The Starting Point

Earlier this year we were approached by the RAF and Lincoln University who were looking to create an augmented reality experience to heighten public engagement around the RAF centenary events and celebrate the momentous anniversary.
The task was to create an app that would enable users to view 3D flypasts and to interact with the experience in some way. Plus, there needed to be capabilities to allow users to learn more about the aircrafts, the history of the RAF and also find out about upcoming events.

Delivery

The final app allows users to watch 3D flypasts over head from anywhere in the UK and replay flyovers from real events. What makes this app especially note worthy is the fact that we developed it to occlude out environmental objects such as clouds, trees and buildings, creating a greater sense of realism and a more sophisticated feel than what would typically be expected from a mobile AR app.
Users also have the ability to collect over 35 varieties of iconic aircrafts and view them through their own in-app air field where they can see 3D models, stats and stories. In addition to all of this, one of the most exciting features of this app is its ability to allow users to create their own custom fly pasts. Users can select their planes, create a formation, draw their flight path and watch it unfold above them.