Blom Aerofilms awarded multimillion Euro contract in the Netherlands

Blom Aerofilms are pleased to announce the award of a multimillion Euro contract for the aerial photography & orthophoto of the whole of the Netherlands by CycloMedia Technology BV.

The contract, which is to commence early February 2008, is to supply 10cm resolution orthophoto mapping for the Netherlands. The project will cover a total area of approximately 35,000 sq km. The photography will be captured in spring 2008 with CycloMedia using the aerial photography for the development of automatically creation of 3D environments based on the photography and cycloramas.

David Critchley, Managing Director, Blom Aerofilms comments:

“This contract is a major step forward for Blom Aerofilms and the Blom Group. Using the resources of the Blom Group, the company is able to dedicate 4 digital aerial survey cameras, aircraft and the staff resource to undertake this project in an 8 month period”.

About Blom Aerofilms:

Blom Aerofilms is the UK’s leading provider of aerial imaging, digital mapping and geospatial solutions. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blom ASA, a major European provider of mapping and land consultancy services. The Blom Group has more than 1,000 employees in offices located in 12 countries throughout Europe.

About CycloMedia Technology BV:

CycloMedia is leader in large-scale systematic visualisations of environments, based on 360° panoramic images (cycloramas). By using a unique modus operandi and certain patented and non-patented camera technology and software.