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Area Drone Services is a locally owned and operated drone company providing a multitude of aerial drone capabilities. The ADS mission is to provide photogrammetry, photography, and videography solutions which produces high-quality aerial footage and deliverables for a variety of industries.
ADS offers a range of services, but we specialize in orthomosaic mapping using aerial photogrammetry. We provide very accurate volumetric data for businesses who have stockpiles to accurately manage. Other services include aerial photography, videography, real estate content, inspection services to include: infrastructure, roofing, solar, and rental property inspections for owners who cannot otherwise inspect their investments locally. We also provide environmental monitoring and management by using and comparing aerial images over time. Then an assessment can be made as to the regression or progression of invasive plant species, algae, or erosion.
Photogrammetry is the science of obtaining reliable measurements from photographs and digital imagery. The degree of reliability and accuracy depends on a number of factors such as the size of your image sensor (camera), altitude at which data is gathered, and the focal length of your lens. Ground Control Points (GCP's) are integral in increasing the accuracy of measurements obtained from the data collection process. We use GCP's whenever possible in order to provide an even higher level of accuracy.
The output of the photogrammetric process is often orthomosaic maps, symbolic maps, GIS layers, two-dimensional (2D), or three-dimensional (3D) models of real-world objects or scenes.
First, satellite imagery can be several years old in some instances. Aerial drone data is usually made available to clients by ADS with 48 hours depending on project size. Secondly, and of most importance, is the accuracy of aerial drone data versus satellite data. Satellite data has a much higher margin of error than aerial drone data. There can be errors of as much as several feet to almost 60 feet in some instances! When needing accurate measurements, especially volumetric measurements, this is not acceptable. With the use of GCP's, accuracy with drone data is typically within 1/2 inch to 2 inches (1cm-5cm).
Pricing for ADS services varies depending on the scope of the project. Please contact us for a fast, free quote.