Drone Mapping & Surveying SErvices

Services

Aerial Surveys & Inspections

Get accurate maps, measurements, and/or photographic records of large surfaces and or difficult-to-access areas with an unmanned aerial vehicle.

Our professional drone surveying service beyond goes simple drone footage. The drone data is processed and “orthorectified” (adjusted for distortion), then combined with GPS using specialized software to ensure a practical and reliable data set.

We can effectively monitor change over time, create aerial and topographic maps, or even 3D models of terrain with real-world accuracy. 

Drones can be used for planning, monitoring, and record-keeping on a variety of assets.

  • Expansive land areas
  • Earthworks projects
  • Buildings – roof, façade, etc
  • Bridges, dams
  • Power lines, wind turbines, solar panels
  • Other hazardous or difficult to access assets

For some applications, drones may not always be the best choice – check out our mobile laser scanning services page for more info.

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Why Drone Surveys

Efficiency

Quickly get information on large assets (compared to traditional surveying) with little to no down-time

Risk Management

Remotely collect data on assets that are hazardous or difficult to access, avoid costs and safety requirements of physical access

Accuracy

Reliable, objective records for planning,  record keeping, inspections, or verification purposes

Drone Surveying Use Cases

Quite simply, drone mapping and inspections are often quicker, easier, safer than other alternatives and provide asset owners with accurate, valuable data for construction and maintenance projects.

  • Topographic data for earthworks and construction
    • Design & planning
    • As-built verification
    • Billing verification
  • Detect / monitor defects, damage, and deterioration
  • Maintenance planning and forecasting

Deliverables

Tell us what type of deliverable works for you – from 3D models to AutoCAD drawings to simple PDF plan sets or JPEGs.

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Client Frequently Asked Questions

Do I really need a drone survey?

Sometimes, clients come to us thinking they need a drone survey, but this is not always the case.

We use drones when it makes sense for the project and the client’s requirements. Drones are an excellent tool, but not always the BEST tool – e.g., they do not work in all conditions (weather), they aren’t as accurate as other methods (mobile laser scanning), they can’t penetrate grass/brush/snow.

We’ll always work with you to figure out what approach makes the most sense. We may use drones in combination with other tools to collect and create the dataset as efficiently and accurately as possible.

Can anyone with a drone do this?

Anyone with a drone and can technically fly their drone and take aerial photos/video. However, drone mapping is a little more specialized .

We require a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) license, flight path registration, and authorization from NavCan to launch the drone(s).

Then, once the data has been collected, we use our specialized software to combine all the data and orient it to a universal mapping system to ensure real-world accuracy.

Finally, we have the ability to provide practical deliverables, like models and plan sets, rather than just images/video.

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