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Traditional & GNSS Field Surveys

Conventional field surveying with GNSS and traditional survey methods for boundary, topographic, control, and check-point work. Field survey gives you precise ground control and independent check points that tie drone datasets to the ground, so the data you deliver can be verified and used for engineering.

Signed field survey services are provided in Iowa and South Carolina. Field survey also supports nationwide drone LiDAR and photogrammetry projects with ground control and check points.

Field Survey Methods

Traditional field surveys use GNSS receivers and conventional survey methods to measure points directly on the ground. This is the most direct way to confirm elevations, locations, and property lines, and it is the foundation for signed surveys where a licensed surveyor's seal is required.

Our crews set ground control, shoot ground-truth and check points, and record the metadata engineers need to trust the results, including in areas where brush, ditches, or dense vegetation hide the surface.

When Field Survey Is the Right Tool

Field survey is often the best choice for
  • Property boundaries and signed survey work
  • Control for drone LiDAR and photogrammetry projects
  • Check points to verify accuracy requirements
  • Sites with dense vegetation, ditches, or limited drone access
  • Points that must be located precisely for design or construction

Working Together With Drone Data

Most projects benefit from both. Drones capture a complete surface quickly, and field survey verifies it. We compare drone surfaces to independent field check points and report the results against the accuracy your project requires.

Why SkyFleet

Licensed surveyors in Iowa and South Carolina oversee signed survey work, and our field and drone data are processed together into one consistent, CAD-ready dataset.

Need Survey, LiDAR, Mapping, or Inspection Support?

PHONE · IA (515) 513-9625
PHONE · SC (843) 635-3434
EMAIL office@skyfleetsolutions.com
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DES MOINES 204 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
SOUTH CAROLINA 75 Port City Landing, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Tell us about your project and we'll help determine the right collection method, deliverables, schedule, and next steps.

Or call (515) 513-9625 (Iowa) or (843) 635-3434 (South Carolina), or email office@skyfleetsolutions.com.

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