How to 3D map a public safety scene with a drone

Record one continuous video of the scene with your drone, upload it to SkyeBrowse, and open a measurable 3D model and top-down orthomosaic in your browser minutes later. Supported DJI and Autel drones fly automated Orbit and WideBrowse missions in the SkyeBrowse Flight App, and every other drone works through Universal Upload. Pick your scene and drone below for the exact steps.

Crash reconstruction

Document vehicle rest positions, debris, and roadway evidence from one continuous drone video. See how agencies use SkyeBrowse for accident reconstruction.

Crime scene documentation

Capture the exterior from the air and the interior on foot, then present one merged, measurable scene. See how agencies use SkyeBrowse for crime scene documentation.

Fire scene documentation

Record the structure and surroundings after knockdown so investigators can return to the scene in 3D. See how agencies use SkyeBrowse for fire department mapping.

Fire pre-incident planning

Build a 3D pre-plan of a target hazard with hydrants, alarm panels, and access points marked before the call comes in. See how agencies use SkyeBrowse for fire pre-planning.

Search and rescue

Turn a search-area flight into a shared, measurable map that ground teams can open on a phone. See how agencies use SkyeBrowse for public safety mapping.

Tactical planning

Give a team a measurable 3D view of a structure and its approaches before an operation or event. See how agencies use SkyeBrowse for tactical planning and DFR.

Disaster response

Map damage across neighborhoods after a storm or flood and share one current picture with every agency. See how agencies use SkyeBrowse for public safety mapping.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a drone the SkyeBrowse Flight App does not support?

Yes. Fly it manually in its native app and upload the MP4 or MOV video through Universal Upload at app.skyebrowse.com. Universal Upload accepts video from any drone, phone, action camera, 360 camera, or body-worn camera.

Does SkyeBrowse build models from video or photos?

SkyeBrowse uses patented videogrammetry, which builds the 3D model from the frames of a continuous video. Photos can be attached to a model as annotations.

Do I need ground control points?

No. Public Safety & Enterprise models reach survey-grade, court-admissible 0.1 inch accuracy without ground control points, and Commercial models reach 0.5 inch.

How long does processing take?

Processing runs at about one minute per minute of video, and most models are ready 5 to 10 minutes after upload.

Map your first site today

Create a free account, upload one drone or phone video, and open a measurable 3D model in minutes. Agencies that need CJIS compliance and 0.1 inch accuracy can request a quote for Public Safety & Enterprise.

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