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Publishing & Media

The inclusion of an aerial photo can provide a fascinating addition to any published product. Aerial photos are now regularly used in the media, particularly television. Many games are now depicting 'real world' scenes, which are created from aerial photos and 3D data.

To find out more about how your business can benefit from this type of data, please give us a call on 01530 518518, or email info@bluesky-world.com.

Aerial Photography

Maps have evolved...

They are no longer lines and words, the white space is now full of detail. Aerial photography (or air photo) is playing an increasingly important role in the management of the natural environment and built infrastructure.

It is becoming part of everyday life with online mapping portals and use in the media. Bluesky is a specialist in the acquisition of aerial photography, the processing of geographic imagery and creation of high quality digital imagery products. By investing in the latest technology, Bluesky ensures the quality, accuracy and consistency of its aerial photographs is second to none.

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LiDAR

LiDAR provides ultra accurate and detailed height measurments of the ground The technology uses light sensors to measure the distance between the aircraft and the ground, including objects such as buildings and vegetation. It is ideal when very high accuracy height measurements are required for large areas, and is very cost effective. Off-the-shelf data, up to 10cm accuracy is available for many areas across the UK, including most major urban areas as well as rural and flood plain areas.

Bluesky’s team of experts can give you help and advice on your requirements, and will organise a dedicated survey for you if the data you require is not available, or Buy Online Now.


3D Building Models

Derived from high resolution aerial photography, these computer drawings accurately represent the existing urban environment supporting developers, architects and urban planners to make speedy and cost effective decisions in desktop computer aid-design.

Bluesky 3D Building Models are compatible with CAD & GIS software such as Sketchup, AutoCAD, Bentley Microstation, ESRI ARCGIS along with visualisation packages such as 3DS Max, Rhino and Maya.


Mapping

Bluesky is an official partner of the Ordnance Survey and an appointed Mapping and Data Centre, and as such can directly offer you a range of fantastic Ordnance Survey Maps and other products; the most up to date that Ordnance Survey provides.

With uses from Planning Applications to a Sunday walk, Bluesky has a map for every requirement.


Historical Photography

Bluesky has an unsurpassed collection of information about old aerial photographs of the UK, from the 40s to the 90s.

Our team of experts has collated information about old aerial photography from many independent and historic archives, and made this information available to search for free on our dedicated website. So for the first time you are able to search by postcode and view the exact positions of numerous aerial photos then see what area they cover on a map, before you purchase.


Height Data

Detailed measurements of the height of the ground and the objects and structure on it can provide a new dimension to the understanding and management of the local, national, or even global environments. Bluesky’s range of height products are designed to take geographic information to the next dimension.

The two products from the GeoPerspectives™ range of products are nationwide and available as off-the-shelf products and to buy online. They provide a cost effective solution for a range of applications.