Drone Tech

Doing aerial data collection using LiDAR with drones instead of airplanes is a relatively new land surveying technique, which is based on high precision laser scanners, the Global Positioning System (GPS), and Inertial Navigation Systems (INS). These three things combined allow for incredibly precise 3D mapping.

One of the revolutionary aspects of LiDAR—as opposed to photogrammetry, which involves synthesizing the data from a large collection of photographs—is that it allows surveyors to cut through foliage and other intervening debris to create a detailed topographical map of a landscape, without having to take the time to walk it on foot. This leads to increased safety and accuracy in data. Data can also be analysed through machine artificial intelligence.

Culture of Safety

Consistency, predictability, and good
communication are critical to ensuring
successful execution and keeping people safe
even in stressful and unpredictable situations.

Surface Inspections

Drones can be used to create a 3D model of a job site that may be deemed too dangerous
for workers to walk in. Using drone & laser
technology, surveyors are able to
prevent risk to their employees while data captured allows for detailed analysis.

Volumetric Calculations

The results of a well-run drone aerial data
operation are highly accurate and
reliable. Both LiDar and photogrammertry can be employed depending on job requirements.