ENGINEERING • ENVIRONMENTAL • SURVEY

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

& Geospatial
SERVICES

Aerial precision data collection.

PBS offers UAS services for aerial data collection. Survey-controlled aerial mapping (Lidar and Photogrammetry), photography, and videography are valuable supplements to traditional methods of data collection and documentation—allowing us to analyze, map, and distribute data more efficiently.

UAS & Geospatial Services

Our surveyors understand that effective communication and attention to detail are essential to delivering surveys that are complete, cost-effective, and on time. To complement our surveying services, our UAS program provides aerial Lidar and Photogrammetry, along with in-house data processing and digitization. Adaptable to both CAD-centric and GIS-centric workflows, the PBS UAS program provides value to a wide range of projects and professional disciplines.

Aerial Imagery and Photography

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  • Our drone photography offers high-definition views without the limitations of ground photos. Our team can schedule reoccurring autonomous missions of construction sites that collect similar snapshots during each deployment, providing a visual record of progress over time. 

Aerial Mapping

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  • Our UAS team offers aerial mapping services (photogrammetry and LIDAR) in conjunction with PBS land surveying. High-resolution orthophotography suitable for planimetrics has been a core component of the PBS UAS Program since its inception in 2016, along with aerial LIDAR being added to our UAS services in 2022. The PBS UAS Program’s aerial mapping services are a perfect fit to both CAD-centric and GIS-centric workflows.

Aerial Video

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  • Capture high-resolution (4K) video from new heights. 

Virtual Tours

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  • Similar to other “street view” platforms, the PBS UAS Program can provide a snapshot of current site conditions in an easy-to-use web interface.

Benefits of UAS at PBS

Efficiency

Drones cover more ground in less time without sacrificing accuracy.

Cost

Conventional aircraft can be cost-prohibitive. With UAS, even small projects can benefit.

Safety

Perform inspections in high-risk locations without putting staff in harm’s way.

Long-Term Value

Reuse historical data sets. Generate future deliverables at minimal cost.

Rapid Turnaround

Turnaround times are measured in days, not in weeks.

High Resolution

Offers ultra-high resolution compared to traditional methods.

GIS Compatibility

Work products are compatible with many GIS and CAD programs.

Skilled Experts

PBS uses commercially insured UAS operators who are FAA licensed.

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