Orthophoto with Drone
Georeferenced Orthophoto for Construction, Land and Project Planning
Orthophoto with drone is an efficient method for creating an up-to-date, high-resolution and measurable map base of an area. Unlike standard aerial photos, an orthophoto is corrected so that the image becomes scale-correct in the ground plane. This makes the material useful for planning, documentation, project control, land development, construction work and technical follow-up.
Using drones, we can quickly collect detailed aerial images of a project area and process the data into a georeferenced orthophoto. The result is a clear top-down overview with high detail and better actuality than many older map sources.
We provide orthophoto with drone across Sweden and can carry out projects in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Uppsala, Västerås, Örebro, Linköping, Norrköping, Jönköping, Gävle and other regions depending on the needs of the project.
When Is Orthophoto with Drone Used?
Orthophoto with drone is used when you need a clear and current map base of an area. It can be useful for construction projects, land development, roadworks, property documentation, infrastructure projects, industrial areas, forestry, site planning or documentation of existing conditions.
A drone orthophoto can be used to create an overview, compare changes over time, verify completed work or support communication between clients, contractors, consultants, project managers and other stakeholders.
Common use cases include:
- construction sites and land development areas
- earthworks and civil engineering projects
- properties, roofs and larger land areas
- roads, work zones, storage areas and access routes
- documentation before, during and after a project
- planning, project follow-up and technical documentation
- visual comparison of progress and changes over time
Benefits of Orthophoto from Drone
One of the main benefits of orthophoto from drone is that the data can be collected quickly and adapted to the specific needs of the project. Instead of relying only on older map material, you get an updated view of how the area actually looks at the time of the flight.
Drones also make it possible to document areas that can be time-consuming to inspect manually. For construction, land development and project planning, an orthophoto can provide better overview, clearer communication and a more structured basis for decisions.
A professionally produced orthophoto with drone can help you:
- get a clear overview of the full project area
- document current conditions and changes
- create visual material for meetings and project planning
- check work areas, excavation zones, stockpiles and access roads
- combine image data with measurements and other digital project data
- reduce the need for manual documentation on site
How the Process Works
Each project starts with a review of the area, the purpose of the orthophoto and the type of delivery required. The flight is then planned based on site conditions, applicable regulations, desired level of detail, flight altitude, image overlap and accuracy requirements.
When needed, we can use RTK, GCPs or control points to improve georeferencing and create a more reliable result. The right method depends on the project requirements, the area to be documented and how the material will be used after delivery.
After the flight, the image data is processed through photogrammetry. The images are aligned, corrected and processed into an orthophoto that can be used as visual and technical documentation. Depending on the project, the orthophoto can also be combined with point clouds, 3D models, elevation models or volume calculations.
Delivery and File Formats
The delivery is adapted to how the material will be used. For some projects, a high-resolution orthophoto for visual documentation is enough. For other projects, georeferenced material may be needed for use in GIS, CAD or other planning and design tools.
Examples of delivery formats and material include:
- high-resolution orthophoto
- georeferenced orthophoto
- GeoTIFF
- image material for documentation
- point cloud if required
- simple report or project overview
- digital delivery through a secure link
We can also help with recurring flights where the same area is documented at several different stages. This is especially useful for construction projects, land development and assignments where progress needs to be followed over time.
Accuracy, RTK and Control Points
The accuracy of an orthophoto with drone depends on several factors, including flight altitude, camera quality, image overlap, lighting conditions, ground structure and how the data is georeferenced.
For projects where the orthophoto will be used as technical documentation, RTK, GCPs or control points can be important parts of the workflow. For simpler visual documentation, the requirements may be lower, while construction, surveying and project planning often require a more controlled approach.
We help you choose the right level based on the purpose of the project. The goal is not to make the solution more complicated than necessary, but to deliver an orthophoto that is useful, clear and adapted to the assignment.
Orthophoto with Drone Across Sweden
Stockholm Drone Teknik AB provides orthophoto with drone across Sweden. We mainly work with companies, property owners, construction actors, contractors, project managers and organisations that need current and professional mapping data.
We can assist with projects in larger cities such as Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and Uppsala, but also in smaller towns and project areas where there is a need for technical documentation, drone mapping or georeferenced aerial imagery.
Whether you need an orthophoto for a construction project in Stockholm, a land area in Gothenburg, a property in Uppsala or a development site in another part of Sweden, we adapt the setup to the location, regulations and project requirements.
Orthophotos, Aerial Images and Dissemination Permits
When orthophotos, aerial images or other geographic material collected by drone are to be shared, published or sold, a dissemination permit may be required in Sweden. This is why it is important that the material is handled correctly from planning to delivery.
Lantmäteriet provides official information about dissemination permits for aerial images, videos, laser data, elevation data and other geographic material collected from the air.
Need an Orthophoto with Drone?
Contact us if you need an up-to-date and high-resolution orthophoto for construction, land development, real estate, project planning or technical documentation. We review your project needs, the area, the required delivery and which method is most suitable.