Applications of UVs in Digital Photogrammetry and Image Processing

A special issue of Drones (ISSN 2504-446X).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 April 2025 | Viewed by 1620

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UCEMM, Department of Geography, School of Geosciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3UF, UK
Interests: UV; GIS; remote sensing; photogrammetry; cartography; digital mapping; coastal management; marine spatial planning; coastal ecology
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Uncrewed aerial, ground or waterborne vehicles equipped with a high-resolution optical camera or other sensor are increasingly used to collect high-resolution data for a specific area or object. UV-based photogrammetry has revolutionized the field of short-range applications by combining aerial and ground photogrammetric techniques, and it serves as a valuable supplement to traditional aerial photogrammetry methods, effectively addressing the limitations of conventional surveying and mapping practices. The technique involves arranging image control points in the survey area using GPS technology and conducting digital photogrammetry operations on a computer workstation to extract geographical information data. Based on images obtained from proximity UV enables the generation of dense point clouds, high-resolution digital terrain or surface models, and true-orthophotos. The mobility and flexibility of UV photogrammetry enables it to quickly generate high-resolution images for objects, small areas and challenging terrains. Moreover, it offers a range of advantages such as high precision, low operating costs, wide applicability, and short production cycles. With advancements in drone and digital camera technologies, the digital photography approach, based on UV platforms, showcases its distinctive strengths.

For this Special Issue of Drones, we welcome authors to submit papers related to UV photogrammetry. The selection of papers for publication will depend on the quality and rigor of research. Specific topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Uncrewed vehicles (UVs);
  • Photogrammetry;
  • Digital mapping;
  • Cartography;
  • GIS.

Dr. David R. Green
Dr. Cristina Gómez
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Keywords

  • uncrewed vehicles (UVs)
  • photogrammetry
  • digital mapping
  • cartography
  • GIS

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Monitoring Nodal Transportation Assets with Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles: A Comprehensive Review
by Taraneh Askarzadeh, Raj Bridgelall and Denver Tolliver
Drones 2024, 8(6), 233; https://doi.org/10.3390/drones8060233 - 30 May 2024
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Using Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to monitor the condition of nodal transportation assets—airports, seaports, heliports, vertiports, and cargo terminals—presents a transformative approach to traditional inspection methods. The focus on nodal assets rather than linear assets like roads, railways, bridges, and waterways fills a [...] Read more.
Using Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to monitor the condition of nodal transportation assets—airports, seaports, heliports, vertiports, and cargo terminals—presents a transformative approach to traditional inspection methods. The focus on nodal assets rather than linear assets like roads, railways, bridges, and waterways fills a gap in addressing the dynamic challenges specific to transportation hubs. This study reviews scholarly literature on applying UAV-based remote sensing (URS) techniques to assess the condition of various transportation hubs, which are critical junctures in global logistics networks. Utilizing a systematic literature review framework, this study reviewed 486 publications from 2015 to 2023 to extract insights from the evolving discourse on URS applications. The findings suggest that these emerging methods resulted in substantial enhancements in time saving, cost efficiency, safety, and reliability. Specifically, this study presents evidence on how URS approaches can overcome the constraints of conventional inspection methods by enabling rapid, high-precision mapping and surveillance in complex and constrained environments. The findings highlight the role of UAVs in enhancing operational workflows and decision making in transportation planning and maintenance. By bridging the gap between traditional practices and innovative technology, this research offers significant implications for stakeholders in the field, advocating for a shift towards more dynamic, cost-effective, and precise asset management strategies. Full article
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