Mapping & Survey

Drone Mapping & Digital Survey in North Louisiana

Centimeter-accurate orthomosaic maps, topographic surveys, and 3D models from the DJI Matrice 350 RTK. Construction progress monitoring, farm field analysis, real estate aerials, and land development documentation — measured from the air, delivered to your screen.

Applications

What We Map

Ag

Farm Field Analysis

Orthomosaic maps reveal stand counts, drainage patterns, bare spots, and problem zones. Feed the data into variable-rate spray plans for precision agriculture.

Construction

Progress Monitoring

Monthly flyovers document earthwork, structure placement, and site conditions. Compare current state to design plans with georeferenced overlays. Volumetric cut/fill analysis for earthwork verification.

Real Estate

Aerial Photography

High-resolution aerial imagery and video for property listings, land sales, and development marketing. Orthomosaic stitching shows the full property in a single zoomable image.

Land Dev

Site Planning

Topographic data for grading plans, drainage design, and site layout. DSM/DTM deliverables integrate directly with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other design platforms.

Equipment

DJI Matrice 350 RTK

Enterprise mapping platform with RTK positioning for centimeter-level accuracy. Full specs at DJI Matrice 350 RTK.

1-3 cm
Horizontal Accuracy

Real-time kinematic GPS corrects position to centimeter level. No ground control points needed for most applications, per USGS mapping standards.

48 MP
Camera Resolution

High-resolution imaging with mechanical shutter eliminates motion blur. Sub-centimeter ground sampling distance at mapping altitudes.

55 min
Flight Time

Cover 100+ acres on a single battery. Hot-swap batteries for continuous mapping of large sites without interruption.

Multi
Sensor Options

Swap between visual (RGB), thermal, and multispectral payloads. Match the sensor to the deliverable — NDVI for crop health, thermal for inspections, RGB for mapping.

Deliverables

What You Get

Orthomosaic Maps

Hundreds of overlapping aerial photos stitched into a single, georeferenced, zoomable image. Every pixel has a GPS coordinate. Export as GeoTIFF for GIS or high-res JPEG/PNG for presentations.

DSM / DTM

Digital Surface Model (includes structures and vegetation) and Digital Terrain Model (bare earth). Contour maps at any interval. Export as GeoTIFF or DXF for CAD import.

3D Point Clouds

Dense photogrammetric point clouds with millions of measured points. Rotate, measure, and section in 3D. Export as LAS/LAZ for standard point cloud software. Volumetric analysis for earthwork cut/fill.

Progress Comparison

Side-by-side or overlay comparison of current vs. previous survey flights. Visual and quantitative change detection for construction, erosion, or land use monitoring.

Pricing

Mapping Rates

Per-acre pricing based on site complexity and deliverable requirements.

$150-300
Per Acre

Orthomosaic map, DSM/DTM, and contour generation. Price scales with terrain complexity and deliverable scope.

$1,500
Minimum Project

Covers mobilization, flight operations, post-processing, and standard deliverables for smaller sites.

Monthly
Construction Monitoring

Recurring flyovers with progress reports and change analysis. Priced per project based on site size and flight frequency.

Custom
3D / Volumetric

Point cloud generation, volumetric cut/fill analysis, and 3D modeling. Priced by data complexity and turnaround requirements.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is drone mapping?

With RTK positioning on the DJI Matrice 350 RTK, we achieve 1-3 cm horizontal and vertical accuracy. This exceeds requirements for most construction, land development, and agricultural mapping applications. For boundary surveys requiring a licensed Professional Land Surveyor stamp, drone data serves as a high-quality base layer that reduces traditional survey field time. Accuracy verified against USGS mapping standards.

What do I get from a drone survey?

Standard deliverables: orthomosaic map (georeferenced stitched imagery), digital surface model (DSM), digital terrain model (DTM), and contour maps. Optional add-ons: 3D point clouds (LAS/LAZ), volumetric cut/fill analysis, progress comparison reports, and NDVI crop health maps. All data exports in industry formats — GeoTIFF, LAS/LAZ, DXF, KMZ — compatible with standard GIS and CAD platforms.

How much does drone mapping cost per acre?

$150-300 per acre with a $1,500 project minimum. Price depends on terrain complexity (flat farmland vs. hilly construction site), deliverable scope (orthomosaic only vs. full 3D + volumetric), and turnaround time. Volume discounts for ongoing monitoring contracts. Call (318) 245-4047 for a project-specific quote.

Can drone surveys replace traditional land surveys?

Drones complement traditional surveys — they don't fully replace them for boundary determination, which legally requires a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Louisiana. Where drones excel: topographic data collection, volumetric analysis, progress documentation, and large-area coverage that would take a ground crew days. Many PLS firms use drone-collected data as their base layer, reducing expensive field time by 50-80%. We coordinate with local surveyors for projects that require licensed stamp certification, per FAA Part 107 and state licensing requirements.

How long does a drone mapping job take?

Flight time: roughly 20-30 minutes per 50 acres at mapping altitude with proper overlap. A 100-acre site is flown in under an hour. Post-processing: 1-3 business days for orthomosaic and DSM/DTM generation, depending on data volume. 3D point clouds and volumetric analysis may add a day. Rush turnaround available for construction documentation at additional cost.

Get Started

Map it before you build it.

Tell us the site, the acreage, and what you need measured. We'll scope the flight and quote it same-day.

Call (318) 245-4047