Drone Mapping

High-precision aerial mapping for accurate spatial data and detailed visualizations.

High-Precision Mapping for Construction, Agriculture, and Environmental Management

At Holland Productions, we specialize in drone mapping services that deliver precise spatial data and detailed visualizations tailored to your project needs. Using advanced technologies like photogrammetry, LiDAR, GNSS, and RTK, we provide reliable, accurate mapping solutions for industries such as construction, agriculture, and environmental management.

Our services include:

2D Maps: Georeferenced images for land surveying and urban planning.
3D Models: Detailed, realistic representations of structures and landscapes.
Orthomosaics: High-resolution maps stitched together from aerial photos for precision analysis.
Volumetric Calculations: Efficient stockpile measurements and resource planning.

Whether you’re managing a construction site, planning a development, or conducting environmental assessments, our drone mapping solutions help you make better decisions, reduce risks, and improve project management.

Holland Productions - Drone Mapping - Aerial/Drone/UAV/RPAS photo of construction site using Nadir Photogrammetry

Why Choose Holland Productions for Drone Mapping?

Efficiency: Capture large areas in less time compared to traditional surveying.
Accuracy: High-resolution data and precise measurements using GNSS and RTK technologies.
Safety: Survey hazardous or hard-to-reach areas without putting workers at risk.
Custom Solutions: Maps, models, and analyses tailored to your unique project requirements.

Our Core Drone Mapping Services

Orthomosaic Maps

Orthomosaic maps are high-resolution, georeferenced images created by stitching together multiple aerial photographs captured by drones. These maps provide a detailed, accurate representation of large areas, making them ideal for land surveying, urban planning, and agriculture. The precision of orthomosaics enables accurate measurements, assessments, and visualizations, supporting decision-making and monitoring over time

Contour Maps

Contour maps depict the elevation and shape of the land through the use of contour lines, offering a clear visualization of terrain changes. These maps are used in civil engineering, geological surveys, and land development projects. By providing detailed information on slopes and elevations, contour maps assist in planning infrastructure, managing land resources, and conducting environmental assessments.

High resolution orthomosaic thermal map for building inspection

Volumetric Maps

Volumetric maps provide precise measurements of volume for stockpiles, landfills, or other material accumulations. These maps are particularly useful in industries like mining, construction, and waste management, where accurate volume calculations are necessary for resource management and regulatory compliance. By offering an efficient and accurate method of measuring material quantities, volumetric maps help optimize operations and reporting.

High resolution orthomosaic map from a drone survey to create a topographic map

Digital Elevation Models (DEM)

Digital Elevation Models (DEM) provide a 2.5D representation of the Earth's surface and are the foundation for both Digital Surface Models (DSM) and Digital Terrain Models (DTM). DEMs are used in applications like flood risk assessment, land-use planning, and environmental management. While DSMs capture the surface including structures and vegetation, DTMs focus solely on the bare earth. DEMs play a crucial role in terrain analysis, enabling accurate simulations of water flow, erosion, and other landscape features for projects across civil engineering, agriculture, and geology

Images extracted from photogrammetry and GIS software to output elevation contours for topographic map

Thermal Maps

Thermal maps capture temperature variations across a given area, using drone-mounted thermal sensors to detect heat distribution. These maps are valuable in applications like building inspections, where they help identify heat loss or insulation issues, and in agriculture, where they can detect water stress in crops. Thermal mapping provides actionable insights for improving energy efficiency and optimizing agricultural practices.

High resolution orthomosaic map of stockpile volumetric survey

Industries We Serve

Construction: Measure progress, manage resources, and monitor site conditions.
Agriculture: Optimize crop yields and monitor soil health with precision.
Environmental Management: Track land degradation and conservation areas.
Mining and Quarrying: Manage stockpiles and assess environmental impacts.

Mapping FAQ’s

With RTK or PPK and well-placed GCPs, we routinely achieve centimetre-level accuracy (e.g., ~1–2 cm horizontal and ~2–3 cm vertical).

GCPs improve absolute accuracy and are recommended for engineering-grade deliverables.
We often use a hybrid workflow. RTK/PPK for consistency plus a limited number of GCPs and independent check points to meet your tolerances efficiently.

We collect independent checkpoints, report horizontal/vertical residuals and RMSE, and include coordinate system details, camera calibration, and flight parameters.
You receive a QA summary with accuracy stats and control/check point tables.

Georeferenced orthomosaics, DSM/DTM/DEM, contours, breaklines, classified point clouds, cut/fill and stockpile volume reports, and CAD/GIS exports.
We can align outputs to your project CRS and layering standards.

Formats: GeoTIFF (COG optional), LAZ/LAS, DXF/DWG, SHP, GeoPackage, CSV, and PDF summaries.
CRS: NAD83(CSRS) / UTM zones, MTM, site-specific local grids, and custom vertical datums when provided.

Yes. We compute per-pile volumes, cut/fill maps against design or best-fit bases, and provide time-series comparisons for audits.
Deliverables can include per-pile IDs, CSV tables, and annotated plan sheets.

Photogrammetry models the visible surface (DSM).
Where true bare-earth is required under vegetation, we recommend LiDAR or a fused LiDAR+RGB workflow.
We can also classify and filter point clouds to reduce vegetation influence.

Typical parameters: 0.5–2 cm/pixel GSD, ≥80/70% front/side overlap (higher for complex sites), constant altitude, consistent lighting, and low-wind conditions.
We use crosshatch or corridor patterns when appropriate.

Field time depends on site size and airspace access; many sites are flown in a few hours.
Standard delivery is 3–7 business days; large or multi-phase projects are scheduled with staged handoffs.

Site address and scope, access details, known hazards, preferred coordinate system, any existing survey control or design surfaces, and deliverable requirements.
If GCPs are needed, we’ll coordinate placement and survey method.

Yes. We operate under Transport Canada RPAS rules, coordinate with NAV CANADA when required, follow site safety plans, and maintain commercial aviation liability coverage.

Enterprise RTK/PPK aircraft with high-resolution mapping payloads, survey-grade GNSS for control and checks, and professional photogrammetry software.
Workflows are standardized for repeatability, with full QA/QC and audit-ready exports.