How LiDAR is Redefining Accuracy Standards on Construction Sites
Sub-centimeter point clouds are transforming how contractors verify earthworks, track progress, and avoid costly rework. Here is what the data actually shows.
Precision from above. Data you can build on. Deploy autonomous survey fleets delivering millimeter-grade topographical intelligence — on demand.
15K+
Acres Mapped
±0.5cm
Accuracy
0
Safety Incidents
Coordinates
47.6062° N, 122.3321° W
GSD
0.5 cm/px
The Arsenal
Four precision payloads. One autonomous platform. Zero compromise on accuracy.
Up to 1.5M points/sec. Penetrates canopy, fog, and low light. Delivers sub-centimeter accuracy for terrain modeling, stockpile volumes, and structural inspection.
1.5M
pts/sec
±0.5cm
accuracy
360°
coverage
2cm GSD resolution. Georeferenced, metrically accurate, CRS-compatible outputs ready for GIS integration.
Radiometric FLIR payloads detect heat anomalies in roofing, electrical infrastructure, solar arrays, and agricultural stress.
Dense point clouds processed into textured 3D meshes and BIM-ready models. Deliver directly into Revit, AutoCAD, or ArcGIS.
IFC
BIM Export
OBJ
Mesh
DXF
CAD
GeoTIFF
GIS
Fully autonomous mission planning with RTK-GPS waypoint execution. No pilot needed on large repetitive surveys. Fleet coordination across 50+ units simultaneously.
$ altis deploy --mission survey_grid_A7
Fleet: 4 units | Area: 240ha | ETA: 2h 14m
Status: EXECUTING ██████████░░░░ 68%
The Proof
Numbers don't lie. Our record is built on the hardest sites, strictest tolerances, and zero incidents.
15K+
Acres Mapped
Across construction, mining, agriculture, and infrastructure sectors worldwide.
±0.5cm
Positional Accuracy
Sub-centimeter accuracy verified against ground control points on every deliverable.
0
Safety Incidents
Every mission executed under ISO 9001-certified safety management protocols.
1.5M
LiDAR pts/sec
12
Active Drones
48h
Data Delivery
240ha
Per Day Capacity
The Tech
Purpose-built platforms. Modular payloads. Every unit mission-optimized.
Payload
Velodyne VLP-32
Flight Time
55 min
Max Range
200m AGL
Points/sec
1.5M
Sensor
Sony 61MP RGB
Flight Time
90 min
Coverage
240 ha/hr
GSD
2 cm/px
Sensor
FLIR Vue Pro R
Resolution
640×512 px
Sensitivity
<0.05°C
Range
-20 to 550°C
Application
Stockpile Vol.
Vol. Accuracy
±1.5%
Processing
<4 hours
Output
DEM + Report
Deploy Time
<3 min
Wind Rating
15 m/s
Autonomy
Full RTK
IP Rating
IP54
Survey Intel
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Mission briefing
Send us your project brief. Our operations team will return a detailed flight plan, timeline, and fixed-price quote within 24 hours.
24-hour quote turnaround — fixed pricing, no surprises.
Data delivery in 48 hours — cloud-hosted, immediately actionable.
Fully insured, Part 107 certified — enterprise-grade compliance.