Virtual tour of the aircraft and aircraft: aviation 3D inspection
Virtual tour of the aircraft opens up new horizons for the display of aircraft, be it a commercial airliner, private jet, cargo aircraft or helicopter. At 360° Space, we create tours that allow you to literally walk through the cabin, look into the cockpit, or look at the design details without leaving your home or office. These are not just pretty pictures, but a functional tool that solves specific business problems.
Why do you need a 3D aircraft tour?
The use of virtual tours in aviation is much wider than it seems at first glance. We see our clients using them for a variety of purposes:
- Acceleration of sales and rentals: Potential buyers or lessees can view the aircraft in detail prior to the physical inspection. This reduces the number of empty impressions and increases conversions. One of our clients, a business jet broker, noted a 30% increase in the number of qualified inquiries after introducing 3D tours on their website.
- Effective training and training: Aviation training centers use tours to familiarize pilots and flight attendants with the layout of the aircraft and the location of emergency equipment. This is especially true for new types of aircraft or when conducting briefings without access to the actual aircraft.
- Attracting clients at exhibitions and shows: At air shows, where every square meter of space is expensive and the number of visitors is huge, a virtual tour allows you to show as much detail as possible, even if access to the real aircraft is limited. We were doing a tour for a business jet manufacturer who was using it at a booth to allow visitors to “visit” an aircraft that was not physically on display.
- Marketing and PR: Airlines can use tours to showcase their cabins in different classes of service, attracting passengers. This is a great way to show the level of comfort and service.
- Documenting the condition of the vessel: For maintenance or insurance companies, a 3D tour can serve as a detailed record of the condition of an aircraft's interior and exterior at a specific point in time.
How it works: the shooting process, timing, results
The process of creating a virtual tour of an aircraft requires a special approach, because you have to work in a limited space and with a valuable object. Our 360° Space team has experience in such filming.
First, we discuss with the client the goals and objectives of the tour: what exactly needs to be shown, what interactive elements to add (information labels about the characteristics of the seats, the location of emergency exits, multimedia screens). Then we plan the shooting. For aircraft, this is always an individual schedule so as not to interfere with operation or maintenance.
The survey itself takes from a few hours to a full day, depending on the size of the aircraft and the number of points. For example, 2-3 hours is enough for a small business jet, but 6-8 hours may be required for a wide-body passenger airliner. We use professional equipment, including Matterport cameras, which allows us to obtain highly detailed 3D models and panoramic images.
After shooting, the data processing stage begins. This includes stitching panoramas, creating a 3D model, adding interactive elements (video, photos, text, links). The entire process, from filming to the finished tour, usually takes from 3 to 7 business days. The result is a full-fledged virtual tour, available online, which can be embedded on any website or used offline.
Flexibility in placement is one of our advantages. You can host the tour in the 360° Space cloud, which guarantees high loading speeds and technical support. If you have your own servers, we can deploy the tour on your infrastructure. And for exhibitions or offline work, we make an offline version that runs on a PC without the Internet, or even a separate assembly for a VR headset.
How much does a virtual plane tour cost?
The cost of a virtual aircraft tour is determined by several factors: the size of the aircraft, the number of filming points required, the complexity of the interior, and the amount of interactive elements that need to be added. Obviously, filming a small helicopter will cost significantly less than filming the interior of a Boeing 747.
Our prices start from 15,000 RUR for small objects. For larger and more complex projects, such as passenger airliners or entire hangars with several aircraft, the cost will be higher and calculated individually. For example, filming the interior of a business jet usually costs in the range of 30,000 – 60,000 rubles, depending on the detail and additional options.
We always recommend contacting us for an accurate quote as each project is unique. You can use our online calculator on the website to get an estimated cost, or just call us and we will prepare a detailed quote.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Is it possible to remove only the cockpit?
A: Yes, of course. We can focus on capturing specific areas of the aircraft, such as just the cockpit or just the first class cabin. This will help optimize cost and timing.
Q: How quickly will the tour be ready after filming?
A: Typically, the process from shooting to the finished tour takes 3 to 7 business days, depending on the complexity and amount of post-production. For urgent projects, expedited processing is possible by agreement.
Q: Do I need internet access to view the tour?
A: The main version of the tour, hosted in the 360° Space cloud or on your server, requires access to the Internet. However, we can also prepare an offline version that works without a network connection, for example, for demonstration at exhibitions or presentations from a laptop.
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