Case Study: Academy Geomatics surveys sewers 4x faster with Flyability’s Elios 3

Academy Geomatics surveys sewers 4x faster with Flyability and 20 mm accuracy

Academy Geomatics, a UK-based surveying company, was challenged by Northumbrian Water to accurately map and determine the condition of a 60-meter sewer pipe located 10 meters underground. The project required working in a confined space with significant safety risks and potential hazards. To meet this challenge, Academy Geomatics employed the Elios 3 drone from Flyability to conduct the survey without needing physical entry into the sewer.

Using Flyability's Elios 3, the team safely captured high-quality LiDAR and visual data remotely. The solution eliminated the need for a rescue team on standby and rope access, dramatically improving safety. The entire survey was completed by just two people in half a day, a task that would have traditionally taken three days. The data collected was accurate to within 20 millimeters, providing the client with survey-grade results for their construction planning. Flyability's technology enabled Academy Geomatics to complete the project four times faster while entirely avoiding confined space entry.

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