Florida surveying

Aerial surveying and drone mapping in Florida

High-resolution mapping from the air for large or hard-to-reach sites.

verifiedLicensed Florida surveyors
verifiedSarasota, Manatee & Charlotte counties
verifiedSigned and sealed deliverables

Large sites, rooftops, and active construction are slow, costly, and sometimes unsafe to measure on foot. Walking every point wastes days and still misses the full picture.

What is aerial surveying?

ATHCA captures aerial data with UAV photogrammetry and LiDAR, then processes it into accurate, GIS-ready deliverables. Aerial methods cover large areas quickly and reach terrain that is difficult or unsafe to walk, which fits developments, corridors, and coastal sites across Florida.

When you need aerial surveying

arrow_forwardLarge-site topographic mapping
arrow_forwardStockpile and earthwork volumes
arrow_forwardCorridor and right-of-way mapping
arrow_forwardPre-construction analysis
arrow_forwardCoastal and environmental monitoring

What your aerial survey includes

check_circleOrthomosaic imagery
check_circleDigital surface and terrain models
check_circleContour mapping
check_circleEarthwork and stockpile volumes
check_circle3D point clouds

Our aerial survey process

1

Flight planning

We scope the area, set ground control, and plan the flight and sensors.

2

Data capture

We fly the site with UAV imaging and LiDAR to collect dense data.

3

Processing and QA

We process the imagery and point cloud and check accuracy against control.

4

Deliverables

You receive orthomosaics, terrain models, contours, and volumes.

check_circle1 Flight planning We scope the area, set ground control, and plan the flight and sensors.
check_circle2 Data capture We fly the site with UAV imaging and LiDAR to collect dense data.
check_circle3 Processing and QA We process the imagery and point cloud and check accuracy against control.
check_circle4 Deliverables You receive orthomosaics, terrain models, contours, and volumes.

Aerial surveying across Southwest Florida

ATHCA’s aerial survey work is signed and sealed by a licensed Florida Professional Surveyor and Mapper, serving Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties as our home region and available statewide across Florida.

Across Southwest Florida’s large parcels, master-planned developments, and coastal sites, drone mapping captures the whole area quickly and safely. ATHCA flies the site and ties the imagery and surface data to ground control for survey-grade results.

Why ATHCA for your aerial survey

check_circleSurvey-grade drone mapping tied to ground control
check_circleOrthomosaics, surfaces, and volumes from the flight
check_circleFast, safe coverage of large or hard-to-reach sites
check_circleData the design and construction team can use directly

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Frequently asked questions

What is aerial surveying?
Aerial surveying maps land from the air using drones, cameras, and LiDAR. The data is processed into orthomosaics, terrain models, contours, and volumes.
How accurate is drone surveying?
With proper ground control and calibrated sensors, aerial mapping reaches survey-grade accuracy suitable for topographic mapping, volumes, and design.
When should I use aerial instead of a ground survey?
Aerial methods are best for large sites, long corridors, and terrain that is slow or unsafe to walk. Many projects combine aerial and ground survey.
What does drone mapping produce?
It produces orthomosaic imagery, surface and elevation models, contours, and volume measurements, tied to ground control so the results are survey-grade.
When is aerial surveying the right choice?
It fits large parcels, active construction sites, stockpile volumes, and areas that are slow or unsafe to cover on foot, where a flight captures the whole site quickly.