Blue Innovation Co., Ltd.
A new product is introduced in the ELIOS 3 dedicated payload. Sales of high-performance LiDAR “Survey Payload” begin on January 18th 3D mapping of an approximately 5,100 square meter (*1) underground mine tunnel was completed in just 18 minutes. Achieves high precision with an accuracy of 0.1% and an accuracy of ±6mm (standard deviation) ……
Blue Innovation Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Takayuki Kumada) has developed a payload to be installed on the indoor inspection spherical drone “ELIOS 3”
(https://blue-i.co.jp/elios3/). We will start selling our new product, high-performance LiDAR “Survey Payload” from January 18th.
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The survey payload is a surveying device that can be attached to and detached from ELIOS3 afterward, and has an accuracy of 0.1%, accuracy of ±6 mm (standard deviation), and a maximum irradiation distance of 100 m, allowing it to acquire highly accurate point cloud data in a short time. By analyzing the acquired point cloud data with the point cloud processing software “FARO connect” provided with the survey payload, more accurate 3D mapping becomes possible.
By adopting a survey payload, for example, when surveying a 340m long tunnel from a fixed point, it would take 6 to 7 surveys and
approximately 2 hours to survey the entire tunnel, whereas
conventional manual surveying from a fixed point would require 6 to 7 surveys and approximately 2 hours. With ELIOS3 installed, one flight can be completed in just 18 minutes. (Reference: Video of 3D model of survey results https://youtu.be/mnTKZECPMK8)
This minimizes the time required for surveying and inspection work, making it possible to carry out work safely, shorten the overall construction period, and reduce costs.
Survey Payload Features and Benefits
[Survey accuracy]
By combining the “Survey Payload” and “FARO connect”, it is possible to obtain highly accurate point cloud data with an accuracy of 0.1% and an accuracy of ±6 mm (standard deviation). Prevents distortions in data processing.
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[Highly accurate point cloud data]
Light sensitivity is 10 times higher than conventional ones. Even in long, narrow corridors with few feature points, which were previously difficult to model in 3D, point cloud data can be accurately acquired and detailed visual representations can be created using “FARO connect.”
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[Improved mapping efficiency]
With a maximum irradiation distance of 100m and a point density of approximately 1.3 million points/sec at a scanning speed, it is possible to acquire point cloud data for a 340m tunnel (approximately 5,100 square meters (*3)) in one operation (18 minutes). Work that used to take several days can be reduced to a short amount of time.
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[Analysis software compatibility]
Analysis results can be output with a general-purpose extension (for example, .las format) (*4), so it can be linked to various software (*5) such as CAD software.
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[Reference to terrain data]
When acquiring point cloud data, by installing a reflector on site to serve as a gauge, it is possible to link it with other topographical data during analysis. Point cloud data acquired multiple times can be automatically output as a single 3D model.
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Survey payload development background
Over the next 20 years, the proportion of domestic infrastructure facilities such as plant facilities, road bridges, tunnels, and sewage systems that have been constructed for more than 50 years will increase at an accelerating pace, and while the demand for inspections will increase, the risk of dangerous work will increase. There are issues such as a shortage of inspectors due to the declining birthrate and aging population. In response to these challenges, Blue Innovation entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Flyability in Japan in 2018 to provide inspection solutions using the ELIOS series of indoor drones, which have excellent flight characteristics such as indoor spaces in non-GNSS environments. Since then, we have proceeded with its introduction to over 250 sites, mainly plants, power stations, and sewers (https://blue-i.co.jp/elios3/).
Under these circumstances, we have developed and provided this survey payload in order to respond to the increasing expectations and demands for 3D modeling as DX inspection progresses, such as the desire for higher accuracy. With the recent provision of the “Surveying Payload” (https://www.flyability.com/elios-3-surveying-payload), it is expected that its use will expand to include construction sites and
manufacturing factories. Masu. Blue Innovation will continue to contribute to ensuring safety and improving work efficiency on-site. Solutions provided by Blue Innovation
“BEP Inspection” provided by Blue Innovation, which utilizes various drones including the ELIOS series, not only provides on-site operational support for drone inspections and the provision of aircraft, but also provides training solutions for the introduction of drones and educational solutions for pilot training. We also provide (https://blue-i.co.jp/inspection/). In addition, we provide solutions that utilize drones in a wide range of fields other than inspections, and during the 2020 Noto Peninsula Earthquake that occurred on January 1, 2024, we provided solutions that utilize drones for disaster relief activities such as searching and checking the situation in affected areas. (https://www.blue-i.co.jp/news/release/20240111_1.html). Company Profile
Blue Innovation Co., Ltd. (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo | TSE 5597)
Established in June 1999. We develop and provide the following solutions centered on Blue Earth Platform (BEP), a base platform for remotely controlling and integrated management of multiple drones and robots.
https://www.blue-i.co.jp/
・Inspection solutions (smart inspection of plants, factories, public infrastructure, etc., 3D modeling, etc.)
・Educational solutions (corporate human resource development, provision of pilot management systems, etc.)
・Logistics solutions (provision of drone port systems, etc.) ・Next solutions (monitoring, cleaning system provision, etc.)
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*1: Area if the width of a tunnel with a depth of 340m was 15m. Blue Innovation research.
*2: Explanation of the terms accuracy and precision is provided in the supplementary material on the last page of the PDF file.
https://prtimes.jp/a/?f=d24707-41-b8211908549273b78e68b4b296c45a4f.pdf *3: Width is determined from the image. Blue Innovation research. *4: Supported output extensions are .las, .laz, .ply, .txt, and .E57. *5: For example, Auto CAD, Geo SLAM, Revit, Cloud Compare, TREND-POINT, etc. More details about this release:
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000024707.html