Systems and methods for generating 3D models from drone imaging
US12080024B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/12
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method comprising receiving a plurality of images of a scene captured by at least one drone; identifying features within the plurality of images; identifying similar images of the plurality of images based on the features identified within the plurality of images; comparing the similar images based on the features identified within the similar images to determine a proportion of features shared by the similar images; selecting a subset of the plurality of images that have a proportion of shared features that meets a predetermined range; generating a first 3D model of the scene from the subset of images using a first 3D model building algorithm; generating a second 3D model of the scene from the subset of images using a second 3D model building algorithm; computing errors for the first and second 3D models; and selecting as the model of the scene the first or second 3D model.
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