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Drone LiDAR Scanning

3D Scanning | AI-Enhanced Digital Twins | Drone LiDAR

Drone LiDAR scanning has opened the door for many innovations in the field of geomatic surveying. 3D LiDAR scanning is the ultimate reality capture tool, collecting massive amounts of data for a wide variety of 2D and 3D maps and models, including digital twins. Almost any type of map or model imaginable can be generated, providing creative solutions for a variety of industries. LiDAR can also be used for monitoring, inspections, volumetrics and more. Add in state-of-the-art AI tools and the sky really is the limit for drone LiDAR scanning.

Our 3D models and LiDAR maps are used by engineers, architects, manufacturers, facility managers, BIM managers and community planners. Clients around the globe turn to us for:

  • Project planning/design engineering
  • Construction verification
  • Change detection and monitoring
  • Simulations/design enhancements
  • Smart building/Smart city management & planning
  • IoT innovation planning
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3D model (close-up) of a mineral processing building at a large-scale mining site.
3D model (close-up) of a mineral processing building at a large-scale mining site.
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3D LiDAR Scanning and Digital Twins

Using a LiDAR drone allows us to operate at safe distances from dangerous or inaccessible areas. Our pilots stay out of harm’s way, and you don’t have to incur costly work stoppage during scanning.

We provide accurate, repeatable measurement data to produce 2D and/or 3D digital maps and models. Our services generally save our clients 3 to 10 times the cost of the service and help to avoid project delays and cost overruns.

Explore the rich level of detail contained in the 3D point cloud model below of an underground shaft. Captured by drone pilots from the Darling Geomatics team, data like this can accurately determine the overall condition of underground workings, and also alert the client to the presence of equipment or vehicles contained within — safely, without endangering crew or equipment.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Use Adobe Acrobat for 3D viewing

  1. Download PDF, open with Adobe Acrobat.
  2. To enable playing of Multimedia & 3D Content in this PDF, select Options and then select one of the following:
    1. Trust this document one time only, or
    2. Trust this document always.
  3. Rotate the point cloud using your mouse.  Pro Tip: The home icon in the top navigation bar will reset the model for a fresh start!

Rely on our expertise

With more than 60,000 hours of LiDAR expertise since 2002, we specialize in planning the best approach, using the right technology, providing accurate 3D scans and delivering the data in the format you require for your project. Our methods are non-invasive and don’t put your people at risk.

Deliverables in any format

Our experts can deliver data in any CAD, non-CAD, 2D and/or 3D format you require:

  • Point clouds
  • 3D CAD
  • Revit
  • 2D CAD
  • 3D solid
  • Flythroughs

Plot your path to success.

Connect with the pros at Darling Geomatics to get started with your high-tech geospatial or land surveying project.