Drone Orthomosaic Mapping | Accurate Aerial Maps & Survey Data
Precise overhead imagery stitched into georeferenced maps for planning, land management, and site analysis.
About This Service
What you get with Altitude
Orthomosaic mapping uses drone photogrammetry to produce geometrically corrected, scale-accurate aerial maps with embedded coordinate data. A measurable, exportable overhead image usable directly in GIS, CAD, and planning applications.
Why it matters
Altitude was founded by a Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) and operates with the rigour of a professional practice. Every job is CAA-authorised, £5m insured, and deliverables land within 48 hours.
What's Included
How it works
From enquiry to delivery
Tell us your requirements
Share the site, what you need captured, and any timing. A quick form or a phone call works.
Desktop review & quote
We review the site, conditions, and any FRZ considerations, then come back with a clear quote.
Instruction confirmed
You confirm; we agree access, dates, and any site-specific details with you or the agent.
Site-specific RAMS
A method statement and risk assessment written for your site, shared in advance of the flight.
Deliverables in 48 hours
Full image set issued within 48 hours of the flight, via secure file transfer.
FAQs
Common questions
What accuracy can you achieve with orthomosaic mapping?
With ground control points, we achieve 2–3 cm horizontal accuracy and 3–5 cm vertical accuracy, suitable for planning submissions, land registry boundary disputes, and construction setting-out.
What file formats do you deliver?
We deliver GeoTIFF orthomosaics, digital elevation models, point clouds (.las / .laz), and contour data in DXF or shapefile formats. We agree output requirements with you before the survey.
How large a site can you map in one visit?
We can map several hundred hectares in a single day, depending on site complexity and airspace constraints. For very large sites, we plan a multi-day programme.
Can orthomosaic maps be used for planning applications?
Yes. Georeferenced aerial maps are accepted by local planning authorities for site location plans, topographic surveys, and landscape context assessments. We can produce outputs formatted to your planning consultant's requirements.
Can you calculate volumes from the survey data?
Yes. From the digital elevation model, we can calculate stockpile volumes, cut-and-fill quantities, and earthwork progress, useful for quarry management, civil engineering, and agricultural applications.
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White Label Capture
We fly. You deliver. CAA-authorised drone capture under your branding, for your client engagements.
Get a Quote
Ready to book a orthomosaic mapping survey?
Tell us about your project and we'll come back with a clear scope and fixed price, usually the same day.
Same day
Response time
We review every enquiry personally and come back with a clear scope and fixed price.
Within 48hrs of inspection
Deliverables
Full image set and 4K video, ready for your team to use.
£5m insured
Public liability
Every flight is fully insured and conducted under CAA authorisation.
Free to enquire
No obligation
No sales team, no automated follow-ups. Just a direct response from us.