About Summit Lidar
Where Technical Precision Meets Field Experience
The Summit Standard
Everything about your project is mission critical. Our services are structured to ensure you get the best possible data and the best possible experience. Our team operates under core principles designed to give you absolute confidence:
In-House Accountability
No "for hire" Pilots Who Aren't Committed To Your Project
Every mission is planned and executed by our stable, in-house team of professional pilots.
Single Point of Contact
Industry Experience
We Speak Your Language
Our background isn’t in cool photos- it’s in supporting the time sensitive need for accuracy in the construction, oil and gas, utilities, and industrial industries.
Bottom-Line Focus
Actionable data that can help you make important decisions with confidence.
Security & Compliance
NDAA-Compliant Fleet
Critical Infrastructure Ready
Seamless Data Access
Universal Compatibility
No proprietary headaches. We provide all data in industry-standard file types (LAS/LAZ, GeoTIFF, DXF, etc.) that plug directly into your existing CAD and engineering workflows.
Interactive Web Portals
We remove the technical barriers. Access your data through Propeller Aero for user-friendly volumetrics and cut-and-fill analysis, or use LiDARMill’s 3D CloudViewer for shareable, browser-based point cloud measurements.
Professional Safety & Pilot Qualifications
FAA Part 107 Certified
Every Summit LiDAR pilot and UAVs are fully licensed by the FAA for commercial small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) operations, ensuring all flights are conducted within federal safety and airspace regulations.
Industry-Specific Safety Ratings
Our 2026 EMR is 0.82 and our safety program has been reviewed and approved by some of the leading oil, gas, energy and construction companies in the USA.
Site-Ready Professionals
Proven Field Experience
You can relax. We understand your world. Summit’s employees are on more than 400 active construction projects a month, and we’ve been directly involved in projects just like yours. We are here to help.
Professionalism in Flight
The faces behind the technology
B. J. Russell – Operations Manager
Oversees our scheduling, customer service, equipment and software management, flight operations, compliance, and data deliverables.
“For the past 20 years, I have been involved in all aspects of the construction industry from and oil & gas, to energy and utilities, to residential/commercial. I understand the challenges projects face both with regulations and budgets. We promise to align the best suited equipment and software with your project so that we can provide you with tangible information to help you make those important decisions.”
Matthew Fought – Aerial LiDAR Technician
Matthew is a Part 107 licensed drone pilot who specializes in planning and executing aerial missions, and also assists with post-processing of data through LiDARMill and Propeller to get you the tangible data necessary to make informed decisions on your project. Matthew provides unique value to our team with extensive his knowledge in environmental regulations and watershed management.
Allison Blyton – Aerial LiDAR Technician
Allison is a Part 107 licensed drone pilot who specializes in planning and executing aerial missions, as well as QA/QC of the flight data for post-flight processing. Allison also has a degree in Soil and Crop Sciences with extensive experience in the construction industry and environmental compliance regulations.
Camden Sherrill – Aerial LiDAR Technician
Aerial LiDAR Technician Camden is a Part 107 licensed drone pilot who specializes in planning and executing aerial missions, as well as QA/QC of the flight data for post-flight processing. Camden understands the dynamics of construction sites and the need for quick and accurate data.