Aerial Mapping
South Plains Aerial Imaging provides High-Resolution Aerial Mapping to provide our clients an indispensable tool in data collection and evaluation. High-resolution aerial maps have revolutionized the way we visualize and interact with the world. From community projects to professional applications, orthomosaic mapping offers practical solutions for businesses, individuals, and organizations.
The practical applications of aerial maps differ across various fields, demonstrating their versatility and value. Some of those applications would be:
- Construction Progression
- Visual Job Site Inspection
- Parking Lot Maintenance
- Road Assessments
- Event Planning
- Storm Path Visualization
- Evacuation Planning
- Historical Site Mapping
- Infrastructure Inspection
- Stockpile Volumetric Measurements
- Terrain Elevation Data
- Digital Surface Model Creation
- Three Dimensional Modeling
The following examples demonstrate the broad utility and value of high-resolution aerial maps. Please contact South Plains Aerial Imaging today for more information regarding our Aerial Mapping Service and let us know how we may be of assistance.
This example illustrates how high-resolution, and up-to-date aerial imagery of a construction site, can make it an excellent tool for tracking project progression. These maps give project managers, contractors, and stakeholders a consistent visual timeline of work completed over days, weeks, or months. They allow for precise measurement of areas, distances, and materials, and help identify delays, deviations from plans, or safety concerns early. Aerial maps support clear communication between teams and clients, enhance documentation for reporting or permitting, and reduce the need for frequent site visits. Overall, they streamline decision-making and help keep construction projects on schedule and on budget.
(Zoom in to view high-resolution detail of the construction site.)
This example illustrates how aerial maps can be a valuable tool for performing volumetric measurements of stockpiles on a construction site. High-resolution, georeferenced imagery allows for accurate 2D visualization of the site, which can be paired with elevation data (like digital surface models) to calculate the volume of materials such as dirt, gravel, sand, or debris. This method is much faster, safer, and more cost-effective than traditional ground-based surveying. It helps project managers monitor material usage, track inventory levels, estimate costs, and plan logistics with greater efficiency. Regular updates also enable comparisons over time, making it easy to measure changes in volume and keep operations on schedule.
(Zoom in and click on a highlighted area to access volumetric measurement data for existing stockpiles on site.)
This example illustrates how aerial maps can be used in 3D modeling applications. Aerial maps provide high-resolution, georeferenced imagery that serves as the foundation for generating accurate and realistic three-dimensional representations of a site. When combined with elevation data—such as digital surface models (DSMs) or point clouds captured during drone flights—these maps help create detailed 3D models of terrain, structures, and landscapes. This is especially useful in applications like urban planning, architectural visualization, construction design, and virtual simulations, where spatial accuracy and real-world context are essential. Orthomosaic-based 3D models enhance project visualization, improve collaboration among stakeholders, and support more precise measurements and analysis throughout the planning and development process.
(Use your cursor to interact with and explore the 3D model.)
This example illustrates the versatility of aerial maps for site evaluation and planning. This type of map is ideal for evaluating site design, and measuring features like fields, courts, and pathways with precision. It also supports asset management by documenting infrastructure, equipment, and landscaping, and serves as a powerful tool for planning maintenance, identifying potential issues, or showcasing the site to stakeholders. More detailed and up-to-date than satellite imagery, orthomosaic maps offer a clear visual reference that enhances decision-making, planning, and communication for any recreation or sports facility.
(Zoom in to see the high-resolution informational detail of the complex.)
This examples illustrates how aerial maps can be used for elevation and topography information. When used to generate a Digital Surface Model (DSM), an aerial map provides detailed elevation data of a geographic area by capturing the height of all visible surfaces—like buildings, trees, terrain, and other structures. This allows for a precise representation of the landscape, which is valuable for applications such as site planning, drainage and water flow analysis, cut-and-fill calculations, and line-of-sight assessments. It helps engineers, planners, and surveyors understand the topography, assess how natural or man-made features interact with the environment, and make data-driven decisions. Combined with visual imagery, a DSM from an orthomosaic map turns aerial data into actionable insight for land development, construction, environmental monitoring, and more.
(To find the height of an object, hover your cursor over it on the map to see its altitude displayed in the top right corner. Then, subtract that number from the color-coded elevation shown in the legend at the bottom of the map.)