Description

Introduction
This project aims to design and implement a full-stack web system for detecting and
documenting illegal construction using aerial imagery and AI analysis. Two student teams
will develop the core system, dedicated to AI-based analysis and classification of
construction anomalies. The system will process drone imagery, detect changes, classify
them by severity, and store all data in an accessible format for decision-makers.

Background
Illegal construction is a significant challenge for municipal and governmental authorities
worldwide. Detecting, verifying, and acting on construction violations is often a long and
resource-intensive process, further complicated by legal challenges in proving evidence. The
proposed solution integrates three advanced components: drones for rapid area scanning,
AI for real-time analysis, and high-quality 3D documentation. This combination enables
accurate and efficient detection of construction anomalies.

Project Scope
Development of a full stack web system to manage, visualize, and document aerial data.
Automated Alerts with video clips to municipal control center.
Database for storing aerial photos, classification results, and event logs

Student Requirements
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML and CSS.
• Familiarity with React.js and Node.js.
• Understanding of REST API design.
• Familiarity with databases (MongoDB preferred)
• Independent learning.
• High motivation.

Development Tools
• Frontend: React.js, Axios, Tailwind / Material UI / CSS - (for styling)
• Backend: Node.js (Express.js), WebSocket (for real-time updates), Mongoose
• RESTful API
• Database: MongoDB
• Hardware Communication: LoRa (gateway)
• Additional Tools: Postman, GitHub, VSCode

Deliverables
• Illegal Construction Web App – real-time dashboard with analytics, visualize AI
detection results and documenting reports for municipal authorities.
• Specification document.
• YouTube video
• Poster
• Presentation
• GitHub link to the code

Full-Stack Team – Illegal Construction Detection

Full Stack

Description

Emphasis in project execution

The project is has cooperation with the industry and combines meeting deadlines while being creative and focused on the task