Real-World Applications

Challenge

Construction companies need to monitor site progress, calculate earthwork volumes, and generate as-built documentation from drone surveys.

Solution

• Automated drone imagery processing with MicMac photogrammetry
• Weekly orthophoto and DEM generation for progress tracking
• Volume calculations and cut/fill analysis
• Integration with project management systems via API

Results

Challenge

Agricultural enterprises need to monitor crop health, optimize irrigation, and predict yields across thousands of acres.

Solution

• Multi-spectral imagery analysis with Spark ML
• NDVI and vegetation index calculations at scale
• Integration with weather data and soil sensors
• Automated anomaly detection and alerts

Results

Challenge

City governments need to manage urban growth, optimize transportation, and plan infrastructure investments using data from multiple sources.

Solution

• Unified catalog of GIS data, sensors, and administrative systems
• Real-time traffic and mobility analytics with Spark Streaming
• 3D city models from aerial imagery and LiDAR
• AI-powered workflow automation for routine analyses

Results

Challenge

Environmental agencies need to monitor deforestation, track wildlife habitats, and assess climate change impacts across vast regions.

Solution

• Petabyte-scale satellite imagery processing with Spark/Sedona
• Change detection algorithms for land cover monitoring
• Integration with STAC catalogs and Earth observation APIs
• Automated reporting and compliance tracking

Results

Challenge

Utility companies need to inspect infrastructure, plan maintenance, and optimize network operations across distributed assets.

Solution

• Automated power line and pipeline inspection from drone imagery
• Object detection for infrastructure defects using ML models
• Integration with SCADA and asset management systems
• Predictive maintenance workflows with AI orchestration

Results

Challenge

Logistics companies need to optimize routes, track assets in real-time, and analyze traffic patterns for efficient operations.

Solution

• Real-time vehicle tracking with Spark Streaming
• Route optimization using geospatial analytics
• Traffic pattern analysis and prediction
• Integration with GPS, weather, and road condition data

Results