Leicestershire, UK, 23 June 2016 – Cartography.co.uk is using the latest aerial photography from Bluesky to produce bespoke maps of rural farms and estates. The largest producer of customised mapping for private landowners in the UK, Cartography.co.uk’s map products are used for a variety of applications, including a growing concern for rural safety. The detailed maps are increasingly being produced for landowners who are concerned about employees working in remote locations in the event of an accident or other incident requiring support from the emergency services.
“In addition to the more traditional uses of our maps, there is a growing requirement from landowners to be able to share important navigational information with third parties,” commented Anthony Pelly, Managing Director of Rural Design Studio, trading as Cartography.co.uk. “For example, if there was an accident, being able to guide the emergency services to the exact spot could be critical. Distilling local knowledge on locations and how to access locked gates, dirt tracks and paths can potentially save minutes and – in some cases – lives, and this information is just not available from off-the-shelf maps.”
Using up to date accurate aerial images purchased from Bluesky’s online Mapshop, Cartography.co.uk uses the latest GIS and CAD software to produce the maps, which can range in size from small water- and tear-proof folded pocket maps to large decorative wall hangings. Working with farms, large country estates, vineyards and orchards, fishing clubs and hunting properties, the maps provide a comprehensive overview of the landscape and operations within.
“For rural areas, especially those that are privately owned, aerial photography is often the only accurate and definitive source of information for map making,” continued Pelly. “Having used a variety of different websites in the past, we have found the Bluesky Mapshop offers the most up to date and accurate coverage for current map projects and the broadest selection, in terms of different ages, for historical mapping or change analysis.
“We find the service from Bluesky to be first class; we can specify the exact area we require – whatever the shape, the data is delivered within minutes and we receive a single monthly invoice which reduces administration.”
The raw data used to create many of Cartography.co.uk’s maps is purchased from Bluesky’s online Mapshop (www.blueskymapshop.com), which offers complete nationwide coverage of aerial photography from multiple epochs, 3D models (Digital Terrain and Surface Models DTM / DSM), LiDAR data, Thermal Mapping and Bluesky’s National Tree Map. Visitors can also download – free of charge – geological, land cover and flood maps, as well as places of interest, census areas and collections of themed data such as farming, marine and habitats.
About Bluesky
Bluesky is a specialist in aerial survey including aerial photography, LiDAR and thermal data using the very latest survey technology, including two UltraCam Eagles and an Orion M300 LiDAR system. An internationally recognised leader with projects extending around the globe, Bluesky is proud to work with prestigious organisations such as Google, the BBC and Government Agencies. Bluesky has unrivalled expertise in the creation of seamless, digital aerial photography and maintains national “off the shelf” coverage of aerial photography, DTM and DSM through an on-going three-year update programme. By purchasing a world first sensor for the simultaneous capture of LiDAR, Thermal and Aerial Photography data, Bluesky is in the enviable position of being able to provide customers with unique and cost effective solutions. Bluesky is leading the way in developing innovative solutions for environmental applications, including the UK’s first National Tree Map (NTM), solar mapping and citywide ‘heat loss’ maps and is currently developing noise and air quality mapping products. www.bluesky-world.com
About Rural Design Studio
Established by Anthony Pelly in 2013. Trading as Cartography.co.uk, Rural Design Studio provides customised mapping solutions to clients worldwide using the latest GIS and CAD software. From a background in environmental architecture and farming, Pelly went on to work in project management for country estates across the UK, during which time he discovered not only the beauty of maps, but also their usefulness in managing projects efficiently. Clear maps can be the best way to instruct employees, agents, and contractors. Confusion arises when maps are not up to date or not designed with this purpose in mind.
www.cartography.co.uk