Aerial & UAV Mapping
Drone-mounted LiDAR and photogrammetry for large-area mapping, topographic surveys, stockpile measurement, and site progress documentation across Southeast Queensland.
Capabilities
What we deliver
- Topographic and contour surveys
- Stockpile volume measurement
- Construction progress monitoring
- Roof and facade inspections
- Corridor mapping (powerlines, pipelines, waterways)
- Ortho-mosaic and digital elevation model production
Equipment Used
Deliverables
- Georeferenced point cloud (LAS/LAZ)
- Digital terrain/surface models (DTM/DSM)
- Ortho-mosaic imagery (GeoTIFF)
- Contour plans (DWG/PDF)
- Volume calculation reports
Our Process
How we work
Flight Planning & Approvals
We plan the flight mission, assess airspace restrictions, and obtain any required CASA approvals. Ground control points are surveyed with GNSS RTK.
Aerial Capture
Our CASA-certified pilots fly the LiDAR or photogrammetry mission. Most sites under 50 hectares are captured in a single flight session.
Data Processing
Raw LiDAR or imagery is processed, georeferenced, and quality-checked. Point clouds are classified into ground, vegetation, and built features.
Product Generation
We generate your required outputs: terrain models, contour plans, ortho-mosaics, or volume reports. All products are delivered with metadata and accuracy statements.
FAQs
Common questions
Do you have CASA certification?
Yes. Our pilots hold CASA Remote Pilot Licences (RePL) and we operate under a Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator Certificate (ReOC). We carry $20M aviation public liability insurance and maintain all required operational documentation. We can fly in controlled airspace with CASA approval and have experience operating near airports, hospitals, and other restricted areas in the Brisbane and Southeast Queensland region.
How large an area can you map in a day?
With our DJI Matrice 4T platform, we can map approximately 50-80 hectares per day with LiDAR (at 80m AGL, 10pts/m2 density) or 30-50 hectares per day with photogrammetry (at 60m AGL, 2cm GSD). Larger sites are scheduled across multiple days. These figures include setup time, GCP placement, and battery changes. Actual coverage depends on terrain, airspace restrictions, and weather conditions.
What happens if it rains on scan day?
LiDAR is partially rain-tolerant but we avoid flying in heavy rain or high winds (above 35km/h) for safety and data quality reasons. Photogrammetry requires clear to overcast conditions with no rain. If weather forces a postponement, we reschedule at no additional cost. Our scheduling approach builds in weather contingency so that project timelines are not affected by a single day of bad weather.
Get a quote for aerial & uav mapping
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