UAV Drone Services

UAV Drone Services

Turning Point Surveys delivers cutting-edge UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) drone services that transform the way data is collected across large and challenging terrain. Our certified drone pilots and advanced sensor payloads provide high-accuracy aerial mapping, volumetric analysis, and site inspection with a fraction of the time and cost of traditional methods.

From pipeline corridors and mining sites to infrastructure projects and environmental assessments, our drone program integrates seamlessly with our broader survey capabilities to give clients a complete, accurate picture of their site — coast to coast across Canada.

Benefits of Our UAV Services

Our UAV program delivers precision data with a reduced field footprint, enabling faster decisions and lower project risk.

Rapid aerial data collection over large areas
Centimetre-level accuracy with RTK/PPK processing
Safe access to hazardous or remote locations
Seamless integration with ground survey deliverables
Orthomosaics, point clouds, DEMs, and 3D models

Certified Pilots

Transport Canada Advanced Operations certified pilots operating compliant, insured aircraft across all Canadian provinces and territories.

Fast Turnaround

Streamlined field-to-deliverable workflows mean processed orthomosaics, point clouds, and reports are in your hands faster than traditional survey methods.

High Accuracy Data

RTK and PPK GPS processing delivers centimetre-level horizontal and vertical accuracy, meeting or exceeding engineering-grade survey standards.

Canada-Wide Coverage

We mobilize our drone crews to urban centres and remote northern sites from coast to coast, supporting projects wherever they take us.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of deliverables can I expect from a UAV survey?

Our UAV surveys produce a range of deliverables including georeferenced orthomosaic imagery, classified LiDAR or photogrammetric point clouds, digital elevation models (DEMs), 3D surface models, and detailed inspection reports — all formatted to your project specifications.

What accuracy can I expect from your drone surveys?

Using RTK-enabled platforms and PPK post-processing, we routinely achieve horizontal accuracies of 1–3 cm and vertical accuracies of 2–5 cm, depending on project conditions and control network density. We provide full accuracy reports with every deliverable.

Can you fly in remote or restricted airspace?

Yes. Our Advanced Operations certification allows us to fly in controlled airspace and beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) with the appropriate authorizations. We manage all Transport Canada airspace approvals and coordination with nav-com facilities on behalf of our clients.

How does drone surveying compare in cost to traditional methods?

For large or complex sites, UAV surveys can dramatically reduce field time and cost compared to traditional ground-based survey. The exact savings depend on project size and terrain, but clients frequently see 40–70% reductions in data acquisition time for large area mapping projects.