Aerial mapping company Bluesky International has started production of a new map of Ireland detailing an estimated 200 million trees. The National Tree Map (NTM) for Ireland will accurately record the location, height and canopy cover for trees in the Republic over 3 metres in height. Combining 3D height models and other remotely sensed data Bluesky has already created more than 2,500 square kilometres of data detailing around 7 million trees. “When we set about the task of m

Aircraft mounted lasers are helping to reveal the rich archaeology within Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Captured by aerial mapping company Bluesky, the highly accurate LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data will be used by the Chase and Chalke Landscape Partnership to reveal previously unknown archaeology. Analysis of the Bluesky terrain mapping will inform ground truthing of potential new archaeological sites and help target site investigations

London agency DCSK is using 3D building models from Bluesky to inform the design of high profile urban residential developments. Derived from the most up to date and accurate aerial photography the Bluesky 3D models allow DCSK to place a design within its real world context, consider sensitive view and vantage points and communicate ideas to clients, planning authorities and the public. DCSK has used a number of models from Bluesky including a detailed representation of centr

Aerial mapping company Bluesky International is using state of the art, aircraft mounted lasers to create a 3D model of the Quantock Hills in Somerset. As England’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the Quantock Hills has a distinctive character with exceptional beauty and cultural heritage. Commissioned by the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme, the high precision terrain mapping project will improve the understanding how people have lived and worked in the area fo