Unmanned Aerial Surveying
Aerial LiDAR Scanning Saves Time and Costs
KPM Franklin’s unmanned aerial surveying (UAS) services uses light detection and ranging (LiDAR) scanning to drastically decrease survey lead time and reduce costs while also providing the benefits of 3D modeling at scale.
In the right project environment, aerial LiDAR scanning can reduce two weeks of traditional field survey time to as little as two days.
The larger the project requirements, the greater the return from an aerial LiDAR scan.
Creating a Quick Reference Digital Archive is an Additional Cost Saver
When transitioning a project from due diligence to the design phase, a developer will occasionally need more information than requested in the original survey scope for drainage, roadway, utilities and other onsite or offsite improvements.
An aerial LiDAR scan can collect data points beyond the original scope to create a digital archive for quick reference throughout the project life cycle yielding significant cost savings by project completion.
An aerial LiDAR scan collects millions of raw data points to form a high-density point cloud. Survey data extracted from the point cloud provides much greater detail than traditional survey methods while reducing the need for assumptions in a design environment.
Processing software can render the point cloud into a 3D model for creating highly accurate surface, elevation and terrain maps.
Evaluate your Project Site with a 3D Flythrough
We can help you evaluate your project site by creating a 3D animated flythough video that provides an accurate representation of the intricate details within the built-up space, such as buildings, fencing, sign posts, trees, shrubs and other above ground features.
The animated 3D flythough is rendered from the the high-density point cloud of raw data points collected through aerial LiDAR scanning and provides another fast option for a land developer to evaluate future uses for the site.
Material Stockpile Volumetric Calculation
KPM Franklin’s Unmanned Aerial Surveying Services can create more accurate volumetric calculations of material stockpiles of any size or shape in a fraction of the time it takes for other traditional surveying.
Our LiDAR scanning drone can repeat the same flight path to monitor changes in volume over time. This is an invaluable tool for projects where precision, consistency and timely data can make all the difference. We combine an experienced and dedicated team with cutting-edge technology to ensure that you receive top-tier service at every step throughout this process.
Our Services
- LiDAR 3D Scanning
- 2D Surface Maps - Digital Elevation Model (DEM), Digital Terrain Model (DTM) and Digital Surface Model (DSM)
- Georeferenced Orthomosaic Maps
- Material Stockpile Volumetric Calculation
- Utility Corridor Mapping
- Asset Inspection and Management
- 3D Data Modeling and Visualization
- Aerial Thermal Imaging