DRONE SURVEYS

Drone/UAV Surveys
Our drones can be used to deliver a multitude of surveying services in any sector, including:

  • Volumetric and stockpile surveys
  • Topographical surveys
  • 3D mapping
  • Roof surveys
  • Photogrammetry
  • 3D building models and digital twins
  • Orthomosaics
  • LiDAR surveys
  • Construction monitoring surveys

Drone surveys offer the following benefits:
Efficiency and Speed: Drones can cover large areas quickly, often taking the place of traditional survey methods that are more time-consuming. This allows for faster data collection and quicker project turnaround times.
Cost Savings: Less time on site often results in cost savings for our clients.

High-Resolution Data Collection: Our drones equipped with high-resolution cameras and
sensors that can capture detailed aerial images and data. This wealth of photo imagery can aid more detailed reporting.
Access to Difficult Terrain: Drones can easily navigate and survey hard-to-reach or hazardous areas (e.g., mountains, dense forests, quarries, or construction sites) without putting personnel at risk.
Comprehensive Data Collection: All of our flight plans are pre-approved and fully automated. This helps to avoid any omissions, leading to more accurate results.
Environmentally Friendly: The use of drones can result in less milage for off-road vehicles when accessing remote sites or covering large areas.
Improved Safety: By using drones, the risk to surveyors and other site operatives is reduced, especially in dangerous or unstable environments where traditional surveying methods would be more hazardous. For example, in surveying damaged buildings for conservation or insurance purposes, or roof space without safe working access.
Versatility: Drones can be equipped with various sensors, including thermal, LiDAR, 3D scanners, and multispectral cameras, making them suitable for a wide range of applications beyond traditional surveying, such as mining, forestry, and infrastructure monitoring.

Some sectors and industries in particular can see great benefits from drone surveys:

  • Quarries and mining (fast and safe volumetric surveys)
  • Insurance (3D models and photo records)
  • Agriculture and forestry (efficient coverage of large areas)
  • Construction (safe and efficient monitoring surveys)
  • Conservation (non-intrusive 3D modelling)
  • Sectors with confined spaces such culverts