Drone surveying · LiDAR · Digital twins
Every site,
measured in millions of points.
Darling Geomatics captures accurate 3D data from the air, the ground and below it, then delivers the point clouds, models and surveys your engineers already work in.
1997
Founded. Headquartered at the UA Tech Park, Tucson
60,000+
Hours of LiDAR expertise since 2002
3–10×
Typical client savings versus the cost of LiDAR services
Air · Ground · Underground
Drone, mobile, terrestrial and subsurface capture
Upcoming · Oct 28–29, 2026 · Tucson
Darling Geomatics Tech Expo 2026
3D scanning, GNSS, mining and AI-driven workflows for land surveyors, engineers and geomatics teams.
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Capabilities
From first flight to final deliverable.
01
Drone Surveying
Professional drone surveying delivers accurate aerial mapping and topographic data for construction, mining, and land development. FAA-certified pilots, survey-grade accuracy.
02
LiDAR Scanning
Professional drone and mobile LiDAR scanning for construction projects — including earthwork volume calculation, as-built verification, and structural inspection.
03
3D Scanning
Darling Geomatics delivers certified point cloud surveys and 3D LiDAR scanning using terrestrial LiDAR and drone integration for complete project accuracy.
04
Digital Twins
Leverage digital twins for accurate, real-time construction project insights. Enhance planning, monitoring, and collaboration with Darling's expert services.
05
Precision Metrology
Precision metrology services from Darling Geomatics support manufacturing, power, and industrial projects with exact measurements.
06
Hyperspectral Imaging
Explore hyperspectral imaging with Darling Geomatics to capture spectral data for mining, environmental, and resource projects.
Captured by our crews
Data you can walk through.
Industries
Trusted where accuracy is not optional.
Case studies
Proof, in point clouds.
Auto Manufacturing Plant
See how Darling Geomatics helped the manufacturing industry with 3D scanning, metrology, and LiDAR surveying solutions.
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US Navy
See how Darling Geomatics provided advanced LiDAR and surveying solutions for a U.S. Navy project.
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Mapping a Gold Mine with Drones + LiDAR
Learn how Darling Geomatics delivered accurate mine surveys with LiDAR and drone mapping for gold mining operations.
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Meet our leadership.
Insights
Field notes from the team.
Aug 28, 2026 · 4 min read
What Mine Operators Can Measure from LiDAR Point Clouds
See what mine operators can measure from LiDAR point clouds, from stockpile volumes to tunnel convergence, and where field checks still matter.
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Aug 28, 2026 · 4 min read
LiDAR for Construction Surveys: Time Savings & Field Survey Needs
Discover where LiDAR speeds up construction surveys and where field survey teams still play a critical role in project accuracy.
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Jul 29, 2026 · 4 min read
MineSight: Operational Intelligence for Mine Sites
Discover MineSight, Darling Geomatics' integrated geospatial platform that connects aerial, terrestrial, and survey-grade data for smarter mining decisions.
Explore →Plan your next capture.
Tell us about the site and the deliverables you need. Our team will recommend the right mix of drone, terrestrial and mobile capture.