About
Aerotas provides end-to-end drone data processing and collection services designed specifically for the surveying and engineering industries. The platform allows professionals to send in raw drone imagery and receive back fully processed, survey-grade maps and geospatial deliverables — all without needing an internal photogrammetry team or expensive enterprise software. At its core, Aerotas offers three main solutions: Data Processing, where clients submit drone data and receive survey-grade outputs; Data Collection via Aerotas Atlas, an all-in-one premium mapping solution that achieves beyond-survey-grade accuracy; and Hardware Solutions for teams that don't yet own a drone, with curated mapping system packages designed for reliable, accurate data collection. Aerotas is purpose-built for land surveying firms, utility engineering companies, and drone service providers looking to scale their drone programs without scaling headcount. By outsourcing complex photogrammetry workflows, teams can bid on larger projects confidently, knowing their processing pipeline is handled by experts. The service dramatically reduces turnaround time from months to days, making it ideal for time-sensitive field projects. Aerotas also offers ground control point (GCP) products to further enhance positional accuracy.
Key Features
- Managed Data Processing: Submit raw drone imagery and receive fully processed, survey-grade maps and geospatial deliverables without any in-house photogrammetry expertise required.
- Aerotas Atlas: A premium all-in-one mapping solution that delivers beyond-survey-grade accuracy for engineers and surveyors requiring the highest positional precision.
- Drone Hardware Solutions: Curated drone mapping system packages for teams that don't yet own hardware, designed to make survey-grade data collection easy and reliable from day one.
- Ground Control Points (GCPs): Aerotas sells GCPs to further enhance positional accuracy of drone-collected data, ensuring deliverables meet strict survey-grade standards.
- Fast Turnaround: Processed deliverables are returned in days rather than months, enabling faster project completion and more competitive project bidding.
Use Cases
- A land surveying firm submits drone flight data to Aerotas and receives survey-grade maps within days, allowing them to deliver client projects faster without hiring photogrammetry staff.
- A utility engineering company uses Aerotas Atlas to collect and process high-accuracy mapping data for infrastructure inspection and planning projects.
- A drone service provider scales their business by outsourcing data processing to Aerotas, enabling them to bid on and complete larger projects without increasing overhead.
- A surveying company without existing drone equipment purchases a hardware solution package from Aerotas to quickly establish a reliable drone data collection capability.
- An engineering firm uses Aerotas-processed deliverables with ground control points (GCPs) to meet strict positional accuracy requirements on regulated infrastructure projects.
Pros
- No Photogrammetry Team Needed: Organizations can deliver survey-grade outputs without hiring or training specialized photogrammetry staff, significantly reducing overhead costs.
- Scalable Without Headcount Growth: Drone programs can expand to handle larger, more complex projects without proportionally increasing team size or internal resources.
- Industry-Specific Focus: Tailored specifically for land surveying, utility engineering, and drone service providers, ensuring outputs meet professional industry standards.
Cons
- Dependent on External Processing: Teams fully outsourcing processing have less direct control over workflows and may face delays if data submission or communication lags occur.
- Pricing Not Publicly Listed: Pricing details are not readily available on the website, requiring users to sign up or contact the team to get cost information.
- Niche Industry Fit: The platform is designed specifically for surveying and engineering use cases and may not suit general-purpose drone data processing needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of drone data does Aerotas process?
Aerotas processes drone imagery data to produce survey-grade maps and geospatial deliverables, covering a wide range of needs in the surveying and engineering industries.
Do I need my own drone to use Aerotas?
No. Aerotas offers hardware solution packages that include drone mapping systems, making it possible to get started even without existing equipment.
How long does data processing take?
Aerotas aims to return processed deliverables in days, not months, making it significantly faster than building and managing an internal photogrammetry pipeline.
Who is Aerotas designed for?
Aerotas is built for land surveying firms, utility engineers, and drone service providers who want to scale their drone programs without expanding their technical headcount.
What is Aerotas Atlas?
Aerotas Atlas is the company's premium all-in-one mapping solution that delivers beyond-survey-grade accuracy, designed for engineers and surveyors with the highest precision requirements.
