Drone Mapping Services
Need survey grade AutoCAD files you can start working with immediately?
Recon Aerial delivers high-precision drone mapping services using top-tier drone sensors and survey-grade GNSS receivers to ensure accuracy from the ground up. Our aerial-to-CAD workflow generates clean, geo-referenced .dwg files that integrate seamlessly into AutoCAD—so you can get to work without delays or conversions.
We deliver faster than traditional land surveyors—usually within one to two weeks—and at a significantly lower cost.
While we don’t provide legal cadastral surveys, we offer something better for many projects: a smarter, modern solution that combines high-resolution drone imagery with feature rich CAD linework overlaid on a geo-referenced orthomosaic.
This powerful combination gives you both the linework you need and a crystal-clear aerial perspective of your site.
Our drone mapping solutions used for civil and road works, drone rail inspections, power and utility planning, energy infrastructure planning, slope analysis, mining and aggregates, land-use management, biological surveys, environmental surveys, property development, urban planning, commercial real estate, and for many other sectors and purposes.
Our work is used by — anyone who demands accurate, timely data to support planning, analysis, and decision-making. If you use AutoCAD and need reliable geospatial data fast, Recon Aerial is your go-to partner.
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How does Recon Aerial Conduct a Drone Survey?
Over several years we have developed an incredible efficient workflow. We drone mapping services focuses on land-using planning and industrial/commercial as-builts.
For a 100 acre site our boots-on-the-ground work is completed in less than a day, normally a few hours depending on the site.
Here is what we do:
- review the site,
- confirm the linework features to be included
- plan the flights and ground control positions,
- check the NTRIP survey correction network accuracy for the location,
- visit the mapping location, lay down aerial survey targets
- take the GNSS survey shots
- fly the mapping mission for the required GSD
- wrap it up
The direct file exports from our drone mapping/photogrammetric software include 3D model (.obj), point cloud (.las), elevations contours 1,2,3,5 feet (AutoCAD, .dxf), and a geo-referenced orthomosaic.
These exports are then further processed accoring to the desired horizontal and vertical datum to create accurate, feature rich AutoCAD exports.
Get fast, accurate AutoCAD exports with detailed linework delivered in weeks—not months. Our drone mapping services are ideal for land-use planning, site development, and commercial or industrial as-builts. With survey-grade data and precise georeferencing, you get reliable results that integrate directly into your CAD workflow, saving time and cutting costs.
Get fast, accurate AutoCAD exports with detailed linework delivered in weeks—not months. Our drone mapping services are ideal for land-use planning, site development, and commercial or industrial as-builts. With survey-grade data and precise georeferencing, you get reliable results that integrate directly into your CAD workflow, saving time and cutting costs.
Drone Survey - Better Site Planning & Development
Our drone mapping services take the guesswork out of site planning by delivering accurate, high-resolution data fast. Traditional surveying can be slow, expensive, and hard to integrate into design software—but we solve all that.
Using drones for pre-planning, we create powerful digital deliverables that plug directly into AutoCAD and other industry-standard platforms. You get geo-referenced site maps, 3D point clouds and models, elevation profiles, contours, digital terrain models, classified LAS files, Clean Top TINs, and more—all tailored to support smart, efficient decision-making.
Need to plan roads, drainage, grading, or cut/fill volumes? No problem. Our outputs let you position every feature as an AutoCAD layer with precision. By combining advanced photogrammetry with survey-grade ground control, we ensure your data is accurate, detailed, and immediately actionable.
Our drone surveys cut time in the field, reduce rework, and eliminate costly design surprises. They give developers, engineers, and construction pros a clear view of real-world conditions—so you can plan with confidence and move projects forward faster. Choose Recon Aerial when you need reliable drone mapping that works the way you do.
Drone Mapping, A Modern Tool
Drone mapping services are transforming how professionals plan and manage projects. As a modern alternative to traditional land surveying, drone-based mapping offers a faster, more cost-effective way to gather accurate, high-resolution site data—with added visual context that legacy methods simply can’t provide.
Project managers, engineers, and developers use our drone survey data to gain a clear, real-world understanding of a site before work even begins. This leads to smarter planning, fewer delays, and significant cost savings throughout the project lifecycle.
The pain point? Traditional surveys are slow, expensive, and limited in scope. Our solution? Fast, reliable drone mapping that delivers comprehensive, geo-referenced data with exceptional visual detail. With our drone mapping services, you get elevation models, 3D point clouds, orthomosaics, and more—all optimized for AutoCAD and other industry-standard software.
The result? Better planning, faster approvals, and fewer surprises on-site. If you need accurate, up-to-date mapping data without the hassle, Recon Aerial delivers what your team needs—on time and on budget.
Get fast, accurate AutoCAD exports with detailed linework delivered in weeks—not months. Our drone mapping services are ideal for land-use planning, site development, and commercial or industrial as-builts. With survey-grade data and precise georeferencing, you get reliable results that integrate directly into your CAD workflow, saving time and cutting costs.
Drone Mapping and 3D Modeling
Yes, we can create CAD files to save you time. BUT, as part of our work processes we also create 3D models. Checkout the point clouds shown below. These were developed from 4 separate mapping projects. They demonstrate ou capability to deliver on complex projects.
Drone Mapping and Surveying Services
We pride ourselves on our ability to capture just about any drone shot. We have a lot of experience working with exceptional clients like you. Checkout some of the more common service details for work we shoot regularly.
Principal Drone Services
- Drone Photography
- Drone Videography
- Reshoots Free, if needed (but this is never needed)
- Building Facade Inspections
- Thermal Roof Inspections
- AI backed reporting
- Survey-grade sensors and GNSS receivers
- Aerial-to-AutoCAD deliverables
- Drone Data Processing
- Construction progress photography
- Live streaming 24/7 timelapse
- Mapping, earthworks and site logistics
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