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1 . Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ( UAV ) - Drone Technology Imagine an engineering innovation able to successfully complete a two hectare aerial geomatic land survey in six minutes with high resolution data outputs or even producing an accurate digital 3D model with 3 cm site accuracy . This unique feat is made possible using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ( UAV ) technology or commonly known as drones which are able to accomplish these demanding tasks effectively ( Figure 3 ). The specifications of drone technology are improving rapidly complemented by a reduction in pricing . Geo-referenced aerial surveys can effectively be used to increase any land or industrial site survey , improve production or even shorten the time for accurate environmental assessment from the present period of project execution of weeks to hours at industrial sites worldwide .
2 . Augmented Reality ( AR ) Technology Augmented reality is a live direct or indirect view of a physical , real-world environment where the elements are supplemented by computergenerated sensory graphics , video , GPS-centred data or sound inputs ( Figure 4 ). Augmented reality ( AR ) embeds virtual images onto real world contexts with the help of advanced digital technology such as computer vision and object recognition . The information about the surrounding real world of the user becomes interactive and thus can be digitally controlled . Some of the benefits in the application of augmented reality are : - improved production efficiency , - real-time site visualisation , and - accuracy in progressive site development .
Figure 4 : Applicability of Augmented Reality
3 . High-Tech Geomatics / Laser Survey The practical usage of laser scanners for topographical profiling is useful for the rapid visualisation of surveyed data . Multi-function viewfinders and the quick tagging of images recorded with co-ordinates and bearings are also beneficial for volume analysis resulting in the production of accurate 3D industrial displays for progress of any engineering project site on a daily or even weekly basis ( Figure 5 ).
Figure 3 : Drone technology and applications
10 VOL 68 OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2016