GEODETIC AND TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEYING WITH DRONES

Our services include orthophoto imaging, geodetic surveying, three-dimensional (3D) modelling and topographic mapping. The resulting data is used in construction, infrastructure, urban planning, architecture, ecology, agriculture, security and industry.

What the Service Involves

Drone-based geodetic and topographic surveying is the collection of spatial data through aerial missions. Drones capture thousands of images and/or laser returns, which are subsequently processed in specialised software to produce maps, digital models and precise measurements.

What We Offer

• Drone orthophoto imaging – production of highly accurate orthophoto maps using georeferenced aerial imagery.
• Drone geodetic surveying – accurate terrain measurements using GNSS RTK/PPK corrections and intelligent point cloud processing.
• 3D modelling and digital surface and terrain models (DSM/DTM) – creation of photorealistic 3D reconstructions of terrain, buildings, construction sites and structures, together with point cloud generation.
• Mapping and planning – highly accurate visualisation, measurement and analysis of terrain, assets and changes across a wide range of industries.
• Precise measurement of distances, heights, areas and volumes – calculation of almost any type of area or volume, including agricultural land, water surfaces, buildings, roofs and other assets.
• Tracking dynamic changes over time – comparison with archived data and between individual survey missions.

Applications and Target Sectors

Construction and Infrastructure

• Planning and design of road and railway routes and engineering structures.
• Quantity calculations for excavations, embankments and construction materials, including densities and volumes.
• Extraction of contour lines and profiles.
• Monitoring construction progress through regular surveys.
• Documentation of changes and site conditions for supervisory authorities.

Urban Planning and Property Management

• Preparation and updating of cadastral maps, property boundaries and cadastral layers.
• Analysis of building density and access to green spaces.
• Delineation of land and plots with geodetic accuracy and surveying of restricted-access terrain.
• Surveying of façades and roofs for restoration, refurbishment and architectural projects.
• Development planning, urban analysis and 3D project presentations.

Industry and Extraction

• Measurement of areas and volumes in quarries, mines and storage areas.
• High-accuracy calculations of excavation and embankment volumes.
• Monitoring of industrial complexes and associated infrastructure.
• Safe access to hazardous or restricted areas without personnel entering the site.

Damage Assessment and Insurance

• Documentation of disaster impacts, including floods, fires and landslides, using georeferenced imagery.

Benefits for the Client

• Speed and current data – large areas can be surveyed in hours, with data available in near real time.
• Precision – centimetre-level accuracy for engineering, design and legal purposes.
• Cost efficiency – substantial reductions in survey time and cost compared with conventional surveying methods.
• Safety – eliminates the need for personnel to enter hazardous, hard-to-reach or restricted terrain.
• Visualisation and analysis – results are presented through orthophoto maps, 3D models, point clouds and interactive platforms.
• Sustainability – minimal disturbance of the natural environment and the ability to track changes over time.
• Flexibility and rapid response – the ability to carry out surveys quickly in crisis situations.