Surveying

A drone survey refers to the use of a drone, or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), to capture aerial data with downward-facing sensors, such as RGB or multispectral cameras, and LIDAR payloads. During a drone survey with an RGB camera, the ground is photographed several times from different angles, and each image is tagged with coordinates.

What are the benefits of drones in surveying?

Our drone surveys are able to cover hundreds of hectares in just a couple of flights.

Reduce field time and survey costs

Capturing topographic data with a drone is up to five times faster than with land-based methods and requires less manpower. With PPK geo-tagging, you also save time, as placing numerous GCPs is no longer necessary. Soarin Drones ultimately deliver your survey results faster and at a lower cost.

Provide accurate and exhaustive data

Total stations only measure individual points. One drone flight produces thousands of measurements, which can be represented in different formats (orthomosaic, point cloud, DTM, DSM, contour lines, etc). Each pixel of the produced map or point of the 3D model contains 3D geo-data.

Map otherwise inaccessible areas

Our aerial surveying drone can take off and fly almost anywhere. There are no longer any limitations by unreachable areas, unsafe steep slopes or harsh terrain unsuitable for traditional measuring tools. With us there is no need to close down highways or train tracks. In fact, we can capture data during operation without an organizational overhead.

What are drones used for in surveying?

• Land surveying / cartography

• Land management and development

• Precise measurements

• Urban planning

What kinds of deliverables can you expect with drone surveying?

We have the ability to produce the following data:

• Orthomosaic maps

• 3D point cloud

• Digital surface models (DSM)

• Digital terrain model (DTM)

• 3D textured mesh

• Contour lines

Aerial Survey