Aerial Surveying
Drone-based aerial data capture for venue and site analysis. Comprehensive spatial intelligence from above, delivered with the precision your production demands.
Overview
Our aerial surveying operations capture site conditions that ground-level observation cannot reveal. Using commercial-grade drone platforms equipped with high-resolution cameras, thermal sensors, and LiDAR payloads, we document topology, layouts, and site conditions from above with centimeter-level accuracy.
Every flight is conducted under FAA Part 107 certification with full regulatory compliance. We operate across festival grounds, stadium complexes, construction sites, and venue exteriors, delivering the spatial data that production teams need to plan with confidence.
Aerial datasets integrate directly with our 3D scanning ground truth data, creating unified site models that combine interior and exterior capture into a single coordinate system. The result is a complete digital twin of your site, ready for design visualization and production planning workflows.
Performance Indicators
100 ac/day
Site coverage per operational day
1cm/px
Ground sampling distance
400ft AGL
Maximum operational altitude
Capabilities
Photogrammetry
High-overlap aerial image capture processed into dense point clouds and textured 3D models. Accurate reconstructions of structures, terrain, and site features from hundreds of calibrated photographs.
- Venue reconstruction
- Set piece modeling
- As-built verification
Thermal Imaging
Radiometric thermal capture that identifies heat signatures across roofing, electrical infrastructure, HVAC systems, and temporary power distribution. Pinpoint issues invisible to the naked eye.
- Electrical fault detection
- HVAC assessment
- Temporary power audits
Orthomosaic Mapping
Georeferenced, distortion-corrected aerial imagery stitched into a single high-resolution map. Measurable, scalable, and compatible with GIS platforms for site planning and coordination.
- Festival site layout
- Parking and logistics
- Crowd flow planning
Volumetric Analysis
Precise volume calculations for stockpiles, excavation sites, and fill areas derived from drone-captured surface models. Track material quantities over time with repeatable accuracy.
- Stockpile measurement
- Cut/fill calculations
- Material tracking
Progress Documentation
Scheduled aerial capture that creates a visual and spatial record of construction and build-out phases. Compare conditions across dates with aligned datasets and consistent flight paths.
- Build-out monitoring
- Time-lapse generation
- Stakeholder reporting
Terrain Modeling
Digital elevation models and digital terrain models that map ground surface conditions with centimeter-level precision. Essential for drainage planning, grading verification, and site accessibility.
- Drainage analysis
- Grading verification
- Accessibility assessment
Equipment & Technology
Aerial Platforms
- DJI Matrice 350 RTK
- DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise
- DJI Inspire 3
- Autel EVO II Pro RTK
Sensors & Payloads
- Zenmuse P1 (45MP full-frame)
- Zenmuse L2 LiDAR
- Zenmuse H30T (thermal)
- RTK/PPK GNSS receivers
Processing Software
- Pix4Dmapper / Pix4Dmatic
- DJI Terra
- Agisoft Metashape Pro
- Global Mapper / QGIS
Deliverables
Orthomosaic Maps
Georeferenced high-resolution aerial maps suitable for measurement, annotation, and integration with GIS and CAD platforms.
Digital Elevation Models
Surface models capturing terrain elevation data for grading analysis, drainage planning, and volumetric calculations.
3D Site Models
Textured mesh models generated from photogrammetry data, optimized for visualization in Unreal Engine and other real-time platforms.
Thermal Reports
Annotated thermal analysis reports with temperature data, anomaly identification, and recommendations for remediation.
Process
Site Assessment
Initial evaluation of the survey area, airspace classification, and regulatory requirements. We coordinate with venue management, identify ground control point placement, and confirm deliverable specifications before any flight operations begin.
Flight Planning
Mission planning with optimized flight paths, overlap ratios, altitude parameters, and sensor configurations. Every plan accounts for terrain variation, obstacle clearance, and data quality requirements specific to the project scope.
Data Acquisition
FAA Part 107 compliant flight operations with real-time quality monitoring. Multiple sensor passes capture RGB imagery, thermal data, and LiDAR point clouds as required. Ground control points are surveyed for georeferencing accuracy.
Processing
Raw capture data is processed through photogrammetry and GIS pipelines. Point cloud generation, mesh reconstruction, orthomosaic stitching, and thermal analysis are performed with rigorous quality checks at each stage.
Delivery
Final deliverables are packaged in project-specified formats with full metadata and coordinate reference documentation. We support direct integration with 3D scanning ground truth data for comprehensive site models.
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