Drone Survey Services
Aerial surveying
Drones or UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) are used for drone surveying. We use DJI drones at Survey. Before completing a drone survey a flight plan is created by a surveyor either in the office or in the field. Photos are taken from different angles and positions using a digital camera which is attached to the drone. Each image that is taken is geo-referenced. The data is post processed using photogrammetry software. It is a highly accurate and cost effective way to survey large scale and/or remote areas. Another benefit is Health and Safety- ensuring staff, contractors and the wider public’s safety.
Advantages of drone surveying
- Time efficient
- Provides accurate and precise data
- Control survey inaccessible areas: we are no longer limited by unreachable areas
- More cost effective, when used on bigger areas then conventional surveying
- Visual recording of your project (before, during and after)
- On-site work can continue while a drone survey is being done
What do we use drones for?
- Land development investigations
- Monthly volumes and claims surveys
- Monitoring of slopes
- Urban planning
- General topographical surveys
- Project overviews (videos and photos)
- Environmental causes
- Construction monitoring
- Earthworks volume calculations
- Topographical surveying
What will you receive if you have requested a drone survey?
- High Resolution orthomosaic images (generally PNG, TIFF Formats)
- 3D surfaces, 3D Models
- Terrain models
- Site contours
- 3D point clouds
- Aerial video of your project
On what project sites can drones be used for?
- Construction sites
- Pre-construction: A drone survey can be done before the project starts. This will provide you with the necessary information before work commences.
- During construction: Progress and development can be monitored
- After constructions: To see the end result of the project
- Infrastructure projects
- Sites that are not accessible for staff
- Drones can be used to survey many ongoing projects. Please feel free to contact us for more information