A revolution in data collection. Two great options.
We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach.
Both LiDAR and photogrammetry are changing the geospatial industry and bringing 3D modeling value to day to day operations.
Solutions for Every Project
At Summit Lidar, we simplify the technical. Most projects fall into two categories: needing to see the ground (LiDAR) or needing to see the site (Photogrammetry).
Drone LiDAR
Best For
Engineering Design, topo maps, greater precision, multiple files types for survey or engineering purposes
Primary Goal
3D models of Bare Earth, environments, objects & terrain
Operating Environment
Better performance in dense vegetation, low light, or complex terrain by penetrating foliage and directly measuring distance.
Accuracy
Highest (2cm to 5cm Vertical)
Relative Value
Fast to deploy, fast to deliver data.
Actionable data, not just pretty pictures.
Can be more expensive than photogrammetry, but delivers more certainty in some situations.
Collaboration With Survey
Often used in conjunction with your surveyors.
Collaborators, not competitors.
Primary Equipment
Freefly Astro + Phoenix Recon-XT
Output
CAD-Ready Contours, DTMs, Point Clouds (LAZ/LAS), interactive 3D colorized point cloud viewer for our clients
Photogrammetry
Best For
Stockpile Volumes, Site Documentation,
Progress Tracking
Primary Goal
Monitoring progress over time with multiple missions.
Operating Environment
Creating high-resolution aerial photographs to create 3D models from stable areas with no vegetation, and good lighting.
Accuracy
High (1-3 inch relative accuracy)
Relative Value
Fast to deploy, fast to deliver data.
Actionable data, not just pretty pictures.
Collaboration With Survey
Often used in conjunction with your surveyors.
Collaborators, not competitors.
Primary Equipment
DJI Matrice 4E (M4E)
Output
Interactive 3D Maps & Visual Overlays powered by Propeller
Not Sure Which You Need?
Drone LiDAR
When your project is under a canopy of trees, or you are at the critical design phase of a civil engineering project, LiDAR is the gold standard.
We provide the ground truth that allows you to calculate earthwork and drainage with absolute confidence.
Photogrammetry
Purpose Built for Progress Tracking Over Time
Easy to launch, and faster speeds make the Propeller platform perfect for progress tracking. For active construction sites, quarries, and oil & gas pads, photogrammetry provides a complete digital record of your site. Using the Propeller platform, we turn aerial photos into a collaborative environment where your whole team can measure volumes and track changes in real-time.