Drone technology has changed the discipline of photogrammetric aerial surveying. Compared to data obtained by satellites or manned aircraft, drones equipped with specially adapted cameras and sensors may deliver higher quality aerial scans, because drones can fly slower and at lower altitudes while imagery is obtained. The detailed images result in comprehensive and precise orthographic projection data applicable to various surveying assignments.

Drones allow simple, fast, and safe data collection over complex terrains, industrial sites, and hazardous environments. Whether the data is utilised for terrain mapping, stockpile assessments, monitoring of construction projects, management of infrastructure or marketing, drone technology will deliver precise data timeously and in a cost-effective manner.