We utilise leading UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) technology to deliver:
- High-resolution orthomosaic imaging
- 2D mapping and 3D modelling services
- Digital Terrain Models (DTM) and Digital Elevation Models (DEM)
Payloads are the sensors used by the UAV. There are a range of sensors, each designed to handle different tasks. Choosing the right payload is key to achieving the investigation and survey goals.
RGB Camera – The RGB camera captures colour images that can be used to generate a highly detailed 2D or 3D orthomosaic. An orthomosaic is a high-resolution, geometrically corrected aerial image created by stitching together overlapping drone-captured photos. Unlike traditional aerial photos, orthomosaic images are orthorectified, meaning they’ve been corrected for distortions caused by camera perspective, lens distortion, and terrain relief. This process produces a seamless, true-to-scale representation of the surface, providing a comprehensive view of the terrain and enabling accurate measurements of distances, angles and areas.
LiDAR – LiDAR is a powerful tool for capturing detailed, high-resolution data by scanning ground surfaces or objects, collecting millions of data points with centimetre-level precision. This produces high-quality Digital Elevation Models (DEMs). One of the biggest advantages of LiDAR is its ability to penetrate vegetation, revealing details of the ground beneath Digital Terrain Model (DTM). This makes it especially useful in areas with difficult access due to vegetation cover or complex terrain, such as those with streams, ditches, and gullies.