Client:  PKP Energetyka
Location: Podłęże-Bochnia, Poland

GISonLine completed a research and development project in support of PKP Energetyka’s Medium Voltage (MV) utility networks by conducting an asset inventory using drone data captures for the newly renovated section (20 km) of the Podłęże-Bochnia railway line. 

Successful results of the research and data capture efforts supported PKP Energetyka interests in the topic of using drones for the inventory and inspection processes associated with utilities enterprise asset management.

The Impact 

Based on the drone identification and inventory of electrical utility assets, the newly renovated section of railway line was captured using two different types of UAV’s: the Phoenix UAV and the Griffin multi-Rotor platforms.

Both drone systems were equipped with high-resolution cameras producing high quality images and videos to support the production of orthophoto maps with a resolution of 1 cm / pixel, a numerical model of land cover, and point cloud data for the visualization of the area in a 3D environment.  

The Outcome

GISonLine successfully conducted the aerial data capture covering the 20 kilometers area of railway electrical networks and provided to PKP Energetyka core deliverables:

• High-resolution orthophoto maps
• Point Cloud Data
• 3D Models
• High-resolution images & video of utility network assets
• Geodatabase of utility  objects
• Comprehensive report on the use of drones for inspecting utility networks

Client: Amazon
Location: Krosno Odrzańskie, Poland

An Amazon fulfillment center is a logistics warehouse where incoming orders are received, stored, packed, and shipped out to customers. Planning for the expansion and construction of a fulfillment center requires comprehensive preparation and understanding of site conditions, underground assets, and environmental factors. Understanding exactly what lies beneath the ground prior to any construction and excavation is a key component to planning and safety.

GISonLine was pleased to participate in the project for underground detection and mapping surveys in support of future investments by Amazon. The surveys were carried out to update cartographic maps , perform geodetic measurements of the topography, and detection and mapping of underground utility lines.

The Impact

To provide a thorough understanding of the area, which encompassed 5 hectares (approximately 12 acres), GISonLine collected aerial photogrammetry pictures using drone platforms with a 4K high-resolution camera. Orthophoto maps of the entire area were established producing a 1.5cm terrain model representing land surface elevations to visualize relief. An underground detection survey was carried out using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to establish a set of 2D maps identifying the underground utilities within the targeted areas of interests.

The Outcome

GISonLine successfully completed the underground detection surveys and site mapping delivering to Amazon a comprehensive and up-to-date model of the type and location of sub-surface utilities (ex: electrical, water, gas) and detailed mapping and imagery of site assets to support Amazon’s planning and expansion of fulfillment centers. The project deliverables included:

• High Resolution Aerial Imagery
• Orthophoto Maps
• Digital Terrain Model
• 2D maps outlining the type and location of underground utilities