Drone & UAV Aerial Surveys

FAA-compliant aerial mapping for large parcels — dense topographic data, orthomosaic imagery and construction progress documentation, captured in hours rather than days.

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Overview

What a Drone & UAV Aerial Survey actually involves

On large open sites, UAV photogrammetry collects far more surface detail than a crew can walk, and it does it in a fraction of the time. Ground control is set and measured conventionally, the flight is planned to the accuracy the project needs, and the result is a dense surface model plus high-resolution orthomosaic imagery tied to your project datum.

It is a tool, not a replacement. Boundary corners, monument recovery and work under tree canopy still require conventional methods, and we say so rather than selling a flight that will not deliver. All flights are conducted in compliance with FAA regulations.

When you need one

Typical triggers

Large or open parcels

Coverage that would take a ground crew days is captured in a single flight.

Earthwork volumes

Surface-to-surface comparison gives defensible stockpile and cut/fill quantities.

Progress documentation

Repeat flights create a dated visual and measurable record of the build.

Marketing and approvals

Orthomosaic imagery communicates a site to boards and buyers far better than a plan.

Questions

Drone & UAV Aerial Surveys FAQ

With properly surveyed ground control and an appropriate flight plan, yes — for surface topography on open ground it is well suited to site design. What it does not replace is boundary determination, monument recovery, or measurement beneath tree canopy.

We operate in compliance with FAA regulations, which includes airspace authorisation where a site sits in controlled airspace. Metro Detroit has a lot of controlled airspace, so we check this during scoping rather than on the day.

Often, yes — leaf-off conditions actually improve ground visibility on wooded parcels. Snow cover, high wind and low light are the real constraints, so we schedule around weather rather than season.

Need a quote for drone & uav aerial surveys?

Send us the parcel and what the work is for. We reply within one business day, and we will tell you honestly if you need something different from what you asked for.

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