Introducing OrthoSplat
How browser-first preflight QA and cloud 3DGS reconstruction help aerial mapping teams ship orthophotos faster.
Splatting3D builds browser-first geospatial tools for aerial mapping teams. OrthoSplat is the cloud operations layer for 3D Gaussian Splatting orthophoto reconstruction.
What is OrthoSplat?
OrthoSplat is a browser-first cloud orthophoto processing workflow for aerial mapping teams. It helps teams check drone imagery before processing, run 3D Gaussian Splatting reconstruction on demand, and deliver orthophoto results through shareable browser map links and guided tours.
Why teams switch
Traditional desktop photogrammetry pipelines are powerful, but they create friction for distributed teams:
- Preflight is slow — imagery often ships to a specialist before anyone knows whether it is reconstruction-ready.
- GPU capacity is lumpy — project peaks leave workstations idle or force expensive hardware purchases.
- Review loops are fragmented — QA, reconstruction, and client delivery happen in different tools.
OrthoSplat compresses those steps into a browser-first workflow.
| Workflow question | Desktop photogrammetry pipeline | OrthoSplat workflow |
|---|---|---|
| When do teams catch capture problems? | Often after transferring data to a specialist workstation. | During browser preflight QA before GPU reconstruction. |
| How is peak GPU demand handled? | Local workstation capacity or hardware purchases. | On-demand cloud reconstruction with usage-based credits. |
| How are results reviewed? | Exported files move between separate GIS, review, and presentation tools. | Browser map links connect processing, review, sharing, and tours. |
Browser preflight QA
Upload a sample flight in the browser and validate:
- RTK fix quality and geotag consistency
- Overlap and sidelap coverage
- Motion blur and exposure issues before GPU time is spent
Preflight → Reconstruct → Share link → Map tour
Cloud reconstruction
When imagery passes QA, trigger on-demand GPU reconstruction with usage-based credits. Outputs are designed for mapping deliverables with sharper building edges than legacy mesh-texture workflows.
What to try next
- Launch OrthoSplat for cloud reconstruction
- Open OrthoViewer for local GeoTIFF review
- Follow product updates on the Splatting3D blog
FAQ
Does OrthoSplat replace every photogrammetry workflow?
No. OrthoSplat is designed for browser-first QA, cloud 3DGS orthophoto processing, and browser-based delivery. Survey teams should still match the workflow to project accuracy requirements, control data, regulatory needs, and downstream GIS deliverables.
What types of teams benefit most?
OrthoSplat is a strong fit for drone mapping operators, inspection teams, construction progress teams, and distributed aerial survey groups that need faster preflight checks, elastic GPU processing, and shareable map review without maintaining a workstation for every job.
How does OrthoViewer fit into the workflow?
OrthoViewer handles local-first review after processing. Teams can open large GeoTIFF outputs in the browser, compare aligned rasters, annotate issues, export GeoJSON, and build map tours without uploading local files for normal viewing.