Surveying Case Study
Time Pressure? No Problem
A Results Analysis
An engineering and surveying firm contracted one of our pilots to conduct a flight of 800 acres and generate a topographical survey map for a water distribution system upgrade, pre-construction. Using our Wingtra One, we were able to deliver extremely precise results in a remarkable time period.
Today’s drones can cover massive scale surveying projects in a fraction of the time of ground surveys. With topographical mapping having a GSD as low as 0.7cm – equivalent to having a survey point on every 0.7cm of land – the precision and quality of these maps is completely unmatched by anything else in the industry.
When comparing a relatively small 800-acre project, we can start to see the overwhelming advantage of aerial surveying:
Let's Compare
Traditional Ground Survey
- 800-acre ground survey - one person crew at 8 days, 10 hours per day
- 2cm absolute accuracy
- Access is dependent on terrain and season
- GNSS shots taken only, no corresponding photos
Wingtra One Aerial Survey
- 800-acre aerial survey - one pilot, 6 hours
- 2cm absolute accuracy
- Unlimited access, not dependent on terrain or season
- 42MP photos taken of entire area, generated into high-resolution map
Total Field Hours: 80
Total Field Hours: 6
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