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Remote review
Give engineering, maintenance and project teams a common visual reference without requiring every stakeholder to visit the site.
DWNE capability studies
UAV data made useful for real projects
Explore practical examples of aerial capture, interactive 3D modelling and remote asset review across energy, telecoms, construction and the built environment.
Evidence, not claims
See how the deliverable works
Our capability studies demonstrate how drone imagery can become a navigable project record rather than a folder of disconnected photographs. Each example focuses on how the information can support inspection planning, spatial understanding, stakeholder communication and future comparison.
Where commercial project details are confidential, examples are presented as capability demonstrations without naming clients or inventing results.
BaseNewcastle upon Tyne
CoverageProjects across the UK
OutputsImagery, models and reporting
FocusDemanding commercial environments
Featured capability study
Pylon and energy infrastructure
A navigable 3D reconstruction of a pylon and its surrounding environment, demonstrating how an infrastructure asset can be reviewed remotely while retaining the wider site context.
The project question
How can aerial imagery provide a clearer, shareable record of an elevated infrastructure asset and the conditions around it?
The deliverable
- Interactive browser-based 3D model
- Multiple viewing angles around the asset
- Visible relationship between the pylon and surrounding terrain
- A shareable record for remote project discussion
- A foundation for repeat-capture comparison
Interactive model
Explore the pylon in 3D
Open the live viewer to rotate, zoom and examine the asset from different perspectives. The model is hosted securely by One3D.
Commercial applications
What this approach can support
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Inspection planning
Improve understanding of asset position, surrounding access and site constraints before detailed works begin.
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Project communication
Use an accessible spatial record to discuss priorities, observations and next steps with clients and contractors.
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Repeat comparison
Create a baseline that can support later capture and visual comparison as conditions or projects develop.
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Safer data collection
Reduce unnecessary close-access activity where UAV capture can provide the required overview safely and efficiently.
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Shared evidence
Replace disconnected images with a structured, navigable record that remains useful beyond the day of capture.
Capability study 02
Telecom mast modelling
A navigable 3D record of a telecom mast and its surrounding compound, demonstrating how tower infrastructure can be reviewed remotely while preserving the access and site context needed for practical planning.
The project question
How can aerial capture give project teams a clear, shareable view of an elevated telecom asset before maintenance, inspection or upgrade work begins?
The deliverable
- Browser-based 3D reconstruction of the tower and site
- Multi-angle review without repeated site attendance
- Visible tower geometry and surrounding access context
- A shareable reference for planning and technical discussion
- A baseline for future capture and comparison
Interactive model
Explore the telecom mast in 3D
Open the live viewer to rotate, zoom and examine the mast, compound and immediate surroundings from different perspectives.
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Remote tower review
Examine the asset from multiple perspectives before deciding whether closer access or specialist attendance is required.
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Access planning
Understand the compound, surrounding terrain and likely access constraints before teams mobilise.
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Project coordination
Give engineers, contractors and clients a common visual reference for scope and technical discussion.
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Maintenance preparation
Support early planning by showing the mast configuration and its relationship to the wider site.
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Progress records
Create a repeatable baseline for later capture as maintenance or upgrade works progress.
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Stakeholder communication
Share an accessible browser-based record without specialist viewing software or large file transfers.
Capability study 03
Building and grounds modelling
A navigable 3D record of a building, roofscape and surrounding grounds, showing how aerial capture can give property, construction and facilities teams a clearer view of the whole site.
The project question
How can one shareable model bring together the building exterior, roof and surrounding site context for remote review and project planning?
The deliverable
- Interactive model covering the building and grounds
- Elevated views of roof areas and external features
- Visible relationship between the property, access and surroundings
- A shareable visual record for clients and project teams
- A baseline for future surveys or progress comparison
Interactive model
Explore the building and grounds in 3D
Open the live viewer to rotate, zoom and review the property and wider site from perspectives that are difficult to capture from ground level alone.
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Roof and exterior review
View roof areas, elevations and external features within one coherent spatial record.
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Site planning
Understand the relationship between the building, grounds, access routes and neighbouring features.
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Facilities management
Provide teams with an accessible reference for maintenance discussions and early scoping.
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Construction records
Create a visual baseline that can support later comparison as work or site conditions change.
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Client communication
Share the whole property in an intuitive format without relying on disconnected photographs.
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Reduced access
Gather useful high-level information while limiting unnecessary work at height during initial review.
Capability study 04
Large-site digital twin
A navigable 3D record of a wider site, demonstrating how UAV capture can bring buildings, routes, work areas and surrounding context into one clear visual reference for commercial projects.
The project question
How can project teams understand and communicate a large, complex site without relying on scattered photographs, drawings or repeated site visits?
The deliverable
- Interactive browser-based model of the wider site
- Clear spatial relationship between buildings, routes and work areas
- Multiple viewing angles for planning and remote discussion
- A shareable reference for clients, contractors and stakeholders
- A baseline for repeat capture and progress comparison
Interactive model
Explore the large site in 3D
Open the live viewer to move around the site, inspect its layout and understand the relationship between key areas from a single navigable record.
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Site-wide planning
Review the overall layout and spatial relationships before detailed work or mobilisation begins.
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Progress records
Build a clear visual baseline that can support repeat capture as projects develop.
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Logistics coordination
Support discussions around routes, access points, work areas and operational constraints.
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Remote collaboration
Give distributed teams a common visual reference without requiring every stakeholder on site.
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Project communication
Present complex site information in a format that is easier to understand than disconnected images.
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Future comparison
Repeat the capture to help document visible change, completed works or evolving site conditions.
More examples
Capability study pipeline
The dedicated turbine study is the next addition and will be published when the new model becomes available.
Wind turbine modelling
A dedicated turbine capability study will be added when the new model is available.
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