Thermal + visual inspection of infrastructure assets (rooftop HVAC, building envelopes, utility boxes, mechanical equipment, pipelines, etc.) to detect overheating, insulation failures, heat leaks, inefficiencies — ideal for facility managers, building owners, or maintenance contractors. Deliverables: annotated thermal/visual images and a condition report.

Night or low-light thermal scan of property, yard, woodland or surroundings to help locate lost pets or other warm-bodied targets — especially in dense vegetation or after hours. Deliverables: thermal video/imagery, geo-referenced search grid logs, location hits/heat-signature notes.

Use thermal imaging to identify moisture intrusion, hidden leaks, poor insulation, insulation voids, heat-loss areas — especially useful for large, flat, or hard-access roofs; deliverables: thermal + visual orthomosaic, annotated images pinpointing potential problem areas.

Thermal scan (infrared + visual) of solar panels or arrays to detect hot-spots, malfunctioning cells, bypass-diode failures, panel damage or shading issues; deliverables include thermal overlay photos/maps and a written summary log.

For clients who need ultra-fine resolution and digital-twin capability, AeroDynamic Drone Services now offers a specialized 3D modeling service tailored to infrastructure, buildings, towers, antennas and other important assets.

What You Get

• A high-resolution 3D model of the target structure or asset, captured with overlapping oblique and nadir imagery, optimized for fine feature fidelity.

• Deliverables include:

  • Processed 3D model files (commonly point cloud, mesh and textured model format for client review)

  • Option to supply RAW imagery for client processing (if preferred)

  • Optional orthomosaic/top-down extract specifically of the modelled asset, for plan-view use

• Mission captured on the DJI Matrice 4E platform, featuring:

  • 4/3″ 20 MP wide-angle sensor with mechanical shutter (reduces motion blur)

  • Smart 3D Capture mode with five-directional oblique imaging, enabling complex shaped assets and improved model accuracy

  • RTK/PPK positioning capability (horizontal: ~1 cm + 1 ppm; vertical: ~1.5 cm + 1 ppm) via the Matrice 4E platform

Accuracy & Resolution

• Target ground sample distance (GSD): ≈ 0.20 cm – 0.50 cm/pixel, depending on asset size, flight parameters, and detail required.

• Typical area scope: structures, towers, antennas, façades or small buildings (rather than wide-area mapping).

• Because of the combination of oblique capture, mechanical shutter, dense overlap and the Matrice 4E’s high-spec sensor, you’ll obtain models with significantly more fidelity compared to standard orthomosaic-only flights.

Why This Matters

• Higher resolution (sub-centimeter GSD) means you can clearly resolve fine features: fasteners, structural joints, antenna elements, façade textures, towers, ladder rungs, etc.

• Oblique multi-angle imagery ensures the 3D model isn’t just flat — it captures depth, overhangs, complex geometry and volumetric assets.

• The Matrice 4E’s mechanical shutter and five-direction capture improve data quality and reduce errors in the model reconstruction.

• Deliverables support professional workflows: digital twin creation, inspection planning, structural asset documentation, BIM integration, and more.

Ideal Use-Cases

• Small-footprint structures: e.g., a maintenance building, communications tower, antenna array, bridge footing, small industrial building.

• Façade and rooftop asset modeling for roof-top equipment, solar panels, HVAC units, antennas.

• Structural documentation for renovation, inspection, asset management, or digital twin creation.

• Highly detailed capture for marketing visuals, heritage asset preservation, or client deliverables requiring highest fidelity.

Important Notes / Constraints

• Because of the ultra-high resolution and dense capture pattern, flight time and processing time are greater than standard mapping missions — this will typically result in higher cost relative to our standard orthomosaic service.

• Asset size must be manageable — large campuses or wide-area zones are better suited for our standard mapping service rather than ultra-detail mode.

• Site access, lighting, obstructions, surface texture and ground control affect final output quality — we’ll always review these in the quote stage.

• Deliverables may number many gigabytes (RAW imagery + point clouds + meshes) — we’ll coordinate delivery format with you.

Perfect for residential listings up to 1–2 acres or a single building. Includes 15–25 high-resolution edited photos and/or a 30–60 second video reel highlighting key features from multiple angles. Deliverables optimized for MLS and social media.

Get high-accuracy aerial mapping built for commercial properties, shopping centers, manufacturing buildings, and construction sites that need dependable, centimeter-level detail without the cost of a full engineering survey.

This service produces a clean, geo-referenced map ideal for areas in the 1–5 acre range.

What You Get

• Stitched Orthomosaic Map (JPEG or TIFF)
  A fully processed, high-resolution top-down map ready for planning, visualization, reporting, or documentation.

• RAW Photo Set (All Overlapping Imagery)
  Perfect for teams who want to process the data themselves in their own software (e.g., DroneDeploy, Pix4D, Metashape, RealityCapture).

• Both Deliverables if Requested
  Some clients prefer to work with the stitched ortho and maintain a full archival dataset—no problem.

• Optional measurement overlay for distances, areas, and annotations.

Captured using the DJI Matrice 4E, featuring:

• Mechanical shutter for distortion-free mapping

• 0.5-second photo intervals

• Flight speeds up to ~20 m/s, enabling fast coverage with high overlap

• Significantly better mapping throughput than common electronic-shutter drones that fly slower and risk motion blur

Accuracy & Resolution

• Standard mapping produces ~1.5 cm/pixel GSD, ideal for:

  • Sidewalks, curbs, pavement edges

  • Parking lot layouts

  • Roofing conditions

  • Construction progress documentation

  • Utility layout references

• When needed, flights can be optimized to reach ~1.0 cm/pixel GSD while still covering up to ~5 acres efficiently.

This level of detail exceeds typical “general-purpose” mapping (often 2–3 cm/pixel), providing clearer definition of small features, site markings, and surface conditions.

Why This Matters

• The combination of high-speed capture, mechanical shutter, and low GSD creates clean, reliable orthomosaics suitable for decision-making and planning.

• Faster mapping means lower cost and quicker turnaround—especially valuable for commercial sites and active job sites.

Good to Know

• This service is optimized for areas up to ~5 acres.

• Ultra-high-detail sub-centimeter work (0.20–0.50 cm/pixel) is available with our High-Detail Modeling service offering.

• Final accuracy may vary depending on weather, lighting, and site reflectivity, but every mission is flown with strict overlap and optimized flight planning.

Safe, efficient aerial inspection of roofs, gutters, chimneys, or solar panels without climbing ladders. Includes 20–40 detailed images covering all roof sections, with optional annotation for problem areas. Perfect for adjusters or contractors.

Ideal for small businesses, marinas, or dealerships. A set of high-impact aerial photos showcasing your property or product, edited for clarity and composition. Deliverables ready for web, print, and social platforms.

Professional-grade site capture using RTK drone mapping for sub-inch precision. Deliverables include an orthomosaic map. Perfect for site planning, engineering, or construction documentation.

A cinematic, edited highlight video captured in 4K—ideal for social media, ads, or website banners. Includes dynamic drone movements, smooth transitions, and branded overlays if requested.

Capture the atmosphere and scale of your event from the air. Includes crowd-safe drone operation, cinematic establishing shots, and optional highlight reel editing. Deliverables typically include 30–50 photos and a 1–3 minute recap video.

Comprehensive aerial imagery of active construction sites. Includes both nadir and oblique imagery for complete coverage, updated at regular intervals. Deliverables can include time-lapse sequences, maps, and progress comparison images.

Professional-grade site capture using RTK drone mapping for sub-inch precision. Deliverables include a 3D model and digital surface model (DSM). Perfect for site planning, engineering, or construction documentation.

Scheduled aerial missions to track progress over weeks or months. Deliverables include consistent orthomosaics, time-lapse video, and volume or progress analytics—ideal for developers and project managers.

Detailed visual inspection of bridges, towers, powerlines, and infrastructure assets. Captured using zoom and thermal payloads when needed. Deliverables include annotated imagery, inspection reports, and video documentation for engineering review.

Designed for apartment communities, commercial plazas, or large estates. Includes aerial photos and videos of each building plus wide establishing shots. Optional editing packages for marketing or investor reports.

Enterprise-level aerial mapping with the DJI Matrice 4E and RTK base for precision surveying. Deliverables include orthomosaic maps, DSM/DTM models, and export-ready data for CAD or GIS platforms. Ideal for solar farms, developments, and land management.