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  • Ottawa, Headquarters
  • info@reconaerialmedia.com
  • Week Days: 09.00 to 17.00

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CAD Line Work from Drone Data

CAD Line Work from Drone Data

Accurate CAD Linework from Drone Data — Done Right, Every Time

Looking for clean, accurate CAD linework from drone data to drop DIRECTLY into AutoCAD?

You’re in the right place. Our drone services aren’t just about capturing stunning aerial visuals—we turn raw drone data into precise, reliable CAD deliverables that professionals across construction, engineering, surveying, and real estate can actually build from.

We don’t cut corners. Our team combines top-tier drone tech with skilled CAD drafting to give you linework that’s sharp, consistent, and ready for your next project. Whether you’re mapping a development site, planning infrastructure, or managing property assets, we deliver high-quality results you can trust—every time.

Need thermal, topographic, or 3D mapping too? We’ve got you covered. And we make the process super simple—from flight to final CAD file.

Why Choose Us?

Precise CAD linework from drone data you can count on

  • Fast turnaround without sacrificing quality
  • Friendly, reliable service from people who know the industry
  • Excellent value that fits your budget

Let’s Get Your Project Off the Ground!

Contact us today to get high-quality CAD linework from drone data—fast, accurate, and hassle-free. Your next big project deserves the best from above. Let’s fly. 

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CAD Linework

CAD Linework from Drone Data: Supporting Hydrological Assessment in Remote Quebec

  

One of our standout projects demonstrating the value of CAD linework from drone data took place at a remote site in Quebec. We were hired by an engineering consulting firm conducting a hydrological assessment for a potential hydroelectric development.

Recon Aerial was tasked with mapping approximately 111 acres of untouched forest to capture site extents, elevation changes, and topographical features—key data needed to assess the site’s viability.

To meet the challenge, we deployed the DJI Matrice 300 paired with the P1 sensor, capturing over 2,000 high-resolution images in under two hours of flight time. The data was processed using advanced photogrammetry software, and the results were converted into accurate, georeferenced CAD linework.

Our final deliverables included:

A detailed .DWG file with clean linework showing site boundaries, contours, and elevation profiles

A high-quality site profile drawing to support the engineering team’s analysis

This project is a perfect example of how CAD linework from drone data delivers fast, dependable, and highly accurate outputs—even in challenging or remote locations.

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Brian M. Stoneman

President, Recon Aerial
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Traditional survey linework over highly accurate AND georeferenced image files. Load directly into AutoCAD with no conversion, no messing around. You get straight to work with the files we provide.

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Traditional survey linework over highly accurate AND georeferenced image files. Load directly into AutoCAD with no conversion, no messing around. You get straight to work with the files we provide.

CAD Linework

CAD Linework from Drone Data for Engineering and Civil Projects: As Built Drawings

Recon Aerial was tasked with conducting a drone flight operation to create a layered as-built drawing for an urban site.

The drawing was included a standard set of site features including, spot elevations, curbs, sidewalks, roads, paths, curbs, buildings, building heights, sewer grates, utility manholes, and more.

The mission was planned in autonomous software to fly 10 acres at 400 feet to capture the site. The team undertook the flight operation in approximately 30 minutes producing 155 images. While onsite the team took both base station data and ground control points to be used in data processing to correct the geo-referenced orthomosaic. The total time on site was approximately 1.5 hrs.

Following site activities, the data was processed producing a highly accurate layered AutoCAD .dwg file, assets, and a .pdf file for delivery to the client. The project from beginning to end was undertaken in about 7 days. If you would like a copy of sample .dwg files please get in touch, happy to provide!

If you would like more info on pricing or to get in touch we would be pleased to answer your questions.

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Brian M. Stoneman

President, Recon Aerial
CAD Linework

CAD Linework from Drone Data: Residential Contruction

Recon Aerial conducted a drone mapping and surveying mission to assist an architectural firm in placing a home on a 10 acre, waterfront lot. Recon flew 3 flight missions at 170, 220, and 250 feet over 2.0 hrs taking approximately 800 images at various GSDs.

Traditionally, the architect/planner may need to visit the building site several times to ensure the proper placement of the dwelling in relation to setbacks, the elevation profile, property lines, sight-lines, access to the waterfront, and various other sites features, not so in this case.

Recon Aerial flew the property and provided our standard photogrammetric data package. The linework from drone data was used to create plan views and even section profiles to assist site development and planning.

The drone data was pivotal. It allowed the architect to fully understand the site details, place the home correctly in relation to the natural site features and meet their clients’ constraints in relation to the build and to the covenants held with the condominium purchase agreement. In fact, additional planning in relation to a road was required given the substantial elevation changes discovered via the aerial drone survey.

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Brian M. Stoneman

President, Recon Aerial
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Traditional survey linework over highly accurate AND georeferenced image files. Load directly into AutoCAD with no conversion, no messing around. You get straight to work with the files we provide.

autocad line work from drone mapping4

Traditional survey linework over highly accurate AND georeferenced image files. Load directly into AutoCAD with no conversion, no messing around. You get straight to work with the files we provide.

CAD Linework

CAD Linework from Drone Data: Residential Contruction

Recon Aerial conducted a drone mapping and surveying mission to assist an architectural firm in placing a home on a 10 acre, waterfront lot. Recon flew 3 flight missions at 170, 220, and 250 feet over 2.0 hrs taking approximately 800 images at various GSDs.

Traditionally, the architect/planner may need to visit the building site several times to ensure the proper placement of the dwelling in relation to setbacks, the elevation profile, property lines, sight-lines, access to the waterfront, and various other sites features, not so in this case.

Recon Aerial flew the property and provided our standard photogrammetric data package. The linework from drone data was used to create plan views and even section profiles to assist site development and planning.

The drone data was pivotal. It allowed the architect to fully understand the site details, place the home correctly in relation to the natural site features and meet their clients’ constraints in relation to the build and to the covenants held with the condominium purchase agreement. In fact, additional planning in relation to a road was required given the substantial elevation changes discovered via the aerial drone survey.

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Brian M. Stoneman

President, Recon Aerial
Our services

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Media Capture and Production
If you have thought it we have shot it! Movies, TV shows, documentaries, commercials, commercial real estate, backplating, 3D modelling, project briefs, pitch decks, websites, socials, post-production project videos, aerial virtual tours, and more. We love to get creative, challenge us and see what we can do!
  • Up to 5.1 K drone video footage
  • No Limit to Media (Photos or Video)
  • Reshoot Free, if needed (but this is never needed)
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Drone Inspections
We have inspected many types of critical infrastructure assets like wind turbines, power lines and electrical infrastructure, building facades, bridges, cell towers, dams, railways, roofs, flare stacks and solar panels. We provide high-resolution imaging, often backed by AI to detect damage or inefficiencies.
  • High resolution sensors
  • Infrared inspection capability
  • AI backed reporting
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Mapping and Surveying
Yes, we use the best drones and survey receivers to create very accurate maps. Not just any maps. We have a first-in-Canada Aerial-AutoCAD workflow. We deliver survey-grade mapping images with geoferenced line work directly to our clients desktops. This is better than traditional surveyor drawings because our line work is layered on on geoferenced images of your site. You simply open the files we provide on your desktop and get to work!
  • Mapping specific sensors
  • GNSS survey receivers
  • Aerial to AutoCAD deliverables
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Construction Sites
We offer progress monitoring via drone, site management media, live-stream timelapse services and CAD mapping. We help site staff and project managers see things from a different perspective. This helps cut down on evaluation time, better predict problems before they occur, and helps keep projects on schedule. Project managers can quickly control and confirm work completion.
  • Site progress shots
  • Live streaming 24/7 timelapse
  • Mapping, earthworks and site logistics
Our Work

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