Drone Photogrammetry & 3D Mapping Services
Professional Aerial Surveying for Accurate Site Analysis
Above Ground Surveys provides professional drone photogrammetry and 3D mapping services throughout the UK. Using advanced UAV technology and specialist processing software, we capture detailed aerial data and transform it into accurate 3D models, point clouds, and georeferenced maps for construction, engineering, surveying, and architectural applications.
Drone photogrammetry uses high-resolution aerial imagery captured from multiple angles to create precise 3D models and measurements of sites, structures, and terrain. By deploying professional UAV platforms equipped with survey-grade cameras and GPS systems, we collect comprehensive data that is processed using specialist software to deliver accurate, measurable outputs.
This technology provides a cost-effective and time-efficient alternative to traditional surveying methods, whilst complementing ground-based surveys when required. The non-intrusive nature of aerial data capture allows for rapid site surveying without disruption to ongoing operations.
Our Capabilities
How We Capture and Deliver Data
- Ground Sampling Distance (GSD) achievable at sub-centimetre levels
- Positional accuracy below 10mm with ground control points
- High-resolution imagery for detailed feature extraction
- RTK/PPK GPS integration for enhanced precision
- Nadir (vertical) and oblique imagery capture
- Multiple flight patterns for optimal coverage
- Ground control point establishment and surveying
- Real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning where required
- Densified point clouds (LAS/LAZ formats)
- Georeferenced orthomosaic maps (GeoTIFF)
- 3D textured mesh models (OBJ/FBX)
- Digital Terrain Models (DTM) and Digital Surface Models (DSM)
- CAD-compatible formats (DXF/DWG)
- Contour maps and elevation data
Applications & Services
- Accurate topographic mapping for site analysis
- Contour generation and elevation modelling
- Terrain analysis for drainage and grading design
- Land boundary surveys and site planning
- High-resolution Digital Terrain Models (DTM)
- Digital Surface Models (DSM) for comprehensive site representation
- Elevation data extraction for engineering applications
- Integration with existing GIS and CAD systems
- Stockpile volume measurements for aggregates and materials
- Cut and fill calculations for earthworks projects
- Waste volume assessments and monitoring
- Material quantity verification and reporting
- Regular site surveys to track construction advancement
- Comparison against design models and schedules
- Identification of deviations and variations
- Time-lapse documentation of project development
- Detailed structural inspections from elevated perspectives
- Access to difficult or hazardous locations without personnel risk
- Comprehensive visual documentation with measurable data
- Condition assessments for roofs, facades, and infrastructure
- 3D models for client presentations and stakeholder engagement
- Accurate visual representations of existing conditions
- Design integration and clash detection
- Marketing materials for property development
Industries We Serve
- Site surveys and pre-construction analysis
- Progress monitoring and as-built documentation
- Volume calculations for earthworks
- Quality control and verification
- Building façade surveys and measurements
- Site context analysis for design development
- Heritage building documentation
- Renovation and retrofit planning
- Complementary data to traditional surveying methods
- Large-area topographic surveys
- Corridor mapping and route planning
- Boundary and land registry surveys
- Accurate site measurements for development
- Marketing materials with 3D visualizations
- Due diligence surveys for acquisitions
- Property condition assessments
- Land mapping and boundary definition
- Drainage planning and analysis
- Farm infrastructure surveys
- Environmental monitoring
- Stockpile volume measurement
- Quarry face mapping and analysis
- Site planning and operational monitoring
- Haul road condition surveys
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For a roof survey conducted by genuine roofing professionals with the expertise to identify what others might miss, contact our team today.
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hello@abovegroundsurveys.com
01634 926384