Site Planning & Development

Environmental regulations for energy operations continue to evolve and intensify, creating significant operational and financial risks. Traditional compliance monitoring relies on manual sampling, sporadic inspections, and paper-based documentation that can miss critical issues and create gaps in reporting. Our drone-based environmental compliance solutions provide continuous, comprehensive monitoring that strengthens your regulatory position and protects your operations.

Solutions for Site Planning & Development

Aerial Topographical Mapping

Our precision aerial mapping technology creates highly accurate digital representations of your project sites.

  • Comprehensive Site Visualization

    We capture complete site conditions including terrain features, existing structures, and access routes in a single survey

  • Centimeter-Level Accuracy

    Our survey-grade mapping exceeds traditional methods in both precision and coverage area

  • 3D Terrain Modeling

    We generate detailed digital elevation models that inform optimal facility placement and earthwork planning

Volumetric Analysis & Modeling

Our advanced data processing transforms aerial imagery into actionable planning tools.

  • Cut/Fill Calculations

    Precise volume measurements help optimize site preparation and reduce earthwork costs

  • Stockpile Monitoring

    Accurate tracking of material volumes throughout project development

  • Drainage Assessment

    Detailed terrain analysis identifies natural water flow patterns to inform stormwater management design

  • Change Detection Analysis

    Sequential surveys document site changes over time, providing defensible evidence of compliance activities

How Our Solutions Work

Advanced Detection Technology

High-Resolution Photogrammetry

Multiple overlapping aerial images processed to create detailed orthomosaic maps and 3D models of your site

Survey-Grade Lidar Systems

Precision laser scanning penetrates vegetation to map bare earth terrain with exceptional accuracy

RTK/PPK GPS Integration

Real-time and post-processed kinematic positioning ensures centimeter-level accuracy across all collected data

Cloud-Based Processing

Powerful computing resources convert raw data into detailed site models within hours of collection

Action-Oriented Deliverables

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Interactive Site Models

Comprehensive digital platform organizing all environmental data geospatially for easy reference during inspections or audit

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Planning Optimization Reports

Data-driven recommendations for facility placement, access routes, and earthwork planning

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CAD-Ready Exports

Survey data formatted for direct import into AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other common design platforms

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GIS Data Packages

Comprehensive geospatial datasets compatible with ESRI, QGIS, and other GIS platforms

Why Work With Us

25+ Years Experience

in Energy Sector

Part 107 Certified

Drone Pilots

Professional Land Surveyor

(PLS)

OSHA

Safety Trained

How It Works

After you contact our team we will go over all details with you and determine when & where the project will take place. We will also determine what data will be collected & what reports will be sent to you prior to the project.

Our Goal

RidgeIQ aims to offer cost-effective solutions without sacrificing precision or data accuracy. Our expert pilots have been flying UAVs for 10+ years & have all of the field-experience to complete any project you might take on.