3D Models Inward Mapbox Gl

Andrew Harvey has created an impressive demonstration overlaying a 3D model on transcend of a Mapbox GL map. His Add a 3D Model to a Mapbox GL JS Map places a 3D model of a radio telescope on transcend of an interactive map.

Adding a 3D model to a Mapbox GL map allows the user to persuasion the model from lots of dissimilar angles. If y'all right-click on the map y'all tin rotate some the model as well as suit the angle of view. While Andrew hasn't done it amongst his demo, y'all could equally good role the Flyto method inwards Mapbox GL to animate some or zoom inwards as well as out on the model on the map.

The 3D model inwards Andrew's map uses the glTF file format for 3D scenes as well as models. This is a good used format as well as in that location are enough of freely available glTF files of 3D models on the internet. If y'all desire to experiment amongst adding other 3D models to Mapbox GL as well as thus y'all are spoiled for alternative of laid upward made 3D objects (for representative endeavour Sketchfab).


You tin equally good role glTF 3D models amongst the Cesium WebGL 3d public engine. To live out started y'all should cheque out the Cesium 3D Models tutorial. Or, if y'all desire to jump lead to a working 3D public amongst 3D model, bring a expect at the 3D models sandcastle.

For the 3D models tutorial Cesium created a let on of 3D models, including a plane, a milktruck as well as a hot-air balloon. If y'all wanted y'all could endeavour overlaying these on a Mapbox GL interactive map.