Developed by the Vanuatu Public Works Department/Van-KIRAP Project
What is the innovation?
We are leveraging the Matrice 300 RTK drone equipped with L1 LiDAR and P1 photogrammetry cameras to enhance climate-resilient infrastructure in the Pacific. This innovation allows us to conduct high-precision aerial surveys, monitor coastal erosion, assess infrastructure vulnerability, and optimize designs for roads, bridges, and drainage systems.
With rapid data collection and real-time mapping, we can respond proactively to rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and shifting environmental conditions, ensuring sustainable development tailored to the unique challenges of the Pacific region.
How does this innovation resolve Pacific-related challenges?
Adaptation to Sea Level Rise: The drone’s aerial capabilities help monitor and design coastal defences tailored to low-lying islands.Building Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: Data-driven infrastructure planning, such as climate-proof bridges and roads, ensures that investments last longer under changing environmental conditions.
Innovation case studies
Waialo River Road Crossing: Understanding the profile by developing DEM for decision making
Aneityum Road Scoping: Identifying road alignment and proposed road crossing with Lidar data
Lonnoc Beach: Assessing coastal change of the area for Tourism purposes
Isangel-Lenakel: High Resolution orthomosaic map of the area