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Aerial Photogrammetry
& Mapping

Enterprise-grade drone surveys processed into geo-accurate point clouds, orthomosaics, and 3D terrain models — delivered in the formats your engineering team already uses.

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What It Is
Turn Your Site Into Actionable Data

Photogrammetry is the science of extracting precise measurements and 3D geometry from overlapping aerial photographs. SkyGator flies your site with the DJI Matrice 4E — an enterprise-grade drone equipped with RTK GPS — capturing hundreds of high-resolution images that are processed into survey-grade spatial data.

The result is a complete, measurable digital record of your site — accurate to ≤3cm — that your engineers, surveyors, and project managers can use immediately in their existing software.

This is our most requested service. Many clients begin with aerial mapping and add ground-level interior capture as their project progresses.

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≤3cm Horizontal Accuracy
RTK/PPK GPS correction on every flight delivers survey-grade accuracy without ground control points — though GCPs are available for maximum precision on critical projects.
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Full Site Coverage
From a single lot to a multi-acre development, SkyGator captures complete coverage with 80%+ image overlap for seamless processing and maximum data density.
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Workflow-Ready Output
Every deliverable is exported in industry-standard formats compatible with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Procore, and all major engineering platforms.
Deliverables
What You Receive
Orthomosaic Map
Georeferenced, photorealistic 2D aerial map stitched from hundreds of images. Accurate to ≤3cm. Exportable as GeoTIFF.
3D Point Cloud
Dense point cloud in .LAS/.LAZ format. Millions of geolocated data points representing every surface on your site.
Digital Surface Model (DSM)
Full surface elevation model including structures and vegetation. Used for drainage analysis and site planning.
Digital Terrain Model (DTM)
Bare-earth elevation model with structures and vegetation filtered out. Essential for grading and civil engineering.
Contour Lines
Auto-generated elevation contours at your specified interval. Exported as .DWG or .SHP for direct use in CAD.
Volumetric Report
Cut/fill calculations and stockpile volume estimates accurate to within 1–3%. Delivered as a PDF summary with supporting data.
3D Mesh Model
Textured 3D mesh in .OBJ or .FBX format. Ideal for client presentations, BIM coordination, and visual progress reporting.
Annotated Progress Report
PDF report with annotated aerial imagery, comparison overlays from prior captures, and key observations for your project team.
Raw Image Archive
Full set of geotagged RAW and JPEG source images delivered via secure download link or external drive.
How It Works
The Process
01
Site Assessment & Flight Planning
We review your site, confirm airspace authorization through LAANC, and plan the optimal flight path for your project scope and accuracy requirements.
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Drone Data Capture
The DJI Matrice 4E flies a pre-programmed grid pattern at the optimal altitude, capturing overlapping images with RTK GPS positioning on every frame.
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Photogrammetric Processing
Images are processed through our photogrammetry pipeline, generating point clouds, surface models, and orthomosaics with full accuracy reporting.
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Quality Control & Validation
Every deliverable is reviewed for accuracy, coverage, and format compliance before release. Accuracy reports are included with every project.
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Delivery Within 48–72 Hours
Processed files are delivered via secure download link. Expedited 24-hour delivery available for time-sensitive projects.
Common Use Cases
Construction Progress Monitoring
Weekly or bi-weekly aerial captures document site progress for owner reporting, schedule verification, and lender documentation.
Earthwork & Grading Verification
Compare planned grades to as-built conditions. Identify over-excavation or underfill before it becomes a costly correction.
Pre-Development Site Survey
Establish existing conditions before work begins. Used for due diligence, permit applications, and baseline documentation.
Stockpile & Inventory Management
Accurate volumetric calculations of aggregate, soil, or material stockpiles — eliminating manual measurement errors.

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