DRONE LIDAR SURVEYS

Drone Mounted LiDAR

LiDAR (Light Detection & Ranging) is a method of capturing 3D data of the built environment. By mounting this technology to drones, we can cover large areas at speed and capture traditionally inaccessible areas.

At Vertex Air, we provide cutting-edge drone LiDAR surveys, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment like the DJI M350 RTK with the L2 LiDAR sensor, hovermap ST-X & the Elios 3 to produce highly accurate and detailed point clouds.

Our advanced drone technology allows us to efficiently survey railways, highways, power stations, and various other industries. With our expertise in data collection and processing, we transform raw LiDAR data into actionable insights that can be used for topographical drawings, elevation models, roof plans, and volumetric calculations. Whether you need precise measurements for engineering, construction, or asset management, our drone LiDAR surveys deliver fast, accurate results.

Power Station Pointcloud Capture

Global Accuracy

Using RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) drone systems paired with ground based GNSS base stations, we provide highly detailed and geo-referenced data. This allows us to deliver accurate, detailed point clouds that form the foundation for various applications, including railway and highway infrastructure surveys, power station assessments, and more.

We can create dense, data rich pointclouds in very little time on site, even in challenging environments or across large areas. The point clouds produced are used to create a variety of deliverables such as:

  • Topographical Drawings: Accurate terrain models and detailed surface maps for construction planning and civil engineering projects.

  • Elevation and Roof Plans: Precise measurements and drawings for architectural designs, asset management, and building assessments.

  • Volumetric Calculations: Efficient calculations of stockpiles, earthworks, or other materials, providing key data for construction, mining, or waste management operations.

Ground Level Captured Through Dense Tree Canopy

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Multiple Industries

Vertex Air’s drone LiDAR surveys are ideal for a wide range of industries, including:

  • Railways: Detailed track mapping, monitoring of vegetation encroachment, and structural assessments.

  • Highways: High-accuracy surveys for road construction, expansion, and maintenance projects.

  • Power Stations: Infrastructure analysis, asset monitoring, and inspections for power generation facilities.

  • Construction: Site surveys, earthworks measurements, and progress monitoring to keep projects on track.

  • Mining and Quarrying: Fast and precise volumetric measurements of stockpiles, pits, and quarries.

  • Forestry and Agriculture: Terrain mapping and crop assessment for land management and environmental monitoring.

  • Traditional Survey Companies: Combine terrestrial scans with inaccessible high level or confined space drone data

Powerline Corridor Mapping

Confined Space Mapping

In addition to our external drone fleet we also utilize the Elios 3 drone for surveying confined spaces and hard-to-reach areas. The Elios 3 is specifically designed for indoor inspections, enabling us to capture data in challenging environments such as tunnels, pipelines, and industrial plants. When used in conjunction with the L2 LiDAR, this combination allows us to provide a comprehensive survey solution, even in areas that are typically inaccessible or hazardous with traditional methods.

Bridge Inspections: Visual & LiDAR information without the need for scaffolding or bridge closures.

Confined Industrial Spaces: Capturing detailed data from within power plants, storage tanks, or chimneys.

Underground Mining: Gaining critical insight into subterranean spaces where traditional survey methods are impractical.

Hazardous Areas: Utilising drones in unsafe structures or toxic environments provide a safer, more efficient alternative.

Fire Damaged Building Emergency Survey

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