Drone survey supporting land development and permitting

Drone Mapping for Land Development

Topography, surface models, and CAD deliverables to support layout, grading, and site planning.

Surface Data That Keeps Projects Moving

We help land developers, engineers, and site contractors get topographic, linework, and earthwork data in days—not months. From cut, fill, & balance reports to topographic and drainage surveys, our drone mapping supports decision-making across the full site lifecycle.

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Faster Survey Data, Smarter Site Planning

Avoid delays and reshoots with verified data you can trust. FAST provides licensed, insured, and accurate surface models, CAD linework, surface insights aligned to layout and phase and milestones.

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On Demand Development Surveys

Whether you are settling a dispute mid-project or verifying existing conditions prior to clearing, FAST specializes in rapid deployment and delivery to keep your job on schedule.

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Recurring Progress Checks

Verify designs, prove earth moved for contracts, and prevent late-stage surprises with our services and pricing specially designed to support high-frequency surveys.

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Your Site, Your Data

We offer a range of services from contour mapping, to grade, slope, and station measurements, to stockpile surveys - delivered in your project's datum in your preferred file type.

What Developers Get with FAST

≤ 0.12 ft

Typical vertical accuracy verified with ground control points designed specifically for aerial surveys.

1–2 Weeks

Standard capture and post-processing cycle with rush options available in as FAST as 3 days flight to delivery.

Grading Visibility

Captures slope and fill variation across development areas.

Flexible Scope

Adaptable to different stages of development or layout.

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Survey Packages by Phase & Scope

Whether you're pre-grading or ready for utility layout, FAST adapts deliverables to your timeline.

On-Demand Site Mapping

Use surface detail to support planning, lot distribution, or alignment.

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Grading Progress Check

Capture visual feedback on site evolution or movement.

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Developers and Engineers Ask Us

Find out how drone surveys support layout accuracy, grading efficiency, and project timelines.

What site phases can be observed using aerial methods?

Pre-layout, grading, and final surface stages are commonly captured for visual context.

Is the data compatible with standard planning workflows?

Yes. Files are structured to support spatial alignment, slope referencing, or quantity studies.

Can mapping be repeated for phase updates?

Yes. Sites can be revisited periodically for consistent monitoring or comparison.