
Skydio’s 3D Scan, in conjunction with Skydio drones, makes this process simple, according to the release:ģD Scan automates data capture for asset inspection and scene reconstruction, allowing any inspector, surveyor, or first responder to efficiently capture a complete photographic dataset that documents every angle of a scene, ensuring accurate coverage with sub-millimeter precision in a fraction of the time while greatly reducing risk. And 3D scans are pretty powerful tools, capturing every facet, nook, and cranny of even highly intricate structures. Whether it’s inspecting a cell tower, a bridge, or a steeply sloped roof, a drone can capture images for inspection by experts on the ground with vastly greater speed – and infinitely greater safety – and at lower cost than using a human being. Fast, accurate, efficientĬompanies working with UAVs frequently use these devices to assist (or even replace) humans for a wide variety of tasks.
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The vertically integrated software is extremely powerful and very user-friendly (we’ve tried it you can read our full review here).

But 3D Scan, in combination with the Skydio 2 or Skydio X2, is something very different from what we’ve seen before. There are other software and drone combinations that can already do this. You could even scan an old Corsair jet: Yup, this was captured with 3D Scan and a Skydio drone. Capturing a detailed 3D Scan is used for infrastructure inspections, accident scene reconstruction, and much more. The real customers here are Enterprise users and First Responders. Well, if you’re a consumer or recreational user, this isn’t likely to be something that appeals to you (unless you’ve got a really healthy disposable income). The software is not inexpensive: It’s $2,999 per drone, per year.Īnd you know what? For many users, it will be absolutely worth it. It’s intended (as the name implies) for capturing 3D scans.

That means customers can now gain access to a tool that will unlock very powerful (and potentially profitable) capabilities for Skydio drones.

Skydio, the leading US manufacturer of consumer and Enterprise drones, today released its 3D Scan software. The company is releasing the software it’s been teasing for weeks and has, obviously, been under development much longer: 3D Scan. It’s a huge day for US drone manufacturer Skydio.
