Drones in libraries: the development of an interdisciplinary research service using drones and 3D modeling technologies at Ryerson University Library, Demonstration (20 min)

London, Ontario

At Ryerson University Library, we collaborate with researchers across a variety of disciplines that require capturing and modeling the real world in 3 dimensions (3D). To do so, several 3D reconstruction technologies have been applied, varying in cost and ease of use. Some applications require capturing large areas for which a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) or “drone” presents a cost effective option for data acquisition. On June 1, 2019, new rules for flying a RPAS in Canada came into effect, requiring drone pilot certification to operate any drone between 250 g and 25 kg. In response to new regulations and the needs of our researchers, the Library has initiated the development of a research service dedicated to supporting the use of drones and 3D modelling technologies. This presentation will highlight our progress to date and introduce future directions for our research and service.

https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/wlgisday/2020/demos/2