Drone Surveys & Drone Data Processing

With over 30 years of aerial mapping experience, Landair Surveys brings an accuracy-first approach to every drone land surveying project. Using both fixed-wing and multi-rotor RPAs, we capture high-quality data across construction sites, property developments, and remote terrain in Melbourne, Sydney, and regional areas.  

Every flight is completed by our CASA-certified, fully insured pilots – with strict safety protocols and quality checks built into every project. 

Why drone land surveying?

Drone construction surveys and drone property survey methods deliver high-accuracy data faster, safer and often at a lower cost than traditional land surveying. Choose drone (RPA) surveying for:

  • Rapid capture over large areas or hard-to-access sites
  • Centimetre-level survey accuracy with minimal on-ground disruption
  • High-res imagery, surface models and volumetric outputs
  • Lower risk in hazardous or environmentally sensitive areas
  • Fast access to real-time insights for project management

When not to choose drone surveying?

While drone surveys excel at detailed, localised mapping, crewed aerial surveys may be more efficient for:

Very large regional areas, like in state-wide mapping and floodplain modelling

Higher-altitude surveys with wide-angle capture across thousands of sq. km.

Who needs drone surveys?

Drone land surveying is fast, flexible and ideal for capturing topographic data and surface models. We support industries that rely on survey mapping and real-time updates — especially in Melbourne and Sydney.

Surveying for Architects

Architects and heritage specialists

✔ Rooftop and façade mapping

✔ Photogrammetric point clouds for floor plan design

→ Captures architectural detail that's difficult or unsafe to access via ground surveys

Surveying for Engineering / Construction

Engineers and construction professionals

✔ Pre-, progress and post-build flyovers for drone construction surveys

✔ Earthworks tracking and volumetric surface change detection

✔ Imagery for QA, planning and build verification

→ Monitor change over time and improve survey accuracy

Surveying for Property Consultants

Property consultants and developers

✔ Site-wide, high-resolution imagery from drone property survey

✔ Overlay boundaries, titles and planning data

→ Enable informed due diligence, lease mapping and planning decisions

Landfill stockpiles

Mining and quarry operators

✔ Face mapping, pit conditions, and cut/fill calculations

✔ Accurate volumes for stockpile management

✔ Routine scans for progress monitoring

→ Reduce on-site risk and improve resource allocation

Landfill filling heatmap

Landfill managers and operators

✔ Scheduled thermal flyovers for hotspot detection

✔ Volumetric calculations and surface change tracking

✔ Mapping of utilities and infrastructure

→ Supports environmental compliance and life-of-landfill planning

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What do we deliver with drone surveys or data processing?

Whether we capture the data or process your drone footage, we turn raw RPA imagery into accurate, usable survey outputs. Our team supports developers, engineers, and construction firms throughout Melbourne and Sydney.

Our deliverables support drone construction surveysaerial land survey drone work, and complex survey mapping requirements.

Let’s get started.