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Drone Surveys

We deliver building and site documentation with professional drone surveys–delivering high-resolution aerial drone video and imagery, point clouds, 2D maps, othormosaic maps, volumetric measurements, 3D meshes, 3D models, and 3D flythroughs–operated by our FAA-licensed pilots.

Existing Conditions is more than a drone service provider, we offer complete site surveys, building surveys, and façade surveys to produce highly accurate digital deliverables for assessment, planning, monitoring, and inspection.

Drone surveys can help you:

  • Capture high-resolution photos and video
  • Safely inspect hard-to-reach areas like roofs and façades
  • Avoid renting heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding
  • Document projects from preconstruction to closeout
  • Detect damage, cracks, and water pooling
  • Gather topographic data for geo-referenced 2D orthomosaic maps
  • Acquire complete site as-builts by adding 3D laser scanning
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Existing Conditions Drone Surveys Services explained

Drones are transforming industries with advanced site surveying and aerial mapping.

Using the DJI Mavic 3E, DJI Air 3, DJI Air 2S, DJI Mini 3 Pro, and Autel Nano, we deliver professional aerial drone video and imagery, so architects, builders, engineers, and developers have accurate building and site information to make decisions. Drones, also known as unmanned aircraft vehicle systems, are a safe, cost-effective tool for site assessment, remote inspections, land surveying and mapping, infrastructure planning, and construction progress tracking. Adding 3D laser scanning (LiDAR) to a drone survey provides detailed site documentation, allowing clients to request 2D CAD drawings and 3D Revit models for precise planning and analysis.
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What Data and Deliverables Can You Get From a Drone Survey?

Existing Conditions drone surveys provide clients with a range of fast, high-precision deliverables that accelerate decision-making and eliminate the need for on-site visits. Receive accurate as-built documentation to assess building conditions, plan more efficiently, track construction progress, and better manage your project.

Drone Video & Imagery

High-resolution aerial video and images document your existing building or site conditions for analysis and inspection.

Point Cloud

Millions of data points captured by LiDAR or photogrammetry deliver a precise 3D spatial representation of your building or site, which can be imported into CAD and BIM software.

2D & 3D Orthomosaic Maps

Georeferenced, high-resolution aerial maps offer precise dimensions, distances, areas, and elevations of your site for planning, land surveying, and infrastructure assessments in both 2D and 3D.

3D Models

Create detailed 3D models or digital twins from point cloud data or photogrammetry, to accurately visualize your building or site conditions.

3D Mesh

Convert a point cloud to a 3D mesh, or polygonal surface model, to receive a detailed geometric representation of your building or site for architectural visualization and structural analysis.

3D Flythroughs

Simulate a flight path through the 3D model of your site, for an immersive view of your project for pre-construction visualization and design planning.
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What Data and Deliverables Can You Get From a Drone Survey?

Existing Conditions drone surveys provide clients with a range of fast, high-precision deliverables that accelerate decision-making and eliminate the need for on-site visits. Receive accurate as-built documentation to assess building conditions, plan more efficiently, track construction progress, and better manage your project.

  • Drone Video & Imagery

  • Point Cloud

  • 2D & 3D Orthomosaic Maps

  • 3D Models

  • 3D Mesh

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Trusted Partner

We see our work as a partnership, aiming for long-term relationships where your success drives ours.

Expert Team

Our skilled Project Managers use LiDAR laser scanners to capture precise layouts, dimensions, and details of all building features.

Comprehensive Data Capture

Laser scanners gather millions of data points, creating a point cloud that captures every detail, even in hard-to-reach areas.

As-Built Drawings
& 3D BIM Models

We convert point clouds into 2D CAD drawings, 3D BIM models, TruViews, virtual tours, and more—perfectly tailored to your project.

Trusted Partner

We see our work as a partnership, aiming for long-term relationships where your success drives ours.

Expert Team

Our skilled Project Managers use LiDAR laser scanners to capture precise layouts, dimensions, and details of all building features.

Comprehensive Data Capture

Laser scanners gather millions of data points, creating a point cloud that captures every detail, even in hard-to-reach areas.

As-Built Drawings
& 3D BIM Models

We convert point cloud data into custom 2D CAD drawings, 3D BIM models, TruViews, virtual tours, and more—perfectly tailored to your project.

Industries We Serve

3D laser scanning and drone surveys support many industries with precise as-built documentation to optimize planning and mitigate costly errors.

Architecture

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Engineering

Commercial Real Estate

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What to Expect

Our 3D Laser Scanning Process

01

Plan

At Existing Conditions, our team evaluates your project scope, site conditions, and technical specifications to deliver precise 3D laser scanning. Through careful pre-scan planning and selection of capture technologies, software, and Level of Development (LOD), we ensure data meets your project standards.
02

Reality Capture

The Project Manager selects the appropriate laser scanning technology – terrestrial or Matterport – based on the project’s scale, detail, and accuracy requirements. The scanner captures millions of X, Y, and Z coordinates, delivering dimensional accuracy and a comprehensive spatial dataset aligned with the project’s scope and objectives.
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Registration & Processing

The Existing Conditions Mapping & Modeling team processes point cloud data by removing noise, redundant points, and extraneous objects, aligning the scans to real-world coordinate systems. This optimized dataset forms the basis for accurate 3D Revit models, 3D meshes, and 2D CAD drawings tailored to the project’s specifications.
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Quality Assurance

Our Mapping & Modeling team implements a rigorous quality assurance process for all point cloud datasets and deliverables, delivering high accuracy, consistency, and reliability across every project.
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Delivery

Existing Conditions provides data, as-built documentation, and 3D Revit models in customized file formats, including GIS and SiteMap integration. Our technical team ensures smooth onboarding and ongoing support, making it easy to navigate point cloud data, even for those new to 3D laser scanning.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Drone Survey?

A drone survey, also known as aerial surveying or drone mapping, is the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to collect data from the air to create maps and models. Drones are equipped with cameras and sensors to capture high-resolution images and other data. The data is then processed to create detailed maps and models of the area being surveyed.

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What is a Digital Twin?

A digital twin is highly complex 3D virtual model of a physical building or infrastructure project that is the exact counterpart (or twin). Existing Conditions uses 3D laser scanners to collect real-time data in the form of point cloud and create a digital twin. Data can be easily visualized, measured, and analyzed. Digital twins can be used to improve efficiencies, optimize workflows and detect problems before they occur.

How is CAD different from BIM?

CAD is technology and software designed to produce precise technical drawings —replacing manual hand-drawn and drafting techniques with a digital process. CAD is used in many fields, including architecture and engineering, to create accurate and efficient representations of sites.

BIM, or Building Information Modeling, is a process of visualizing a digital representation of a physical asset via the 3D model and includes richer levels of data, including information on materials and equipment. Architects, engineers, and construction managers can track and monitor a building through its entire lifecycle, from initial design to construction, operations, and maintenance. Project teams can collaborate, share information, and monitor project costs using BIM.

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We deliver digital representations of buildings to architects, builders, engineers, and developers, including point clouds, 2D CAD drawings, and Revit models to ensure accuracy and clarity in the project details.
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