Aerial Mapping and Data Services

Southwest Aerial Photography combines 20 years of aerial photography experience and more than 30 years of pilot experience to provide our clients high precision aerial mapping and data services. We capture these high precision images from an airplane using a mounted remote sensor that is controlled from inside the cockpit. Because we're able to photograph from an airplane, we're able to fly higher and faster. This specialized mapping service offers our clients an efficient method of aerial photography and multispectral imaging for large footprints. So, if your project requires mapping thousands or tens of thousands of acres, Southwest may be what you're looking for. Southwest utilizes the latest technologies in capturing the data with high-resolution RGB and NIR cameras and software. Also, we offer over 30 years of data processing experience in photogrammetry, orthorectification and more.

Reach out to us for any questions and we'll be looking forward to working with you!

True Color

Surface Elevation Model

4-Band

False Color IR

Data Acquisition:

• Aerial Photography with high-resolution RGB and NIR imaging cameras
• Multispectral imaging to capture different wavelengths for detailed analysis

Data Processing and Products

• Photogrammetry: Stitching together overlapping aerial images to create accurate 2D maps
• Orthorectification: Correcting geometric distortions in aerial images to create accurate geo-referenced maps
• Digital Surface and Terrain Model (DSM/DTM) generation: Creating a 3D representation of the terrain
• 3D Colorized Point Cloud Data