You need
- a remote controlled helicopter
- very small laser-or-sonar-assisted measuring device
- wireless or wire transfer or real-time input to computer
- camera
- gps
Use a hand-held computer with software that could
- show plan or layout
- generate interior pictures
- execute 3-D modeling
of structure
Assembly
- Conveniently and securely attach measuring device to the helicopter and orient the device; dial the device in. Link the device to transfer set-up.
- Conveniently and securely attach camera to the helicopter and orient the camera; dial the camera in. Link the camera to transfer set-up.
Operation
Turn everything on. Pilot the helicopter throughout the structure. Record structural measurements and transfer the data. Record structural pictorial input and transfer the data. 2012.02.28