What We Do

Our Services

End-to-end drone data capture and processing — from raw flight to investment-grade geospatial deliverables ready for immediate engineering and planning use.

01

RGB Aerial Survey & Mapping

High-resolution aerial photography processed into accurate orthomosaic maps, digital surface models (DSM), and digital terrain models (DTM). Our RGB surveys deliver 2.5cm ground sample distance for demanding engineering, planning, and monitoring applications.

Used extensively by architects, civil engineers, urban planners, and government bodies for site analysis, progress monitoring, land records, and large-area topographic mapping.

Orthomosaic GeoTIFFDigital Surface ModelDigital Terrain ModelContours (0.25m–1m)Block LevelsPoint Cloud3D Mesh ModelSurvey Report PDF
GSD
2.5 cm
XY Accuracy
±5–10 cm
Z Accuracy
±10–15 cm
Coverage
2000+ acre/day
Camera
20MP survey-grade
Overlap
75% frontal, 75% side
Formats
GeoTIFF, LAS, SHP, DXF, KML
GPS
RTK enabled
RGB Aerial Survey drone survey service by Axesmap
02

Aerial LiDAR Mapping

Airborne LiDAR generates dense 3D point clouds with the ability to penetrate through vegetation canopy to capture true ground elevation — something RGB cameras cannot achieve. Ideal for forested corridors, railway alignments, and complex terrain.

We process LiDAR data into classified point clouds, bare-earth models, vegetation height models, and structural analysis datasets for infrastructure planning and construction.

Classified Point Cloud .LASBare Earth DTMCanopy Height ModelIntensity MapCross-Section ProfilesCorridor AnalysisBuilding FootprintsDEM Derivatives
Sensor
High-performance LiDAR
Point Density
240+ pts/m²
XY Accuracy
±5–10 cm
Z Accuracy
±10–15 cm
Returns
Multiple return
Range
120m AGL
Classification
Ground, Veg, Building, Water
Formats
LAS 1.4, LAZ, ASCII XYZ, DXF
Aerial LiDAR drone survey service by Axesmap
03

Thermal Drone Survey

Radiometric thermal imaging captures surface temperature variation invisible to conventional cameras. Our thermal surveys use a dual-sensor platform that captures simultaneous radiometric thermal and RGB imagery.

Applications include solar farm PV panel inspection, agricultural moisture mapping, hydrological seepage identification, and industrial infrastructure monitoring.

Radiometric TIFFThermal OrthomosaicAnomaly ReportTemperature MapsPanel-Level AnalysisCSV Data Export
Sensor
Radiometric + RGB dual
Sensitivity
<50 mK @ F1.0
Temp Range
-20°C to 150°C
RGB Camera
20MP simultaneous
Thermal Imaging drone survey service by Axesmap
04

Land Survey & Volumetrics

Comprehensive land survey services including block level capture, cut-and-fill volume calculations, stockpile measurement, boundary delineation, and contour profiling.

We serve quarry operators, civil contractors, BBMP/BDA, and infrastructure developers across India with repeat survey capability for monitoring earthworks over time.

Block Level ReportCut & Fill AnalysisVolume EstimationContour MapsCross SectionsArea DelineationDXF / AutoCADBefore/After Comparison
GSD
2.5 cm
Volume Accuracy
±2–5%
Contour Interval
0.25m–1m+
GPS
RTK / PPK
Turnaround
48–72 hrs
Formats
DXF, DWG, CSV, PDF
Land Survey & Volumes drone survey service by Axesmap
05

3D Documentation

Axesmap runs an internal Digital Heritage programme dedicated to the non-invasive 3D documentation of archaeological sites, historical monuments, and cultural structures across India.

Output models with 4K texture maps are delivered in OBJ, FBX, and GLB formats — compatible with web viewers, VR/AR platforms, 3D printing, and BIM tools.

3D Mesh ModelTextured OBJ / FBX / GLBPoint CloudOrthographic ViewsBIM-Ready ModelAR / VR Ready4K Texture Maps
Method
Structure-from-Motion
Texture Maps
4K resolution
Formats
OBJ, FBX, GLB
Change Detection
Multi-epoch comparison
3D Documentation drone survey service by Axesmap
06

AI Analytics & Web Dashboards

Beyond data capture, Axesmap builds intelligent solutions for recurring project management. Custom web dashboards give clients real-time visibility into survey data, automated reporting triggers, and AI-powered data analysis pipelines.

We integrate automated client notifications, change detection alerts, and AI models for classification — building solutions tailored to your operational workflow.

Web DashboardAutomated ReportsAI ClassificationChange DetectionClient PortalSMS / Email AlertsAPI Integration
Dashboard
React / Mapbox web app
AI Pipeline
Analysis, Reporting
Notifications
SMS, Email, WhatsApp
Integration
GIS, ERP systems
AI Analytics & Web Dashboards drone survey by Axesmap

Frequently Asked Questions

Drone Survey FAQs

Everything you need to know about drone survey and mapping services in India.

General

A drone survey uses UAVs/Drones equipped with high-resolution cameras, LiDAR sensors, or thermal imagers to capture georeferenced aerial data. The data is processed into deliverables like orthomosaic maps, 3D point clouds, digital terrain models (DTM), and digital surface models (DSM) with centimetre-level accuracy. Axesmap delivers 2.5cm - 3cm ground sample distance (GSD) with survey-grade cameras covering 1,000+ acres per day.
Professional drone surveys achieve ±5–10 cm horizontal (XY) accuracy and ±15–20 cm vertical (Z) accuracy with ground control points (GCPs). This is comparable to traditional surveys but covers vastly larger areas in a fraction of the time. For projects requiring higher precision, we use RTK/PPK-enabled GPS for real-time corrections.
Yes. Drone surveys are fully legal under DGCA Drone Rules 2021. Operators must hold a Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC), register drones on the Digital Sky Platform with a Unique Identification Number (UIN), and operate within designated green/yellow airspace zones. All Axesmap pilots are DGCA-certified and documented.

Cost & Process

Drone survey costs in India typically range from ₹500 to ₹3,000 per acre, depending on the survey type (RGB, LiDAR, or thermal), area size, terrain complexity, and required deliverables. A basic RGB orthomosaic survey of 100 acres may cost ₹30,000–₹60,000, while LiDAR surveys cost more due to specialized equipment. Contact Axesmap for a detailed project-specific quotation.
Field data collection (including GCPs) for a typical 100-acre site takes 1–2 days depending upon terrain and nature od vegetation. Data processing and deliverable preparation takes an additional 3–7 working days depending on complexity. Axesmap can cover 1,000+ acres per day with our survey-grade drones, making large-area projects significantly faster than traditional surveying methods.
Standard deliverables include orthomosaic maps (georeferenced 2D imagery), Digital Terrain Model (DTM), Digital Surface Model (DSM), contour maps, 3D point clouds, volume calculations, and cross-section profiles. All data is delivered in industry-standard formats — GeoTIFF, LAS, DXF, SHP, KML — compatible with GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS) and CAD platforms (AutoCAD, Civil 3D).

Services & Capabilities

Axesmap offers six core services: RGB aerial survey (2.5cm -3cm GSD orthomosaics and DTM/DSM), aerial LiDAR (dense 3D point clouds for vegetation-penetrating terrain data), thermal imaging (radiometric dual-sensor capture for solar and infrastructure inspection), land survey and volumetrics (cut-fill analysis, stockpile estimation, contour profiling), 3D documentation (photogrammetric heritage and asset capture in OBJ/FBX/GLB), and construction monitoring with AI-powered geospatial analytics dashboards.
Axesmap is headquartered in Bengaluru but operates pan-India. We have mobilisation capability across all Indian states and have completed projects for clients including Indian Railways, NHAI Projects, BBMP, BDA, Mines and Geology Departments and major private companies across multiple states and terrain types — from coastal plains to mountainous regions.
We serve infrastructure (railways, highways, bridges), real estate and construction, mining and quarrying, energy (solar plant inspection, transmission corridors), agriculture, urban planning (smart city surveys for BBMP/BDA), and heritage/archaeology (3D documentation of historical sites and monuments across India).

Technical

Photogrammetry uses overlapping high-resolution photographs to create 2D maps and 3D models — ideal for open terrain, construction sites, and urban areas. LiDAR uses laser pulses that penetrate vegetation canopy to capture true ground elevation — essential for forested areas, corridor mapping, and flood analysis. Axesmap offers both technologies and recommends the best approach based on your terrain and project requirements.
GSD (Ground Sample Distance) is the real-world size each pixel represents in your aerial image. Axesmap achieves 2.5 cm - 3 cm GSD, meaning each pixel covers 2.5 cm on the ground. Lower GSD means higher detail — critical for engineering-grade surveys, construction monitoring, and precise area and volume calculations where centimetre-level measurement matters.
Yes. For hilly terrain, we use terrain-following flight paths that maintain consistent altitude above ground level for uniform GSD. For dense forest or vegetation, we deploy LiDAR sensors whose laser pulses penetrate canopy to capture true ground surface data — something RGB cameras cannot do. This makes drone surveys effective in areas where traditional survey crews cannot safely or practically access.

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