ROCK Ultra – Big Denver Aerial Survey
Jul 10, 2025
We deployed the ROCK Ultra over a broad swath of urban terrain—and the results speak for themselves. From 120 m above ground and cruising at 10 m/s, the Ultra captured a staggering 159 acres of detail: residential streets, school grounds, commercial zones—all with centimeter-grade clarity.
Mission Overview
- Platform: Aerial survey with ROCK Ultra
- Flight Altitude: ~120 m Above Ground Level (AGL)
- Flight Speed: ~10 m/s
- Area Scanned: 159 acres
- Deliverables: Comprehensive colorized LiDAR point cloud, coverage across dense urban & residential zones
This dataset exemplifies ultra-high-altitude performance without compromising on precision—perfect for large-scale urban mapping.
Coverage & Context
The mission spanned a diverse urban landscape, likely including:
- Residential neighborhoods with complex curb geometry
- School campuses and green spaces
- Active commercial areas with architectural and infrastructure complexity
Despite the high altitude and speed, the ROCK Ultra maintained exceptional detail, capturing ground features like edges, corners, and curbs with survey-grade fidelity.
Dataset Metadata
- Total Acreage: 159 Acres
- Coordinate System (Horizontal): WGS 84 / UTM zone 13N (EPSG: 32613)
- Vertical Reference: Ellipsoid-based heights — ideal for elevation modeling and integration into engineering workflows
These metadata ensure the dataset is ready for seamless import into GIS, CAD, and urban planning software environments.
Performance Highlights
- Speed & Efficiency: Large swaths of urban terrain mapped in minimal time—ideal for multi-block or campus-scale scans.
- High-Level Precision: Despite 120 m altitude, the dataset preserves centimeter-level accuracy for detailed analysis.
- Urban Versatility: From paved surfaces to built environments, all terrain details are reliably and accurately captured.
Applications
This dataset is optimized for:
- Urban Planning & Development Surveys
- Infrastructure Monitoring (roads, schools, campuses)
- Large-format 3D City Modeling
- Emergency Response & Evacuation Route Mapping
- Civil Engineering Pre-Design
Key Takeaways
- The ROCK Ultra delivers unmatched speed and coverage—mapping 159 acres at 10 m/s from 120 m AGL.
- Precision remains uncompromised, even at high altitude and speeds.
- Metadata (UTM zone 13N, ellipsoid heights) make this dataset plug-and-play for downstream GIS and engineering use.