Bluesky and Getmapping Embrace XMAP Cloud GIS for Government Users of Aerial Photography
Bluesky and Getmapping, suppliers of aerial photography to GB government, signed an agreement with on-line mapping specialist GeoXphere to encourage the wider use of Aerial Photography for Great Britain (APGB) within the public sector. Awarded the APGB contract in 2018, Bluesky and Getmapping are offering the latest and most detailed aerial photography available, free at the point of use, to more than 4,500 government organisations. GeoXphere developed XMAP, a cloud-based, en
Bluesky and Skyline Create Dynamic 3D City Models
Aerial mapping company Bluesky is working with SkylineGlobe UK on a project to provide high accuracy, photorealistic 3D City Models that will be available as off the shelf datasets and via an internet streaming service. The new, dynamic 3D models will provide a visualisation and analytical platform for smart city projects, transport and infrastructure planning, risk assessment and mitigation, development planning and environmental work. To create these unique 3D digital twins
Bluesky Tree Map Aids Natural Flood Management Project in Essex
A map of trees supplied by aerial mapping company Bluesky is playing an important role in an innovative project to reduce flooding, using natural flood management techniques, around the Spains Hall Estate in Essex. Working alongside engineering company Atkins, the Environment Agency, Essex and Suffolk River Trust and Essex Wildlife Trust, the Estate is looking to protect properties at risk of flooding, improve 18 hectares of habitat and restore two natural water courses. The
