Drone LiDAR
Photogrammetry
Hydrographic Surveys
Drones act as mobile mounts for precision measurement sensors. Utilizing either LiDAR, Photogrammetry, or Hydrography based on project needs, drones can collect topographic data from a top-down perspective at a faster speed, reduced risk, and much greater density than traditional land surveying, with higher levels of detail and less cost than manned aircraft or boats.
Sample Projects
Harris County Flood Control District | Clear Creek Federal Flood Risk Mgmt Project | Houston, TX
Horizontal & Vertical Control, Land Title Surveys, Drone LiDAR Photogrammetry, Right-Of-Way Verification
Golf Club of Houston | Greens Bayou | Houston, TX
Horizontal & Vertical Control, Topographic Survey, Hydrographic Surveying Services, Right-Of-Way Verification, Terrestrial Laser Scanning, Drone LiDAR Photogrammetry
Advantages of Using Drones:
Decreased Field Time & Field Costs
Less Disruptions
More Accurate Data & Precise Measurements
Maps Inaccessible Areas
Main Uses for Drones:
Cartography
Land Management & Development
Stockpile Volumetric Measurements
Slope Monitoring
Thermographic Pipeline Inspections/Corridor Mapping for Pipeline & Highways
Shallow Water Hydrography