Case Studies

Real-world examples of drone LiDAR project support.

These projects highlight how drone LiDAR data collection and processing can support surveying and engineering workflows across different site conditions, project types, and deliverable requirements.

Golf course aerial with LiDAR contours

300+ Acre Golf Course

Large-scale mapping across a full golf course property combining drone LiDAR and imagery to support terrain analysis, surface generation, and design workflows. Missions were planned around the unique layout and land cover of the property to ensure clean, consistent data across the full site. Performed directly under a licensed surveying and engineering firm.

Full-property aerial LiDAR and imagery collection
Mission planning tailored to the site layout and conditions
Surface generation and feature extraction support
Deliverables integrated directly into downstream design workflows
Heavily wooded terrain with LiDAR contours

350+ Acres · Heavily Wooded · Mountainous Terrain

One of the more demanding site conditions we work in. Steep grades, dense canopy, and dramatic elevation change across the full project area. Terrain-following flight kept our sensors at the right altitude throughout, and our LiDAR system performed exactly as it should in heavy vegetation, driving strong ground-level returns through the canopy. Missions were planned specifically around the terrain and tree coverage to get the most out of every flight. Performed directly under a licensed surveying firm.

Strategic mission planning for steep and heavily wooded conditions
Terrain-following flight across significant elevation change
Strong ground-level returns through dense vegetation coverage
Surface and feature extraction across difficult terrain
Mixed-use site aerial with LiDAR contours

400+ Acres · Mixed-Use Site · Developed + Farmland

A large and varied site covering partially developed commercial areas, residential zones, and open farmland in a single mobilization. Mission planning accounted for the different surface types and land cover conditions across the property to ensure consistent, usable data throughout. Performed directly under a licensed surveying firm.

Single-mobilization coverage across diverse site conditions
Mission planning tailored to varied land cover and development
LiDAR and imagery collection across developed and open areas
Surface and feature extraction across multiple land cover types
Wooded site aerial with LiDAR contours

250+ Acres · Heavily Wooded

Dense, mature tree coverage across the full site. Our LiDAR system excels in exactly these conditions, pushing through thick canopy and returning ample ground-level data where other collection methods struggle. Missions were planned to account for vegetation density and maximize the quality of returns at ground level. Performed directly under a licensed surveying firm.

Strategic mission planning for dense vegetation conditions
High ground-return density through thick tree canopy
Clean terrain data across fully wooded site conditions
Surface deliverables built from strong below-canopy returns