RPM delivers high-resolution photogrammetry that produces survey-aligned orthomosaics for exploration properties and active project areas. With extensive experience operating across Atlantic Canada, RPM plans data collection around the region’s terrain, vegetation cover, coastal weather patterns, and access constraints. Drone or helicopter acquisition is selected based on project footprint, logistics, and terrain to ensure efficient coverage and dependable results.
The result is a current, defensible visual record that helps teams understand site conditions, coordinate field activities, and support project reporting without unnecessary rework.
By providing current high-resolution orthomosaics, RPM delivers:
- Accurate, survey-aligned imagery of exploration properties and project areas
- Current site imagery that gives teams clear visual context across the property for planning, mapping, and reporting
- Consistent, reliable aerial coverage across varied terrain and access conditions using drone or helicopter acquisition as appropriate
- Clear visual site records suitable for technical documentation, assessment work, stakeholder communication, and project reporting
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FAQs
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When is photogrammetry most useful, and what insights does it provide?
Photogrammetry is most valuable when teams need current, site-wide visual context to support exploration decisions. It provides geologists with an overall visual reference of an AOI while helping them and field crews quickly understand ground conditions such as outcrop exposure, access routes, disturbance areas, and vegetation coverage. This enables more accurate decisions on where additional exploration should take place.
Beyond imagery, it supports interpretation and coordination. Teams can validate mapping assumptions, track changes over time, identify logistical constraints, and work from a shared visual reference. This keeps both technical and non-technical stakeholders aligned.
Can photogrammetry be used for 3D volumetrics?
Yes, RPM can generate 3D surfaces and volumetric measurements from photogrammetry data. However Photo provides volume derived from algorithms, LiDAR provide volume from direct measurement, resulting in a more accurate volume calculation
Can RPM help us implement photogrammetry internally?
Absolutely. In some cases, RPM may determine that building internal photogrammetry capability is the most efficient long-term approach for a client. In these situations, we work alongside your team to guide implementation through training, flight planning, and data processing support.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving an existing workflow, RPM helps ensure your team captures reliable data and produces meaningful output.
Can photogrammetry data be collected simultaneously with other methods like LiDAR?
It depends on the project and the platform being used. When data is collected via helicopter, LiDAR and photogrammetry can often be acquired simultaneously. This allows clients to maximize coverage and reduce time and costs associated with data collection, particularly on large or remote properties.
When using RPAS (drone-based systems), LiDAR and photogrammetry are typically collected as separate workflows. Each requires different flight parameters, sensor configurations, and environmental considerations to ensure data quality. While this means they are not captured at the exact same time, RPM plans these acquisitions strategically to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency across both datasets.
Ultimately, it’s job-dependent. RPM recommends the most efficient approach to ensure you get the right data without unnecessary cost or complexity.
How do you determine the best way to collect photogrammetry data?
RPM evaluates each project based on terrain, scale, access, and timelines to recommend the most effective acquisition method, whether drone or helicopter. We don’t just look for what will work; we focus on what will deliver reliable results in the most cost-effective way. The goal is always the same: high-quality, usable data with minimal disruption, supporting confident planning, reporting, and ongoing exploration.
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