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Surveys
Pioneering new technology
Whether you are putting on an extreme sports event, building a film set outside, undertaking earthworks or analysing flood damage and risk, we can provide clear, accurate data whilst ensuring the safety of everyone involved.
Our experts produce high quality topographical and subterranean surveys in a wide range of environments using a wide range of technology, including bespoke adaptations to introducing the latest models.
We were early adopters of long-range LiDAR and Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). This inspired us to found DroneSurv, and pioneer drone technology for unscrewed land, water and aerial system surveys. Our remote surveys ensure the highest safety standards during the most challenging inspections.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of surveys can you undertake?
- Topographical surveys
- Stock / muck shift providing structural and volumetric analysis of earthworks, stockpiles, quarries, and infrastructure
- Subterranean surveys for both mines and natural cave systems. Our survey team are qualified mine surveyors and have undertaken the required confined space training to allow them to undertake subterranean surveys safely.
- Coastal / cliff surveys: including cliff, face and slope inspections via UAV or LiDAR, integrated with geological / structural data
- Inspection surveys including face inspections, roof, building, environmental
- Hydrographic surveys for bathymetric / river beds
- Deformation and movement monitoring
- Geotechnical surveys undertaken primarily in support of the Geotechnical Team
How do you capture data?
From traditional methods, to cutting edge technology, we work closely with you to select the best method for your unique project requirements.
- Traditional total station and GNSS
- Mixture of multi rotor and fixed wing drones
- Fully authorised for BVLOS-VM (Beyond Visual Line of Sight Visual Mitigation)
- Multiple payload options for UAV’s, including LiDAR and RGB Photography
- Multiple LiDAR systems: long range terrestrial LiDAR scanners, multiple handheld SLAM LiDAR systems including constant 4K video capture and 8K stills
- Deformation and movement monitoring
- Geotechnical surveys undertaken primarily in support of the Geotechnical Team
Which data processing techniques do you use?
Following data capture, our team then process the high resolution data for suitable delivery.
- Production of fully digitalised topographic surveys
- Volume calculations
- DEM, DTM, DSM modelling
- High resolution 3D models and digital twins
What do we get out of a survey?
Before we start we’ll identify the best data collection techniques for your project. This could be a combination of data collection techniques.
Drawing on our multiple ground geotechnical, geological, and UAV datasets, we produce the highest quality topographical and subterranean surveys in a wide range of environments.
Once we’ve collected your data, our expert advisors will analyse often vast quantities of data and compile their findings and recommendations to inform decision-making.
From there, we produce a straightforward report with our findings and recommendations. We don’t overcomplicate our work and get straight to the point so you can make accurate decisions that are safe for your teams and your project runs smoothly on time and to budget.
Getting started
No matter how complex the terrain, we can help gather and analyse data for a range of industries.
Get in touch to find out more about our work and how we can help.
Adrian is a Chartered Geologist and Fellow of The Geological Society of London, a Fellow of the Institute of Quarrying and a Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society. He is a technology enthusiast and regularly pioneers new approaches to collect data. He was the first geologist to use drones in the UK quarrying sector in 2013.