Drone-gathered aerial photography, such as the examples above, collected before and after a major coastal storm on Folly Beach, South Carolina, can prove critical for coastal planning and damage assessments.
Drone-based aerial photography can provide a unique view of wave action, homes in close proximity to the shore, as well as the status of coastal shoreline protection structures such as jetties.
Drone-captured images can also be leveraged to build high resolution 3D models as shown in the example above, which can be useful in monitoring construction project progress or for property management purposes, allowing the user to view a highly detailed model of the site without being present in person.
High resolution aerial imagery captured via drone can be leveraged for assessment of shoreline protection structures such as the jetty or revetments pictured.
These aerial photos can be further processed to build a digital elevation model (DEM) to reveal underlying terrain and topography.
UAS-based aerial photography can be a helpful resource for property management and real estate advertising, providing a fresh angle to supplement traditional real estate photography.
In this case, the use of a drone enables a high angle view of wave action and erosion of a highly susceptible beach and properties in close proximity.