Case studies

Survey solutions applied to real project challenges

Drone survey supporting infrastructure planning

Infrastructure · Nairobi

Urban roads survey control and drone preparation

SkyMap field teams verified established control points and set additional survey control to support upcoming aerial surveys for urban road and junction design work.

Methods: GNSS / control survey / drone planningFocus: design-ready positional control

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LiDAR survey equipment used for terrain mapping

LiDAR · Mara

High-density LiDAR capture in complex terrain

A recent Mara mission used a newer LiDAR workflow to improve point density, vegetation penetration and field efficiency, producing cleaner terrain information for processing.

Methods: drone LiDAR / GNSSFocus: terrain capture under vegetation

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Autonomous bathymetry survey vessel used for hydrographic and water-resource mapping

Water resources · Africa

Integrated LiDAR and bathymetric survey

For projects around dams and water bodies, combining aerial LiDAR topography with sonar bathymetry provides a more complete view of surrounding terrain and submerged surfaces.

Methods: LiDAR / sonar bathymetryOutputs: depth, terrain, contours, volume analysis

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Building a broader case-study library

We are continuing to document completed assignments across infrastructure, agriculture, mining, water resources and environmental mapping. New project stories can be added here as approvals and project material become available.

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