Photogrammetry & Orthomosaic Mapping
Reliable measurements and 3D information from overlapping aerial photos, processed into GIS- and CAD-ready deliverables.
The science
We identify common points across hundreds of overlapping images, then reconstruct the scene in 3D, correct distortion, and blend the result into a seamless orthomosaic.
Core workflow
- Image capture
- Feature matching across images (tie points)
- 3D reconstruction using photogrammetry software
- Dense point cloud generation
- Correct perspective and terrain distortion
- Orthomosaic creation and export
Accuracy notes
GPS/IMU data improves positional accuracy, and RTK/PPK or surveyed ground control points can tighten absolute accuracy. Typical absolute accuracy using RTK or GCPs is often in the centimeter range (horizontal and vertical).
End-user deliverables
Deliverables can be tailored for construction, agriculture, real estate, utilities, and environmental monitoring.
Core deliverables
- Orthomosaic raster (GeoTIFF / JPG)
- Digital surface model (DSM)
- Digital terrain model (DTM)
- 3D point cloud (LAS / XYZ)
Industry outputs
- Construction: cut/fill, stockpile volumes, progress tracking
- Agriculture: vegetation index mapping (NDVI/NDRE when captured with multispectral)
- Real estate: orthographic site maps and parcel visualization
- Utilities: asset visualization, measurement, and documentation
- Environmental: change detection over time
Integration formats
- GIS: ArcGIS, QGIS
- CAD: Civil 3D and similar
- 3D: Blender, SketchUp, Unity
Software ecosystem
Processing workflows can be delivered through common mapping platforms depending on the project and end-user needs.
If you tell us the site size, required accuracy, and the deliverables you need, we’ll recommend the right flight pattern, overlap, and processing workflow.
Image Quantitative Analysis:
Single Image Quantitative Analysis.
Areas in the plane of the image
Historical change analysis (change in slope and configuration over time.
3D Photogrammetric Analysis:
Size - Length, width, height.
Position
Area & Volume
Surface shape modeling
Relative geometry & clearance among multiple objects.
