Survey & Mapping

Terra Drone Arabia offers high-precision Survey & Mapping services using drone and LiDAR technologies, enabling faster, safer, and more accurate data collection than traditional survey methods.

Existing Problems Our Customers Face

Inaccessibility

Harsh terrains, remote locations, and safety hazards make manual data collection difficult or impossible

Time & Cost

Traditional ground survey methods are labor-intensive and time-consuming

Data Obsolescence

Long survey durations often render collected data outdated before analysis is complete

Inconsistency

Manual surveys are prone to human error and inconsistencies, especially in large-scale infrastructure or complex terrain

Lack of Detail

Traditional tools frequently fall short in delivering the high vertical accuracy and fine resolution required for advanced engineering.

Data Management Overload

Many organizations struggle with processing, managing, and transforming this raw data into actionable insights 

Benefits & Service Level Assurance (SLA)

Delivering Excellence in Surveying for Faster, Safer, and More Accurate Data Solutions

Speed

Up to 10x faster than traditional survey methods

Accuracy

Up to 3–5 cm horizontal/vertical accuracy with a combination of PPK/RTK and GCP

Coverage

Wide-area coverage in short timeframes (Up to 15 km²/day/drone)

Delivery Time

First draft within 2–3 working days after flight

Data Format

Customizable outputs: DWG, DXF, LAS, GeoTIFF, etc.

Safety & Compliance

GACAR 107 certified pilots & airspace-compliant missions

Techniques & Methods

Advanced Geospatial Data Acquisition & Processing Technologies for Unmatched Precision. Systematic Use of Remote Sensing Techniques for Multi-Scale Environmental and Structural Analysis

Photogrammetry (RGB)

Orthomosaic, DSM/DTM, contour lines

Multispectral Imaging

Vegetation mapping, land classification

LiDAR (UAV, terrestrial, bathymetric)

High-resolution topography & terrain modeling

Oblique Photogrammetry

Accurate 3D modeling of vertical structures

GNSS PPK/RTK and GCPs Integration

Enhanced spatial accuracy & absolute georeferencing

Typical Outputs

  • Orthomosaic Map (GeoTIFF, ecw, tiled maps, etc)
  • Digital Surface Model (DSM) (GeoTIFF)
  • Digital Terrain Model (DTM) (GeoTIFF)
  • CAD-Compatible Topographic Plans (.DWG/.DXF)
    • Contour Lines
    • Elevation Grid
    • 2D/ 3D CAD Drawing
  • 3D Point Clouds (.LAS/.LAZ)
  • Texturized 3D Model (.OBJ)
  • Geodatabase & GIS-Compatible Derivatives (.KML/.SHP/.GeoJSON)
  • Volume Calculations (stockpiles, excavations)
  • Change Detection/Progress Reports

Relevant Drone & Payload Systems

Recommended platforms available for purchase or service deployment:

  • Drone
    • DJI M350 RTK
    • DJI M400
    • DJI Mavic 4 Enterprise
    • DJI Dock 3
    • Quantum Systems Trinity Pro
  • Payload
    • Zenmuse P1 (Photogrammetry)
    • Zenmuse L2 (LiDAR)
    • Sony LR-1
    • Yellowscan Qube 640
    • Yellowscan Navigator
    • Micasense Altum
  • Supporting Device
    • DJI D-RTK 3

General Use Cases

Cross-Sector Applications of Drone and Geospatial Technologies for Mapping & Survey

Oil & Gas

Site preparation, access road planning, flare site mapping, seismic activity planning, inventory update, etc

Construction

Pre-design survey, volumetrics, cut-fill calculation, progress monitoring, etc

Mining

Pit design, stockpile volume auditing, progress monitoring, hazard identification, tailing dam monitoring, etc

Utilities

Right-of-way mapping, tower route alignment, route optimization, etc

Urban Planning

Zoning, parcel demarcation, digital twin foundation, etc

Agriculture

Estate design, tree counting & labeling, terrain classification, water flow modeling, land cover, etc

Frequently Asked Questions

With RTK/PPK and GCPs, we can achieve horizontal accuracy up to 3–5 cm and vertical accuracy up to 5–8 cm.

Yes, we provide CAD-compatible formats like DWG and DXF, as well as geospatial formats such as LAS, GeoTIFF, and SHP.

We use GCPs, post-processing corrections, and hybrid methods (UAV + terrestrial survey) to ensure data quality.

Yes. All missions in Saudi Arabia are conducted with licensed GACAR 107 pilots and coordinated with GACA.

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