Frequently asked
questions
Do you need some help with something or do you have any questions on some features
We provide a mobile application that facilitates seamless collaboration between field teams, office staff, builders, and developers. This app helps eliminate miscommunications and expedite project timelines, ultimately leading to higher profit margins due to fewer errors and less wasted time. By gaining an aerial perspective through our application or drone services, you’ll have a better understanding of your projects.
Aerial Reconnaissance LLC offers a multitude of survey solutions, including construction layout and topography for design. We can either contract the right engineers for your project or work directly with any engineers you already have in place. Our goal is to provide comprehensive support tailored to your specific needs.
Planimetrics is a LiDAR solution we use to generate line work by connecting the dots and delivering polylines for infrastructure. This tool is particularly helpful for topographic surveys on larger projects with shorter timelines and avoids putting a ground crew in harms way on busy roads. By using planimetrics, we can help create detailed maps and plans for your development needs.
Dirt volumetrics involve calculating the amount of dirt that is stockpiled and could be used for site development. For instance, if you’re developing a 100-acre site and need to lower the site’s elevation, our LiDAR technology can tell you exactly how much dirt you’ll need to move and how many trucks will be required to haul it off. This information helps you better estimate your budget and project timeline.
Our most popular drone service is drone LiDAR scanning. This technology allows us to quickly 3D scan and create digital terrain models for dirt volumetrics or drainage surveys, which are crucial for the preliminary phases of planning. Other drone services we offer include photogrammetry and inspections.
We have found an average delta accuracy of as low as 0.15 across many of our projects. To ensure this high level of accuracy, we follow up our LiDAR scans with ground truthing and set ground control points (GCPs) beforehand. This meticulous approach allows us to accurately pull cross-sections of creek beds and other features.
While LiDAR can be more costly than some other methods, it offers incredibly fast timelines and high accuracy. At Aerial Reconnaissance LLC, we have procedures in place to ensure every job operates with precision. Our incentivized work environment ensures that our employees deliver the best possible work at the best possible pace.
Yes, we offer photogrammetry as well. While LiDAR is a significant upgrade in many cases, photogrammetry can sometimes provide better visuals of the site. This is perfect for site updates if you can’t easily access your construction sites or want to monitor progress. Photogrammetry is also a more budget-friendly option when LiDAR isn’t preferred.
No, we are not trying to replace boots on the ground. Drones allow us to handle higher volumes of work and finish jobs faster, but there is always ground truthing that needs to be done. Drones don’t put wood in the ground, so we delegate these tasks to other team members. Think of it like this, we don’t walk to job sites anymore just because cars were invented; it’s about efficiency and better resource allocation.
Our mobile application, the Aerial Recon app, helps you network within a targeted community of developers, engineers, and surveyors. You can list and apply for jobs in real-time, track contributor status, and focus on specific locations of interest. This app streamlines communication and project management, making it easier to collaborate and achieve your development goals.
We offer an incentivized work environment. We have moved away from the hourly mindset and incentivized our employees to move more efficiently throughout their day. This has led to a more energized atmosphere and work environment. Our employees are hungry to complete work and motivated to learn and deliver with accuracy. This has benefited our clients tremendously because they are able to get firm pricing from us and know exactly what they are getting into when they work with Aerial Reconnaissance LLC.
