Aerial Mapping & Orthomosaics
A current georeferenced plan view of the site.
Aerial mapping
Aerial mapping combines overlapping survey imagery into a georeferenced orthomosaic covering the project area. The result provides a current plan view that can be used alongside survey, CAD and GIS information.
Orthomosaics are useful for site records, progress, planning, measurements, spatial context and mapping large areas where a current image of the site supports the project team.
Where this service is used
Common applications within construction, earthworks, development and survey workflows.
Construction sites
Current measurable plan imagery for project review and progress.
Quarries & aggregates
Site-wide mapping of operational areas, stockpiles and access routes.
Development land
Current aerial mapping for site context and design coordination.
CAD overlay
Combine georeferenced imagery with survey and design information.
Typical outputs
Typical project workflow
The exact sequence is adjusted to the project brief, programme and required deliverables.
Define area
Confirm mapping boundary, coordinate framework and required output resolution.
Plan capture
Review flight, control, access and site conditions.
Capture imagery
Acquire systematic overlapping aerial images.
Process mapping
Generate the georeferenced orthomosaic.
Check
Review control, alignment and mapped extents.
Deliver
Issue GeoTIFF, PDF or other agreed mapping formats.
Aerial Mapping & Orthomosaics FAQ
What is an orthomosaic?
An orthomosaic is a georeferenced image created from many overlapping aerial photographs that have been processed into a consistent plan view.
Can aerial mapping be overlaid with CAD?
Yes. Where coordinate systems are compatible, georeferenced mapping can be viewed alongside survey and design drawings.
Is aerial mapping the same as a topographical survey?
No. Aerial mapping is an image-based spatial product. It can form part of a wider topographical survey where the brief requires interpreted survey features, levels, terrain data or other deliverables.
Discuss your aerial mapping & orthomosaics requirement.
Send the site location, drawings, specification or a short description of the work required.