Site Planning
& Design
Drone-captured terrain models give civil engineers, landscape architects, and site planners the accurate topographic base they need — faster and cheaper than traditional ground survey.
From Flight to Terrain Model
Click each step to understand the topographic data pipeline
Topographic Flight
A grid-pattern drone flight captures thousands of georeferenced images at a carefully calculated overlap (80–90%). Ground Control Points anchored to known survey coordinates ensure the resulting model is accurate to 2–3 cm vertically.
2–5 cm/pixel Ground Resolution
Terrain models accurate enough for preliminary civil engineering design — delivered in 3–5 business days.
What This Data Powers
Subdivision & Site Development
Accurately model raw land before staking. Design grading plans against a real terrain model rather than old survey data.
Stormwater & Drainage Design
Delineate watersheds, model runoff paths, and size retention ponds using real topographic data — not estimated grades.
Road & Infrastructure Alignment
Evaluate route alternatives against actual terrain. Optimize vertical alignment to minimize earthwork and cut/fill cost.
Landscape Architecture
Design planting plans, retaining walls, and outdoor spaces against an accurate 3D terrain base — not guessed contours.
Utility Corridor Planning
Assess terrain constraints for pipeline, transmission line, and fiber optic routing. Identify steep slopes and environmental features.
Permit Applications
Provide permitting authorities with high-resolution topographic maps and elevation certificates — accepted by all major jurisdictions.