Drone and Aircraft Aerial Imagery

Adding an aerial image to your project will not only give you a better understanding of the physical location of certain features but will allow you to see the conditions of certain areas and a better reference for some of the obstacles that may be present.

Why use aerial drone imaging instead of Google Earth?

There are a few reasons, the most prominent being accuracy. Even though Google imaging may seem up to date at first glance, the images on average are 1 to 3 years old with some being much older. Because of this, many site features have typically changed since the last image was taken and would misrepresent the site if used. The second reason is quality. While Google may have very high-quality cameras, they use an array of methods to collect images from drones all the way up to satellites, with the lowest images taken at 800 feet above the surface. While this sort of imagery is fine for getting a general feel for an area, it does not allow you to see the details of a project area and may become distorted when used for a smaller site.

Structural Inspections

Although our drones are ideal for aerial imaging, our skilled pilots and high-quality imaging equipment can do much more. Our equipment and team create a cost-effective and safe environment for telecommunications tower and windmill inspections by keeping the climber on the ground and collecting still images, video, and 3D modeling.