When Should Planners and Consultants Use UAV Surveys?

UAV (drone) surveys are increasingly valuable for planners, consultants and project teams who need rapid, high-resolution data capture across large or complex sites.

Planners and consultants should consider UAV surveys when:

• Assessing development land for feasibility and constraints

• Supporting planning applications with accurate site context

• Monitoring progress across construction or regeneration sites

• Mapping infrastructure corridors, highways or utilities routes

• Capturing inaccessible or hazardous environments safely

UAV surveys provide deliverables such as:

• Orthomosaic aerial imagery

• Digital terrain and surface models

• 3D site reconstructions

• Volumetric stockpile calculations

• Up-to-date mapping for planning and stakeholder reporting

At Site Surveying Services, UAV surveys complement our wider multi-disciplinary offering, enabling planners and consultants to access accurate, cost-effective survey intelligence while reducing time on site.

Drone surveying is particularly effective across sectors such as housing development, infrastructure, environmental planning, commercial land, and large-scale regeneration schemes.