Connecting the North Sea with the Bristol Channel, the Kennet & Avon Canal played a role of huge importance to the Industrial Revolution as one of Britains major transport routes. The canal route cuts through 94 miles of land between the River Avon in Bristol Docks and the River Thames in Reading with 106 locks along its length and peaks…
With the passing of 2020, new drone regulations come into effect in the UK. Here at 3dMB we have been busy ensuring we are not only compliant, but as qualified as we can be when the change happens. Phil & Marcus have recently achieved both the A2 Certificate of Competency (A2CofC) and the General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC)…
This time last year we were due to witness Donald Campbell’s K7 returning to Coniston water. Donald Campbell was tragically killed on 4th January 1967 when K7 flipped at 328mph, attempting a new water speed record on Coniston Water. K7 was recovered by volunteer divers and commercial divers including Ian Taylor now of Apex Dive & Marine in 2000/2001. Since recovery,…
Did you know that 3dMB are also able to perform photogrammetry underwater? Thats right, in addition to using remotely piloted aircraft, 3dMB are also able to carry out underwater operations. We are qualified HSE commercial divers able to use both open circuit scuba and closed circuit rebreathers. A project Marcus has been involved in is scanning the “Ghost Fleet” of…
