Import 3D Model
Load project models such as 3D Tiles and B3DM to establish the spatial reference for labeling and route calculation.
AUTOMATIC ROUTE PLANNING
ARP Bridge Route Planning Software
Understand Bridge Components before Generating Component-Oriented Inspection Routes
ARP brings bridge 3D models, component labeling, route calculation and inspection-action configuration into one workspace, creating previewable, adjustable and executable missions for piers, undersides, bearings and complex bridge types.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Turn a 3D Model into a Component-Aware Mission Space
ARP organizes routes by bridge component. After importing a 3D model and labeling components, operators select targets, aircraft, inspection distance and image overlap. The software generates candidate routes and waypoint actions for 3D preview, review and adjustment.
Component labels and route results can also be exported to the Bridge Inspection Platform through project interfaces, linking imagery and defects to bridge components.
Five Steps from Bridge 3D Model to Executable Mission
Planning results are not autonomous-driving instructions that bypass field judgment. Model coordinates, target components, obstacles, waypoint spacing and aircraft boundaries must be checked before export.
Label Bridge Components
Create parametric objects for piers, tie beams, pier caps, girders, arch ribs and bearings.
Select Components and Parameters
Select target components and configure inspection distance, longitudinal/transverse overlap and aircraft.
Generate and Review Routes
Calculate candidate waypoints, paths, viewing directions and actions; preview and adjust them in 3D.
Export Mission and Data
Export KML routes and transmit component and mission data to the Bridge Inspection Platform through project interfaces.
COMPONENT ANNOTATION
Give the 3D Model a Component Vocabulary
Bridge models are more than visual references. ARP turns target areas into selectable, numbered and route-linked component objects, supporting route calculation and component-level data management.
PiersTie BeamsPier CapsGirdersArch RibsBearings
Generate Candidate Routes for Piers and Girders
Routes are calculated from component geometry, inspection distance, image overlap and aircraft parameters. Coverage and flight risk must be reviewed in 3D after generation.
PIER
Pier Routes
Generates layered orbit routes from pier shape, dimensions, inspection distance and image overlap.
GIRDER
Underside and Girder Routes
Organizes longitudinal and transverse waypoints along girders for soffit, web and other target areas.
PARAMETER-DRIVEN PLANNING
Constrain Missions by Components, Aircraft Type and Acquisition Requirements
A route is more than coordinates. ARP plans inspection objects, imaging requirements and aircraft mission parameters together, maintaining clear links between waypoints and target components.
- Target ComponentsOrganize missions by single selection, multiple selection or component type
- Inspection DistanceConfigured by imaging target and field boundary
- Image OverlapSet longitudinal and transverse acquisition density separately
- Execution AircraftSelect from integrated aircraft such as M400 and M4
Embed Imaging and Payload Actions in Waypoints
Action availability depends on actual integration of aircraft, gimbal, camera, lighting and SDK interfaces.
Camera Parameters
Set exposure, focal length, resolution and other parameters through integrated payload interfaces
Lighting Control
Configure lighting at designated imaging waypoints for local backlighting
Aircraft Rotation
Command the aircraft to a specified yaw angle
Gimbal Rotation
Set gimbal pitch and other project-supported axes
Photo
Trigger single, hover or distance-interval photos
Video
Configure start and stop recording
Payload Control
Call integrated zoom, ranging and other payload functions
Hover
Remain at designated waypoints for a configurable duration
FOLLOW WAYLINE
Follow Route
Heading follows flight direction, suitable for longitudinal cruise missions.
FIXED
Fixed Heading
Maintains a fixed heading toward bridge sides or similar targets.
ROI
Face Region of Interest
Continuously faces a designated target component during flight.
KML & PLATFORM WORKFLOW
Planning Results Support Both Aircraft Execution and Inspection-Data Organization
The software outputs aircraft-specific KML mission files and transfers component labels and route results to the Bridge Inspection Platform, supporting links among missions, imagery and components.
KML compatibility, action fields and platform interfaces vary with aircraft firmware, SDK, software version and project configuration and require interface and flight validation before delivery.
01Components and Routes→02KML Mission File→03M400 / M4 Execution→04Image-to-Component Association
Configure Missions around Bridge Type, Structural Space and Inspection Objective
River- and Sea-Crossing Bridges
Organize multi-aircraft missions for bridges with many components and large structural extents.
Urban Viaducts
Reuse component and route templates for standardized multi-bridge mission preparation.
Steel Truss and Arch Bridges
Cover complex members and curved structures with multi-angle, multi-distance actions.
Bearing-Specific Inspection
Configure small-aircraft missions for close-range bearing acquisition in tight spaces.
Clear Roles for Planning, Onboard Execution, Controller Monitoring and Result Management
ARP Route Planning
Generate and review candidate KML missions from models and components.
INES Onboard Navigation
Connect positioning, flight control and mission actions to execute routes onboard.
03 / MONITORAGS Controller Ground Station
Configure missions, monitor status and provide pilot intervention.
04 / MANAGEBridge Inspection Platform
Organize imagery, defect review, component association and reports.
PLAN WITH STRUCTURE
Contact the Product Team ↗Bring Bridge Models, Target Components and Acquisition Requirements into One Planning Workflow
Provide bridge type, 3D model, aircraft platform and delivery objectives, and we will help confirm ARP version, interfaces and mission configuration.