The University of Kelaniya’s Visual Management Committee completed a drone-based survey, marking the first phase of the institution’s campus mapping and visual management project.

The aerial survey covered key locations, including the main Dalugama premises, the Faculty of Medicine in Ragama, and the Faculty of Computing and Technology at Bulugaha Junction. High-resolution imagery and LiDAR technology were used to capture detailed spatial data.

The collected data will be used to develop comprehensive spatial maps, aiding infrastructure planning, landscape management, and future campus development.

The project was supervised by Prof. Nishan Sakalasooriya, Chairman of the Visual Management Committee, with coordination by lecturer Indunil Ranwella. Technological support was provided by Sumathi Information Technologies Pvt Ltd (SIT) and the Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya.

All operations were conducted with prior approval from the Civil Aviation Authority and the Ministry of Defence, ensuring compliance with national aviation regulations.