Professional Aerial Data Collection for Commercial & Industrial Projects
Aerial Insights LLC uses enterprise-level aircraft, positioning systems, and processing software to deliver reliable aerial data for construction, industrial, commercial property, and engineering applications across Toledo and Northwest Ohio.
Aircraft Platforms
DJI Matrice 4E
• High-accuracy mapping & documentation platform
• Optimized for aerial mapping and orthomosaics
• RTK-enabled for survey-grade positioning
• Ideal for construction progress, land development, and site documentation
Common Uses:
Construction mapping • Land development • Orthomosaics • Progress reporting
Construction mapping • Land development • Orthomosaics • Progress reporting
DJI Matrice 4T
• Thermal + visual inspection platform
• Integrated thermal and RGB sensors
• Designed for inspection, diagnostics, and situational awareness
• Stable platform for industrial and commercial inspections
Common Uses:
Roof inspections • Industrial thermal inspections • Commercial property assessments • Search & rescue support
Roof inspections • Industrial thermal inspections • Commercial property assessments • Search & rescue support
Positioning & Accuracy
DJI RTK 3 Multifunctional Station
• Centimeter-level positioning
• Provides RTK corrections for high-accuracy mapping
• Reduces ground control requirements
• Ensures consistent, repeatable results across sites
Used for:
RTK orthomosaics • Engineering support • Construction documentation
RTK orthomosaics • Engineering support • Construction documentation
Ground Control Points (GCPs)
High-visibility targets used to improve positional accuracy and alignment of aerial datasets
High-visibility targets used to improve positional accuracy and alignment of aerial datasets
Deployed on-site as needed
Used to validate and improve aerial model accuracy
Supports construction, quarry, and engineering workflows
GCPs are used to enhance consistency and confidence in aerial data alignment.
All deliverables are provided as aerial data products and are not represented as licensed land surveys.
All deliverables are provided as aerial data products and are not represented as licensed land surveys.
GNSS Positioning & Validation
Aerial Insights utilizes RTK positioning with network-based correction services, including Point One Nav and Ohio RTK, to improve confidence in aerial data alignment and repeatability.
RTK rover functionality is used to:
• Validate ground control placement
• Support repeatable volumetric measurements
• Improve consistency across multi-date aerial datasets
GNSS rover functionality is used for aerial data validation and workflow support.
Deliverables are provided as aerial data products and are not represented as licensed land surveys.
Deliverables are provided as aerial data products and are not represented as licensed land surveys.
Onboard Computing & Safety
DJI Manifold 3
• Edge computing & advanced workflows
• Supports onboard data processing and future automation
• Enables advanced inspection and analytics workflows
• DJI Obstacle Avoidance Module
• Enhanced flight safety
• Improves safety around structures and complex environments
• Supports flights in industrial and built-up sites
Processing & Analysis Software
Agisoft Metashape
• Photogrammetry & 3D modeling
• High-resolution orthomosaics
• 3D surface and structure models
• Accurate visual documentation for planning and reporting
Pix4D
• Advanced photogrammetry evaluation
• Evaluating workflows for DEMs, volumetrics, and scalable mapping
• Used for testing and validating advanced deliverables
DJI Terra
• DJI-native processing environment
• Mission planning and basic processing
• Used primarily for preview and compatibility testing
FLIR Thermal Studio
• Thermal image review & reporting
• Thermal image analysis
• Visual and thermal comparison for inspections
What This Means for Clients
Enterprise-grade hardware for reliability and accuracy
Multiple processing pipelines to match project needs
Professional documentation suitable for owners, lenders, and engineers
Local service with fast turnaround and responsive support
Service Applications Supported
Construction mapping & progress reporting
Roofing thermal inspections
Commercial property inspections
Industrial facilities & infrastructure
Stockpile & volumetric measurement (workflow-dependent)
Survey & engineering aerial data support
Service Area
Toledo • Northwest Ohio • Southeast Michigan