Drone Mapping and Aerial Surveys
Drone mapping has transformed the way businesses capture, analyse, and present information about land, buildings, and infrastructure. Whether you’re surveying a construction site, planning land development, monitoring natural landscapes or agricultural fields, drone-generated 2D and 3D maps offer an efficient, safe, and accurate way to see the full picture.
Standard Mapping
Standard maps (orthomosaics) give you a detailed, top-down view of your site. These stitched-together images are perfect for:
- Site planning and progress tracking
- Environmental and landscape assessments
- Asset inspection and documentation
Below is a 2d (othomosaic) map created of the Nesscliffe Hillfort for Shropshire Council’s Outdoor Recreation department during a recent archeological excavation. As you can see it is overlaid on top of an existing Google map. You can zoom in and out by using the ‘+’ & ‘-‘ buttons. You can also use the line, polygon, square and circle tools to measure distances and areas. Right click anywhere on the map to get longtitude and latitude!
Precision vs Standard mapping: What’s the Difference?
Drones using PPK/RTK and Ground Control Points increases the accuracy of mapping but cost much more to operate.
Standard Mapping
- Uses standard satellite positioning
- Typical mapping accuracy: 1–3 metres
- Suitable for general mapping, visual inspections, land overview, and non-precision work
Precision Mapping
- Uses GPS with real-time correction data
- Achieves centimetre-level accuracy
- Ideal for surveying, engineering, and any project where precise measurements matter.
In short:
Standard mapping is great for visual maps and general data.
Precision mapping offers survey-grade accuracy and efficiency, but is significantly more expensive.
Precision Mapping
Working in partnership with LandScope Engineering we are able to offer complex 3d models. Data is captured via a DJI 350 Matric RTK drone equipped with LiDAR & a Hi-Res photographic camera. On the ground LandScope surveyors use base stations and ground control points to achieve accuracies of just a few centimetres.
