3D digital models derived from high resolution aerial photography are helping network operators plan the rollout of services including WISP (Fixed Wireless Access), 5G and Smart City applications. The work by Leeds UK based Wireless Coverage uses Digital Terrain and Surface (DTM / DSM) models. Derived from Bluesky’s aerial photography, the models are used within Wireless Coverage’s WISDM software which uses GPU Acceleration technology to create dynamic coverage maps. These maps are already being used to help operators plan network infrastructure, undertake property level look-ups and conduct marketing campaigns. “Recent jumps in wireless technology allow huge uplifts in speed of data access
After two successful years of growth under the ownership of Bluesky International Ltd, Col-East is taking the next step to become part of one of the preeminent names in the aerial survey world, being rebranded as Bluesky. This change will mean that the strong Bluesky brand will become known throughout the US as well as in Europe. The company will still have the same friendly and experienced team providing the same high-quality service and will continue to operate from the existing offices in North Adams, MA. Over the next 12 months new services will be added to the portfolio, including LiDAR and 3D City Models. “It was always the intention to rebrand Col-East as Bluesky at some point
