Drone surveying: Efficient and precise with the latest technology
Drones have long been a constant companion in many surveying companies. Thanks to professional flight planning and user-friendly software, drone surveying is child's play, saving time and money. Large areas and volumes can be surveyed in the shortest possible time, with up-to-date data always being recorded and compared with previous flights. Volume determination and mapping for GIS applications become easier and more precise with drones.
3D surveying with drones
The term 3D surveying is often used in connection with drones. However, the result is a 3D model or a map with coordinates that can be used for mapping or volume determination. With the help of photogrammetry, more measuring points are generated than with conventional methods, comparable to a point cloud from a laser scanner.
Advantages of drone technology
Drones show their strength above all when surveying large areas or terrain that is difficult to access. The days of measuring embankment edges or photographing façade damage with long poles are over! In building construction, drones provide images of buildings that can be quickly and easily integrated into documentation or BIM projects. Drones now also carry out inspections of electricity pylons, wind turbines, dams, bridges and chimneys. Equipped with various sensors and cameras, they provide extensive data that can be processed and analyzed. RTK technology even makes ground control points unnecessary, which further increases efficiency.
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Legal framework conditions
The use of drones often raises questions about laws and regulations. When is a take-off permit required? Can I fly over residential properties? Does my drone have to be registered? We answer these and many other questions in our Germany-wide training courses and our FAQ section. Whether for private or commercial use - we provide you with comprehensive support. Contact us now and we will get back to you personally as soon as possible.
Accuracy of the drone survey
How accurate are the results of a drone survey? Basically, the drone is not a surveying instrument, but a flying camera that also stores metadata on position and orientation. The georeferenced images are evaluated using specialized software to generate point clouds, terrain models or orthophotos, for example. You can find out more about this in our surveying training courses. While traditional surveying instruments provide precise technical data, photogrammetry requires control points in order to make detailed statements. We differentiate between "accuracy" and "resolution". You can find out more about this in our technical article in the Airclip Guide. There you will find further information on control points and RTK technology, for example.
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Our drone packages: Compiled and tested
We will clarify in a personal consultation whether the professional drone from Leica or the DJI Mavic models are suitable for your requirements. We are happy to share our experience with software such as DJI Terra and Agisoft Metashape with you. That is why we have put together special packages that have been positively tested by our customers. Together with our sales partner VT-Engelmann, we are constantly reviewing and expanding our range. Our packages include flying devices, software, control points, training and service and support for software and hardware. Benefit from our experience and expand your portfolio with drone surveying.
