Power & Utilities Industry

Powerline & Utility Surveys. By Drone. At Scale.

Survey-grade LiDAR for powerline and utility infrastructure across SEQ and Northern NSW. Vegetation encroachment, clearance surveys, and corridor mapping β€” without shutdowns or climbing.

Β±2cm
Vertical Accuracy
720K
Points/Second
48hr
Turnaround
100+
Acres/Day
SEQ
+ Northern NSW

Professional-Grade Equipment

No compromises on accuracy

DJI Matrice 300 RTK

Enterprise drone platform with RTK positioning and 55-minute flight time

55 min flight timeIP45 rated6-directional sensing

Rock Robotic R2A

Survey-grade LiDAR with integrated Sony RGB camera

720K points/sec3 returnsΒ±2cm precision

Emlid RS2

RTK GNSS base station for centimeter-level accuracy

CM accuracyMulti-bandPPK capable

Utility Applications

From flight to deliverable β€” we handle everything

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Vegetation Encroachment

Identify trees and vegetation approaching clearance limits before they become hazards

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Powerline Clearance

Precise measurements of conductor-to-ground and conductor-to-vegetation distances

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Corridor Mapping

Complete mapping of transmission and distribution corridors for planning and maintenance

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Substation Surveys

Detailed topographic and as-built surveys of substation yards and infrastructure

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Transmission Line Inspection

Structure condition assessment and conductor sag measurement

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Pipeline Route Surveys

Elevation and terrain data for pipeline construction and maintenance planning

How It Works

Six steps from inquiry to deliverable

01

Project Consultation

We work with your team to understand project requirements, timeline, and deliverable specifications.

02

Flight Planning

Our specialists handle all flight planning, regulatory compliance, and equipment preparation.

03

Data Acquisition

Our certified pilots conduct the LiDAR drone survey, ensuring comprehensive data collection.

04

Processing & QA

Raw LiDAR data is processed, georeferenced, and quality-checked by our technical team.

05

Data Delivery

You receive clean, classified point cloud data ready for integration into your existing workflows.

06

Optional Services

We can provide additional deliverables like contour maps, DEMs, or 3D models based on your needs.

Case Studies

Real results for real projects

Transmission Corridor Survey

Challenge

200km transmission line needed vegetation encroachment survey across difficult terrain.

Solution

Drone LiDAR captured entire corridor in 5 days vs 3 weeks traditional.

Result

Identified 47 clearance violations. Zero shutdowns required. $80K saved.

Substation As-Built Survey

Challenge

Solution

Single-day LiDAR capture with classified point cloud and orthophoto.

Result

Commissioning approved 2 weeks early. CAD-ready files delivered in 48 hours.

Pipeline Route Planning

Challenge

Solution

LiDAR corridor survey with DEM, cross-sections, and volume calculations.

Result

Route optimized saving 3km of pipe. Design completed 4 weeks ahead of schedule.

Utility Survey Pricing

Fixed pricing based on corridor length and complexity

Essential

$1,500 – $2,500

Short sections, single structures

  • Up to 5km corridor
  • Point cloud + DEM
  • Clearance analysis
  • 48-hour turnaround
  • PDF accuracy report
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Most Popular

Professional

$3,500 – $6,500

Medium corridors, multiple structures

  • Up to 25km corridor
  • Classified point cloud
  • Vegetation encroachment map
  • 72-hour turnaround
  • CAD/GIS formats
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Enterprise

Custom Quote

Long corridors, ongoing monitoring

  • 25+ km corridor
  • Multi-temporal comparison
  • Seasonal monitoring
  • Change detection
  • Dedicated project manager
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

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Phone
0466 538 887
Email
info@droneondemand.com.au
Location
Palmwoods, Sunshine Coast