High-resolution aerial mapping and 3D data collection for projects of any scale, from difficult terrain to large-area coverage.
Drone-based surveying has transformed how we collect spatial data. Our UAV platforms equipped with LiDAR sensors and high-resolution cameras can rapidly map large areas, capture detailed imagery of hard-to-reach locations, and produce data products that would be impractical or cost-prohibitive with ground-based methods alone.
Whether you need an orthomosaic for project documentation, a dense point cloud for engineering design, or volumetric calculations for earthwork tracking, our drone survey capabilities deliver the data you need with survey-grade accuracy.
We offer both LiDAR and photogrammetry-based drone surveys, and we select the right technology based on your project requirements:
Our drone survey capabilities serve a wide range of industries and project types:
We combine professional land surveying expertise with advanced aerial technology for results you can build on.
Our pilots hold FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificates and commercial pilot licenses (fixed wing and sUAS), ensuring legal compliance and safe operations on every project.
Unlike general-purpose drone operators, we integrate ground control and survey-grade GNSS positioning into every flight to achieve the accuracy standards that engineering projects demand.
All data is processed and delivered in standard formats including AutoCAD, LAS/LAZ point clouds, GeoTIFF orthomosaics, and digital terrain models ready for your design workflow.
When properly executed with ground control points and survey-grade equipment, drone surveys achieve accuracies comparable to traditional methods. The key difference is that we are licensed professional surveyors who integrate aerial data with established survey control, rather than simply flying a drone and delivering raw data. This ensures the results meet the accuracy standards required for engineering and legal purposes.
Photogrammetry (camera-based) cannot see through vegetation. However, LiDAR laser pulses can penetrate gaps in tree canopy to reach the ground surface below. This makes drone LiDAR particularly valuable for mapping wooded properties, forested tracts, and areas with dense vegetation where traditional ground surveys would be extremely time-consuming.
Our drone platforms can efficiently survey areas ranging from a few acres to several hundred acres in a single day, depending on the required data density and terrain. For very large projects, we plan multi-day operations. Drone surveys are particularly cost-effective for sites over 10 acres where traditional ground methods would require significantly more time.
An orthomosaic is a geometrically corrected aerial image created by stitching together hundreds or thousands of individual drone photographs. Unlike a single aerial photo, an orthomosaic is scaled uniformly so that distances and areas can be measured directly from the image, similar to a map. It provides a high-resolution visual record of the site at the time of the survey.
Yes. All commercial drone operations are regulated by the FAA under Part 107. Our pilots are certified and we obtain all necessary airspace authorizations before flying. For projects near airports or in restricted airspace, we coordinate with the appropriate authorities through the FAA’s LAANC system or manual authorization process.
From small sites to large tracts, our drone survey capabilities deliver accurate data efficiently. Contact us to discuss your project.