Spatial Intelligence - is the concept of being able to successfully perceive and derive insight from visual data. This cognitive process is known as an aptitude for understanding visual information in the real and abstract word as well as an innate ability to envision information.

UA - unmanned aircraft (drones) 

sUAS - small unmanned aircraft system (the aircraft, the controls, the operators)

Aerial Imagery - any image or video captured from a vantage point above or elevated off of the ground.  With sUAS, safe, precise, efficient, automated image acquisition can be achieved with ease.

Drone mapping - the use of a sUAS to fly over a predetermined area capturing detailed images which are overlapped to create a mesh of data.  This can then be interpreted through photogrammetry and converted into 2d and 3d maps.

GIS - A geographic information system (GIS) is a system that creates, manages, analyzes, and maps all types of data. GIS connects data to a map, integrating location data (where things are) with all types of descriptive information (what things are like there). This provides a foundation for mapping and analysis that is used in science and almost every industry. GIS helps users understand patterns, relationships, and geographic context. The benefits include improved communication and efficiency as well as better management and decision making.

Photogrammetry - the science and technology of obtaining reliable information about physical objects and the environment through the process of recording, measuring and interpreting photographic images and patterns.  WIth GPS built into UA's, images are geographically imprinted down to the pixel level and triangulated in relating to other pixels.  This allows computer software to create a 2d and 3d model accurately replicating points relative to one other.  A higher resolution camera will capture more pixels, therefore giving a more detailed and accurate result in the models. There are other factors which effect the accuracy, but this is a big one. 

Orthomosaic - The 2D output from a process where a number of overlapping photos (e.g. from a drone or aerial camera) are stitched together by photogrammetry software, where distortions are removed to create a complete and continuous image representation or map of a portion of the earth. This map is geo-referenced and depending on the acquisition techniques, can be accurate to within 1 cm.  From these maps, numerous analytics can be obtained, such as measurements, elevations, and detailed inspections.  

Digital Twin - a lifelike digital 3d replica of an object created through images captured by a UA and processed through a photogrammetry processing software. Digit twins have a bright future as they provide an intuitive and immersive experience for the end users.  They can be used to track assets over time showing trends. This can vastly improve an organizations insight into capitol planning, maintenance needs, inspections, trainings, promotional needs, reporting, etc.  So many uses, we can't wait to see what new ideas come up with digital twins. 

Building information modeling (BIM) - is a process supported by various tools, technologies and contracts involving the generation and management of digital representations of physical and functional characteristics of places. Building information models (BIMs) are computer files (often but not always in proprietary formats and containing proprietary data) which can be extracted, exchanged or networked to support decision-making regarding a built asset. BIM software is used by individuals, businesses and government agencies who plan, design, construct, operate and maintain buildings and diverse physical infrastructures, such as water, refuse, electricity, gas, communication utilities, roads, railways, bridges, ports and tunnels. The one awesome advantage of photogrammetry, is it can integrate with BIM systems to create lifelike models which is the icing on top of the computer generated reality.  

Point Cloud - is a set of data points in space. The points may represent a 3D shape or object. Each point position has its set of Cartesian coordinates (X, Y, Z).[1] Point clouds are generally produced by 3D scanners or by photogrammetry software, which measure many points on the external surfaces of objects around them. As the output of 3D scanning processes, point clouds are used for many purposes, including to create 3D CAD models for manufactured parts, for metrology and quality inspection, and for a multitude of visualization, animation, rendering and mass customization applications. Since point clouds can be accurately generated from aerial imagery, this info can be shared with other industry standard modeling softwares.