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Large open spaces like ice rinks can be deceptively difficult to digitize. They may appear simple, but overhead steel framework, lighting rigs, and ventilation ducts create a dense web of geometry that ground-based scanners can barely see, let alone capture accurately. That’s why Artec Jet was deployed to document these overhead structures without any need for scaffolding, lifts, or time-consuming tripod-based capture.

Mounting Jet to a drone meant that it took just 15 minutes to scan the entire area. Flying to the underside of the roof meant that overhead steelwork could be captured in high detail. Despite the variation in surfaces, including painted steel, smooth ice, and bare concrete, there was no degradation in data quality. Every bolt, plate, and fixture was faithfully recorded in 3D format.

Ground-based solutions would’ve faced line-of-sight issues. But Artec Jet was able to navigate with full freedom of movement, documenting the scene in its entirety. For engineers and architects, this kind of dataset provides comprehensive, floor-to-ceiling documentation, which normally takes days to compile. With Artec Jet, it took less than half an hour.

This dataset demonstrates the capability of SLAM LiDAR to accurately capture large objects with complex geometric detail in a short amount of time. Working in handheld mode allowed for rapid, flexible data acquisition. The craft itself is also made from glossy, tricky-to-scan fiberglass, but as you can see, Artec Jet managed to achieve full scan coverage.

The resulting point cloud supports detailed inspection, dimensional analysis, and reverse engineering workflows. Other potential use cases include maintenance planning, deformation checks, and the digital archiving of classic designs.

Power lines are physically large, stretching across open terrain, while also featuring narrow elements like cables that are just 2 mm in thickness. Add into the mix the restrictions involved in working at height, and you’ve got quite a challenge on your hands!

Rather than scaling these 60-meter-tall towers, our operator scanned from the ground. Artec Jet features a 300-meter scanning range, so it was possible to deploy in handheld mode, walking the length of the scene while capturing pylons, cables, and surrounding terrain. In less than an hour, they’d completed three laps of the area – enough to maximize point cloud density.

In the resulting dataset, thin, suspended wires that would normally appear as scattered noise or vanish altogether are rendered as continuous lines between pylons. This level of detail is all the more impressive given that it was captured from ground level. The lattice steelwork of pylons is equally well defined, with individual cross-members and connection plates clearly visible.

Artec Jet scans support infrastructure mapping and cable analysis (e.g. sag evaluation), providing valuable data for inspection and maintenance. This kind of result also shows how reliable, comprehensive power line scanning no longer requires complex operations or special flight permits. A single operator with Artec Jet can capture survey-grade data in short order.

This massive point cloud was captured during a visit to a historic castle that was open to the general public. Though drone access was restricted, Artec Jet could be strapped to a backpack and simply walked around the facility for continuous data acquisition. The final results offer valuable context to potential renovators, as trees, rivers, and buildings are captured in situ.

Applications include heritage documentation, site analysis, and the creation of virtual tours. This data also provides a solid basis for restoration planning and large-scale spatial analysis.