MEDIA COVERAGE
The Digital Lab is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and technology through cutting-edge research, and we are proud to share our progress and achievements with the world. We believe that communicating our research findings and engaging with the wider public is an essential part of our job. Here, you will find a collection of news articles, interviews, and other media coverage related to our research and scientific endeavors.
2023
Drone footage used to make digital record of New Zealand’s last standing shot tower
Massey’s School of the Built Environment (SBE) recently partnered with Auckland City Council and Unitec’s School of Architecture to conduct an urgent drone scan of the historic Colonial Ammunition Company shot tower in Auckland, before it was demolished. The drone scan, which was conducted by Professor Regan Potangaroa from SBE and Associate Professor Renata Jadresin-Milic from Unitec, captured detailed images and data of the tower and its surroundings. With the scanning now complete, the data is being post-processed to produce point clouds and digital copies of the shot tower. This may include a 3D model or virtual tour, which can be accessed by future researchers, historians, or interested members of the public. Read more...
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