Technology & Sensors
The Right Sensor for Every Scope
We don't believe in one-size-fits-all inspections. Every project gets a tailored sensor package deployed from the platform that makes the most sense for the job. Eight sensor technologies, two deployment platforms, zero guesswork.
Deployment Platforms
Two Ways to Deploy. Total Coverage.
Aerial Deployment
Commercial drones equipped with interchangeable sensor payloads. All flights are FAA Part 107 compliant with safety-first protocols. RTK-corrected positioning delivers centimeter-level accuracy. Aerial deployment excels at covering large areas, reaching upper elevations, and operating over hazardous terrain.
Ground-Based Deployment
Handheld, vehicle-mounted, and tripod-based sensor platforms including the Insta360 X5 for immersive 360° capture. Ground-based deployment provides close-range precision for interior documentation, lower-elevation scanning, and subsurface investigation where aerial access is limited or unnecessary.
Sensor Capabilities
Detailed Sensor Profiles
Select a sensor to explore its capabilities, deployment options, and the deliverables it produces. Every sensor is matched to the problems it solves best.
Visual & Zoom
High-resolution imagery and photogrammetry
Captures high-resolution imagery from aerial and ground-based platforms for photogrammetric modeling, orthomosaic mapping, and detailed visual documentation.
How We Use It
Aerial platforms capture full-site overviews, upper-elevation facades, and roof conditions. Ground-based 360° cameras (Insta360 X5) document interiors, lower elevations, and areas beneath overhangs. Combining both provides complete site coverage with centimeter-level accuracy via RTK-corrected positioning.
DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise, Insta360 X5
Deliverables
- High-resolution orthomosaic maps
- 3D photogrammetric models
- Annotated deficiency reports
- Immersive 360° interior walkthroughs
- Progress comparison overlays
- Georeferenced imagery sets
Facade inspections, construction docs, mapping
Thermal Infrared
Radiometric thermal imaging and analysis
Radiometric thermal cameras detect temperature anomalies invisible to the naked eye. Every pixel carries calibrated temperature data for quantitative analysis, not just color-mapped visuals.
How We Use It
Aerial thermal surveys cover large roof areas and upper facades efficiently. Ground-based thermal captures detail lower elevations, interior systems, and areas requiring close-range precision. Both approaches produce radiometric data with temperature values at every pixel for accurate moisture mapping, insulation analysis, and equipment diagnostics.
DJI Mavic 3T (640×512 thermal sensor)
Certified sUAS Thermographer
Deliverables
- Radiometric thermal imagery with temperature data
- Side-by-side visual/thermal comparison reports
- Moisture intrusion probability maps
- Insulation deficiency identification
- Anomaly reports with severity classifications
- Recommendations for further investigation
Moisture detection, energy audits, MEP systems
LiDAR
Precise 3D point clouds and spatial measurement
Light Detection and Ranging sensors fire thousands of laser pulses per second to build precise 3D representations of physical spaces. Available in both aerial and terrestrial configurations for comprehensive spatial capture.
How We Use It
Aerial LiDAR excels at large-area topographic surveys, canopy penetration, and corridor mapping. Ground-based (terrestrial) LiDAR captures interior spaces, structural details, and as-built conditions with millimeter-level precision. Combining both produces complete indoor-outdoor 3D datasets. Applications include structural measurement, deformation monitoring, volumetric calculations, and precise as-built documentation.
Deliverables
- Classified point clouds (LAS/LAZ)
- Digital terrain models (DTM)
- Digital surface models (DSM)
- Contour maps
- Cross-sections
- Volumetric analysis
Topographic surveys, structural measurement, as-builts
Ground-Penetrating Radar
Subsurface imaging without excavation
Transmits radar pulses into the ground or into structures, mapping subsurface features and embedded objects without excavation or destructive testing. Traditionally ground-based, GPR can also be deployed from low-altitude aerial platforms for rapid coverage of large areas.
How We Use It
Ground-based GPR provides high-resolution subsurface profiles for utility locating, concrete inspection, and void detection. Aerial (drone-mounted) GPR enables rapid scanning of large sites without the time cost of manual traversal. Applications include pre-construction utility mapping, slab and pavement assessment, rebar and post-tension cable mapping, and forensic structural investigation.
Deliverables
- Subsurface profile scans (B-scans)
- Depth-corrected utility maps
- Concrete condition reports
- Void and anomaly location maps
Utility locating, void detection, concrete inspection
Gas Detection
Airborne chemical and emissions sensing
Deploys airborne chemical sensors to detect and map gas emissions, leaks, and environmental contaminants from safe distances, keeping personnel out of hazardous environments.
How We Use It
Methane leak detection for oil and gas infrastructure, emissions monitoring for industrial facilities, environmental compliance surveys, landfill gas mapping, and supporting emergency response assessments. Aerial deployment covers large areas quickly and enables detection in areas that would be dangerous or inaccessible on foot.
Deliverables
- Georeferenced gas concentration maps
- Leak location identification
- Emissions quantification reports
- Compliance documentation
Methane surveys, industrial compliance
Bathymetric Sonar
Underwater terrain and depth mapping
Uses acoustic pulses to map underwater terrain, measure water depth, and identify submerged features. Deployed from drone-towed systems or surface vessels. The sensor reads what is below the waterline.
How We Use It
Drone-towed sonar enables rapid shallow-water surveys without crewed vessels, ideal for coastal baselines, retention ponds, and marina pre-dredge work. Vessel-mounted sonar handles deeper water and complex environments. Applications include depth surveys, coastal erosion monitoring, dredging volume calculations, and environmental documentation.
Deliverables
- Bathymetric surface models
- Depth contour maps
- Volumetric calculations
- Erosion/accretion analysis
- Integrated land-water terrain models
Port surveys, coastal erosion, submerged assets
Magnetometer
Subsurface ferrous object detection
Measures magnetic field variations to detect ferrous objects and anomalies below the surface. Deployed from drones for rapid area coverage or handheld for precise, targeted investigation.
How We Use It
Drone-mounted magnetometer surveys cover large sites quickly, critical for UXO clearance and pipeline corridors. Handheld magnetometer work provides higher spatial resolution for precise utility tracing. Applications include buried utility locating, unexploded ordnance surveys, archaeological investigation, and abandoned well detection.
Deliverables
- Magnetic anomaly maps
- Ferrous object location reports
- UXO clearance documentation
- Utility trace maps
Buried utilities, UXO surveys, archaeology
Gamma-Ray Spectrometer
Radiological detection and isotope identification
Detects and quantifies gamma radiation emitted by radioactive materials in soil, structures, and the environment. Identifies specific isotopes to distinguish naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) from man-made contamination.
How We Use It
Drone-mounted gamma-ray spectrometers enable rapid radiological surveys of large areas, ideal for environmental site assessments, pipeline NORM surveys, and post-remediation verification. Ground-based instruments provide higher-resolution measurements for targeted investigation and regulatory documentation. Applications include contamination mapping, NORM assessment, decommissioning surveys, and environmental baseline studies.
Deliverables
- Georeferenced radiation intensity maps
- Isotope identification reports
- Contamination boundary delineation
- Dose rate survey maps
- Regulatory compliance documentation
Contamination surveys, NORM assessment, environmental monitoring
At a Glance
Sensor Capability Matrix
A quick reference for which sensors deploy from which platforms and what they detect.
| Sensor | Aerial | Ground | Surface | Sees Subsurface | Sees Underwater | Detects Airborne |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Visual & Zoom | ||||||
Thermal Infrared | ||||||
LiDAR | ||||||
Ground-Penetrating Radar | ||||||
Gas Detection | ||||||
Bathymetric Sonar | ||||||
Magnetometer | ||||||
Gamma-Ray Spectrometer |
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