Topographic Mapping

Topographic mapping is a routine task for solar plant design and construction projects. Visualise your solar plant project using high-resolution aerial data at the fraction of the time and cost of traditional methods.

Topographical Mapping

Using a combination of both aerial and ground-based methods, Above delivers a high-resolution map of the site including accurate elevation data.

Orthomosaic

A highly accurate and detailed top-down 2D orthometric image of your entire site, created through professional drone surveying and aerial mapping services, providing precise measurements, true-to-scale imagery, and essential data for construction planning, land surveying, and site analysis.

Digital Surface Model (DSM)

A full digital elevation model (DEM) of your site showing the elevation of every pixel, created using professional drone surveying and aerial mapping technology to deliver precise terrain data for confirming terrain profiles, slope analysis, and site planning.

Linework

Provides site linework with contours and labelled key features. Ground-based surveying can be done if needed.

Key features include:

Vegetation
Water bodies (lakes, rivers, ponds)
Roads and tracks
Power lines
Buildings and structures and other potential obstructions or shading sources

This combines drone and ground-based data to detail site features.

Tin Surfaces

A DTM (Digital Terrain Model) TIN surface will be supplied in LandXML format and linked to the primary DWG deliverable, ensuring compatibility with leading CAD and civil design software.

This dataset supports accurate ground modeling, volume calculations, and site design, making it ideal for professional land surveying and engineering applications.

We provide accurate topographical surveys capturing site levels, structures, boundaries, and key features.

All surveys are carried out using industry-approved equipment and best-practice methods, delivering reliable data suitable for planning, design, and construction purposes, with outputs supplied in formats to meet client and regulatory requirements.

Aerial view of farmland with green crops on one side and brown harvested fields on the other, a straight dirt road running between the fields, and a small structure at the edge of the harvested area.

An aerial view of farmland showing areas marked with red and blue lines, and labels indicating dry tanks, dense brambles, and hidden mounds underneath. The terrain is green with some darker patches of vegetation.

Aerial view of a terrain with marked features including a dry tank, dense brambles with a hidden mound underneath, and contour lines indicating elevation. The terrain is mostly green with some open ground near a dirt road on the right.

Aerial map of a large grassy park with blue flags and yellow dots marking specific points along the pathways and perimeter.

Advantages of Above’s solution

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Industry leading quality

Our services are designed specifically for your project’s needs.

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Time and cost effective

Topographic mapping saves you time compared to traditional surveys and at a fraction of the cost

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Real-world accuracy

Flight and ground routes are planned by our experienced team, ensuring sufficient row/column overlap. Using GPS-RTK to take ‘ground control’ points across the site to ensure real-world accuracy.