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Rapid Smartphone Photogrammetry, Survey‑Grade Output
I hand‑scanned the Repatriation Memorial at Liverpool’s Pier Head using a Samsung S24 Ultra (50MP) paired with an Emlid Reach RX via the...
mike21398
Aug 131 min read
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Consumer vs Enterprise - There Is a Difference
I recently ran a series of tests comparing the accuracy of drone-based 3D models using different setups: enterprise vs consumer drones,...
mike21398
Aug 81 min read
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Struggling to Survey a Roof Due to Access Limits?
We work with surveyors who face this challenge every day, health & safety rules preventing ladder access, two- or three-storey buildings...
mike21398
Aug 61 min read
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Too windy to fly? Must be August in the UK!
Thankfully, not everything we do at Cr8ive Media UK relies on perfect flying weather. With the Emlid Reach RX, Pix4Dcatch, RedCatch...
mike21398
Aug 61 min read
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Preserving the Past in 3D: Discover Lytham Hall Like Never Before
We recently had the privilege of scanning the spectacular Lytham Hall, one of the most significant historic buildings in Lancashire....
mike21398
Jul 251 min read
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Lytham Hall Like You’ve Never Seen: The Future of Heritage in 3D
We recently captured Lytham Hall, one of Britain’s finest Georgian mansions as a photorealistic, survey-grade digital twin, using over...
mike21398
Jul 251 min read
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We couldn’t climb it, but we could scan it!
This dilapidated, unsafe roof was too unsafe for traditional inspection and scaffolding would’ve cost thousands. But in under an hour, we...
mike21398
Jul 171 min read
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Making Tall Structure Inspections Safer, Cheaper, and Smarter
Just completed a detailed 3D digital twin of a 140-foot chimney using drone photogrammetry, captured entirely from the ground. This...
mike21398
Jul 151 min read
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How Drone Technology Could Revolutionise NHS Estate Efficiency
I’ve been thinking about how drone technology could help the NHS manage its estates more efficiently, especially across large, remote, or...
mike21398
Jul 91 min read
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Cr8ive Media UK and Cymru Drones Collaborate for Cinematic, Survey-Grade Aerial Services
We’re excited to announce a new partnership between Cr8ive Media UK  and Cymru Drones bringing together cutting-edge geospatial mapping...
mike21398
Jul 41 min read
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Up at 4:30am and across to St Tudno's Church near Llandudno; Absolutely worth the early start
St Tudno’s Church is a stunning heritage site and the perfect subject for a detailed 3D digital twin. Using the DJI Matrice 4E with D-RTK...
mike21398
Jul 21 min read
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Smart Inspection with a Full Digital Twin
Cr8ive Media UK was commissioned to carry out a roof inspection at Park Villas, a residential property with a flat roof installed around...
mike21398
Jun 272 min read
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Best weather of the week and three very different drone jobs in one day!
Job 1: Returned to a previous roof survey site to capture aerial shots of repair work in progress. The client wanted to highlight how...
mike21398
Jun 251 min read
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Even on vacation!
Taken a week out in the South of France for a bit of a breather after setting up Cr8ive Media UK… but I still can’t help looking at...
mike21398
Jun 241 min read
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Drone Roof Inspection & 3D Digital Model
A homeowner was faced with a worrying but common issue of damp patches appearing on their ceiling. With no access to the roof and no...
mike21398
Jun 102 min read
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Photogrammetry is now Mainstream and Affordable
Just back from Digital Construction Week 2025 , and one thing is clear: photogrammetry, 3D models, and Digital Twins  are no longer...
mike21398
Jun 81 min read
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In London this week
In London this week for Digital Construction Week 2025, an opportunity to explore the latest in digital construction, from digital twins...
mike21398
Jun 31 min read
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Why Drones Are Safer
Every year, people fall from roofs or scaffolding during manual inspections. In 2023/24 alone, the UK recorded 50 fatalities and nearly...
mike21398
May 271 min read
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Three Drone Projects in Three Days!
What a week! Just wrapped up three very different, and equally exciting, drone jobs in just three days: ✅ Roof survey, high-res imagery...
mike21398
May 211 min read
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Accurate Drone Inspection Avoids Roof Damage
As part of a routine bi-annual insurance requirement, a commercial property owner recently needed a roof inspection. Traditionally, this...
mike21398
May 162 min read
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