
Sharing Options: Reports can be shared via email, user addition to the project, or as a PDF download.
Limitations
The feature is not available for Interior Models or Walkthroughs.
The export resolution is limited to the current browser viewport.
FAQs
Q: Can we do mission chain facade inspections?
A: Yes.
Q: How do I share the inspection report?
A: The inspection report can be downloaded as a PDF and shared, or you can share it directly via email or by adding users to the project.
Q: What's the best way to get a perfect 3D model?
A: Mission chain four facades plus an enhanced 3D scan of the entire structure, and upload them together.
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