3D Gaussian Splatting for UAV-Based 3D Reconstruction: An Emerging Technology for Drone Surveying

TECHNICAL SERIES | TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT – TN01

Authors

  • Ganeshkumar Baskar Principal Consultant, odaswa Geospatial & Research Services, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India

Keywords:

3D Gaussian Splatting, UAV, Drone Surveying, 3D Reconstruction, Photogrammetry, Digital Twin

Abstract

 

Technology

 

3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS)

Technology Domain

3D Reconstruction / Computer Vision

Application Area

UAV Mapping and Drone Surveying

Technology Status

Emerging / Active Research

Key Advantage

Rapid, photorealistic 3D scene representation and rendering

Current Challenge

Survey-grade geometric accuracy and georeferencing

Future Potential

Geospatial digital twins and interactive measurable 3D environments

 

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Published

09.05.2026

How to Cite

Baskar, G. (2026). 3D Gaussian Splatting for UAV-Based 3D Reconstruction: An Emerging Technology for Drone Surveying: TECHNICAL SERIES | TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT – TN01. GRJESTM, 2(2), 331–335. Retrieved from https://odaswa.com/index.php/grjestm/article/view/67

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Mar-Apr (2026) :: Technical Series | Technology Insight

Section

Articles

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Copyright (c) 2026 Ganeshkumar Baskar

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