ROCK Ultra — Force Multiplier in the Mountains

Experience the ROCK Ultra in action with Rekon Solutions of British Columbia, Canada, as they mapped a ski resort access road design site deep in the rugged terrain of the Coast Mountains. Flying solo with the Ultra at 120 meters AGL (400 ft), Operations Director Sean Henderson captured over 600 points per square meter—delivering crisp ground detail and clean elevation data even through dense fall foliage. 

What began as a steep-slope challenge became a demonstration of high-altitude precision, safety, and speed. The result: a stunningly detailed digital elevation model supporting road design, drainage planning, and slope stability analysis—all in a fraction of the time of traditional flights.
 

Dataset Highlights

→ Collected By: Rekon Solutions (Vashaun Henderson)
→ Job Site: Ski Resort Access Road, British Columbia, Canada
→ Total Area: ≈740 acres (multiple km²)
→ Flight Height: 400 ft AGL (≈120 m)
→ Flight Speed: 10 m/s
→ Side Overlap: 60%
→ Dataset Features:
 ✓ 600+ pts/m² point density
 ✓ Crisp ground surface detail through dense canopy
 ✓ Clear road and drainage feature visibility
 ✓ Efficient solo operation in steep terrain

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