Repurposing Mobile LiDAR, 360° Video, and Camera Data: A Treasure Trove for Local Authorities

Geomatic and land survey companies are often trapped in the mindset that everything they deliver is about x,y z accuracy. Most of their deliverables have , at least up to now, been commissioned for design, CAD, Architecture, developer clients but they are missing out on a much bigger market place. Local governments are constantly seeking innovative ways to optimise tax and revenue review, council tax banding and usage changes, as well as planning and development initiatives. Mobile LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), 360° video, and camera data, traditionally used for surveying and infrastructure projects, hold untapped potential in this domain. Let's have a quick look into how this data can be repurposed for significant benefits:

Tax and Revenue Review:

• Enhanced Property Assessments: Mobile LiDAR data provides precise 3D models of buildings and structures. By integrating this data with existing property records and 360° video walkthroughs, tax assessors can:
• Improved Change Detection: Regularly collected mobile LiDAR data allows for highly detailed change detection. This can be used to:

Planning and Development Management:

• Smarter Neighborhood Design: LiDAR data combined with 360° video footage provides a comprehensive picture of existing neighborhoods. This can inform:
• Improved Infrastructure Management: 3D models generated from LiDAR data allow for:

Unlocking the Potential:

Several challenges need to be addressed to fully leverage this data:

• Data Integration: Seamless integration of LiDAR data, 360° video, and existing GIS information is crucial for comprehensive analysis.
• Standardization and Protocols: Establishing standardized data collection protocols ensures data consistency and facilitates future comparisons.
• Privacy Considerations: Clear guidelines are necessary to ensure data privacy while capturing 360° video footage, potentially requiring blurring faces and license plates.

By overcoming these challenges, local authorities can unlock a treasure trove of information within mobile LiDAR, 360° video, and camera data. This repurposed data can lead to more accurate tax assessments, improved planning decisions, and ultimately, a more efficient and data-driven approach to local government operations.

And if you don't think this is a significant market ? Just as an example... On authority claim that the increase tax revues ROI was 10X of the cost of the scanning data acquisition. Maybe you are talking to the wrong decision maker?