Aerial Photogrammetry — 2D Maps & 3D Models

Aerial Photogrammetry — 2D Maps & 3D Models from Drone Imagery

Photogrammetry transforms overlapping aerial photographs into precise, georeferenced 2D maps and 3D models. Skyflex delivers survey-grade photogrammetry outputs for construction, engineering, real estate, insurance, and more — faster and more affordably than traditional ground survey methods.

How It Works

Our drones fly systematic grid or double-grid patterns at precise altitudes, capturing hundreds to thousands of overlapping images. Advanced Structure-from-Motion (SfM) photogrammetry software then reconstructs the scene into accurate 3D point clouds, meshes, and orthomosaics — calibrated against ground control points (GCPs) for survey-grade accuracy.

Applications by Industry

• Construction & Engineering — Weekly or monthly site progress documentation. Compare design plans against as-built conditions. Calculate earthwork volumes and track grading progress.
• Surveying — Topographic surveys for site planning, land subdivision, and civil design. Replace traditional RTK surveys on large, open areas.
• Real Estate & Development — Marketing-quality aerial imagery plus accurate site measurements for listings, due diligence, and development planning.
• Insurance & Claims — Post-storm or post-incident site documentation. Accurate damage assessment without putting adjusters at risk.
• Mining & Aggregates — Stockpile volume calculations, mine face surveys, and haul road design — updated as frequently as needed.
• Archaeology & Cultural Heritage — Non-invasive 3D documentation of sites, artifacts, and structures.
• Agriculture — Crop mapping, NDVI analysis, field boundary surveys, and precision agriculture planning.

Accuracy You Can Rely On

With ground control points and RTK/PPK drone positioning, we achieve horizontal accuracy of 1–3 cm and vertical accuracy of 2–5 cm. Our deliverables meet or exceed ASPRS Accuracy Standards and are suitable for engineering design, legal descriptions, and regulatory submissions.

Deliverables

• Georeferenced orthomosaic (GeoTIFF)
• Digital Surface Model (DSM) and Digital Terrain Model (DTM)
• 3D textured mesh (OBJ, FBX)
• Dense point cloud (.LAS / .LAZ)
• Volumetric calculations with accuracy report
• Contour maps
• KMZ / Shapefile exports for GIS integration
• Accuracy report with GCP residuals

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