Seekops – Environmental Data Collection with Drone Sensors

Background

The client, an innovative environmental data collection company, has earned the trust of prominent players in both traditional and renewable energy industries. Recognized for their precise sensor technology and insightful reporting, the client collaborates closely with partners to provide tailored, cost-effective, secure, and efficient emissions monitoring solutions. Their services, backed by exceptional field expertise, set a high standard within the industry.

Objective

The objective of the project was to develop an Android tablet application serving as a central component of a comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS) solution tailored for environmental Data collection firm. The app was designed to facilitate efficient planning of drone missions, real-time transmission of these missions to drones, retrieval of air quality and environmental data, and immediate analysis of collected data, thereby empowering agencies with actionable insights. The project scope encompassed the creation of a user-friendly interface, mission planning, transmission of drone commands, and real-time visualization of data, ultimately contributing to heightened capabilities in environmental monitoring and management.

Solution

App Maisters Team sat with Seek Ops and went through a detailed discovery phase, understood their existing code and technical challenges, and gathered all the requirements required for the project. AM Team then delivered a complete end-to-end Android tablet app that enables them to plan the entire aerial mission by providing them detailed location pointers for the drone path from points A to B to C and D. Location Tracking was done through Map box SDK and the Drone was able to capture environmental data, identify emission leaks, and reporting the exact locations of the leads. The entire data was encrypted throughout the process and was sent securely to their AWS cloud servers.

Main Features of The App

Precise Mission Planning: Utilize Map box SDK for detailed route and waypoint planning.
Remote Drone Control: Manage drones remotely to gather environmental data.
Instant Data Transmission: Real-time data sent to cloud servers for prompt analysis.
Automated Layer Replication: Duplicate layers with preset configurations for consistency.
Effortless Waypoint Generation: Auto-generate waypoints for accurate DJI Drone missions.

Tools and Technologies

Front End:

Android Studio

Backend:

Programming: Kotlin
Hosting: SODA
Cloud : Aws Cloud
Webserver: IIS
Web Application Server: IIS

Integrations:

DJI Mobile SDK
Mapbox SDK (GIS)
Bluetooth 5.0
USB Type C

Results

Enhanced Efficiency: The application streamlines mission planning, execution, and data collection, reducing manual efforts and potential errors.
Real-time Insights: Immediate data transmission provides stakeholders with up-to-the-minute environmental insights, enabling informed decision-making.
Consistency in Data Collection: Automated layer duplication and waypoint generation ensure uniform data collection across missions, improving data accuracy.
Simplified Operations: Remote drone control simplifies operations, allowing users to navigate drones effortlessly for data collection.
Optimized Resource Utilization: Efficient mission planning and real-time data transmission maximize the utilization of drones and resources.
Actionable Intelligence: Real-time data and insights empower quicker responses to environmental changes, aiding in proactive decision-making.
Cost and Time Savings: Automation reduces manual tasks, saving time and minimizing operational costs.
Data Accuracy: Uniform data collection and accurate waypoint generation enhance the quality and reliability of collected information.
Efficient Collaboration: Cloud-based data transmission fosters seamless collaboration among stakeholders, regardless of location.
Improved Planning: Precise mission planning and duplication of configurations allow for more effective long-term environmental monitoring strategies.
User-Friendly Interface: The intuitive interface ensures ease of use, requiring minimal training for effective utilization.