Processed near-nadir view of a Lamorna textured terrain and site model

Survey & Mapping

Create detailed spatial records of sites, land and structures.

Planned nadir and oblique capture can produce orthomosaics, 3D models, measurements and mapped site records for land, buildings, infrastructure and heritage assets.

Create a usable spatial record of a site or structure.

Lamorna uses planned aerial survey capture and photogrammetry to create clear, practical records of land, buildings and complex structures.

Orthomosaics, textured 3D models and mapped site information can support surveyors, engineers, architects, contractors and asset owners with planning, measurement, technical review and project communication.

Detailed oblique capture can also create permanent digital records of temples, statues, historic façades and other heritage assets, supporting conservation planning, interpretation and public engagement.

Oblique processed model view of a residential building and its surrounding site
Detailed building model showing the structure, roof and surrounding context.

What the survey can support

Orthomosaic Site Mapping

Create a detailed overhead site record from planned overlapping nadir imagery, with georeferencing and project controls where required.

Terrain and Surface Mapping

Record terrain, surface features, levels and wider site context, with surface models or contours where suitable and agreed.

Measurements and Volumes

Support area, distance, height, stockpile and earthwork calculations using appropriate spatial data and agreed project controls.

3D Site and Structure Models

Create navigable textured models of land, buildings, infrastructure or complex structures for planning, coordination, technical review and communication.

Heritage and Cultural-Asset Capture

Create detailed digital records of temples, statues, historic façades and other cultural assets for documentation, conservation support, interpretation and public communication.

Environmental Baseline Surveys

Create a dated spatial record of slopes, coastlines, vegetation, ground condition or other environmental features for planning and future comparison.

Wide processed model view of a rural site with terrain, vegetation and buildings
Wide site model showing terrain, structures and the wider spatial context.

Capture methods selected around the required output

Nadir Capture

Downward-facing imagery collected in a planned grid, commonly used to create orthomosaics, measurable overhead records and terrain or surface outputs.

Oblique Capture

Angled imagery collected around a site, building or structure to record façades, vertical geometry and three-dimensional detail.

Combined Capture

Nadir and oblique imagery can be processed together to create more complete models of complex sites, buildings, statues and structures.

Spatial outputs prepared for practical use

01

Orthomosaic

A detailed overhead site image assembled from overlapping aerial photographs, with georeferencing where specified.

02

Textured 3D Model

A navigable three-dimensional representation of a site, building, structure or asset.

03

Dense Point Cloud

A detailed collection of spatial points that can support measurement, modelling and compatible downstream workflows.

04

Terrain or Surface Model

Terrain or surface information, with contours where appropriate and agreed.

05

Measurements and Volumes

Areas, distances, heights, stockpiles or earthworks calculated from suitable project data.

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Organised Image and Delivery Record

High-resolution nadir and oblique imagery supplied with agreed output formats, coordinate information, control notes and project limitations.

Accuracy and control agreed for the intended use

Required coverage, resolution, coordinate system, control strategy, output format and accuracy expectations are agreed before capture. The achievable result depends on the site, image-capture method, equipment, flight geometry, survey control, processing workflow and intended use of the deliverables.

  • Coverage and ground resolution
  • Coordinate and control requirements
  • Output formats
  • Site constraints
  • Accuracy expectations and limitations
  • Quality checks before delivery

Where legal boundaries, statutory surveying or formally surveyed control are required, Lamorna’s aerial data can support the appropriately qualified land surveyor or project professional.

From survey planning to usable spatial output

01

Plan the survey

Agree the site, intended use, required coverage, level of detail, output formats and control requirements.

02

Capture the site

Collect systematic nadir, oblique or combined imagery using a planned mission appropriate to the required output.

03

Process and check

Process the imagery, review alignment and coverage, and complete appropriate quality and accuracy checks.

04

Deliver the outputs

Supply the agreed mapped, measured or three-dimensional outputs in suitable formats with relevant delivery notes.

Discuss a survey or mapping project.

Tell us about the site or structure, the information you need and how the outputs will be used. We will recommend an appropriate capture method and set of deliverables.

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