When you’re looking at a big piece of land, the clock is usually running. Due diligence periods are short, and you need to know what the ground is doing before you commit. Abraham Land Surveying flies drone LiDAR on large tracts and gets you a feasibility topo in days, not weeks.
We can fly up to 1,000 acres in a day, including wooded land where photos alone can’t see the ground. You get contours and surfaces your engineer can use right away, so you can test a layout, check drainage and grades, and decide whether the deal still makes sense.
How developers use it
- Feasibility topos. Know the slopes, low areas and buildable ground before you close.
- Due diligence on a deadline. Fast data that fits inside a short inspection period.
- Comparing sites. Fly more than one tract and compare them side by side.
- Hand-off to design. The same data moves straight to your civil engineer.
Deliverables for developers
- CAD contours and surfaces for the whole tract (DWG)
- Classified point cloud (LAS or LAZ)
- Aerial photos of the property
Pair it with your boundary and ALTA survey
Because we’re a full-service surveying firm, we can run your drone LiDAR topo alongside a boundary survey or an ALTA/NSPS survey. One firm, one point of contact, and the data all lines up.
We’ve been surveying all of South Carolina since 1982, for national brands like Chick-fil-A, Bojangles, Hampton Inn and Zaxby’s, along with Samsung, the US Government, SC counties, many municipalities and thousands of private landowners.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get a fast topo on a large tract during due diligence?
Drone LiDAR from Abraham Land Surveying delivers a feasibility topo in days, not weeks (typically 3-5 business days), with up to 1,000 acres flown in a day.
Does drone LiDAR work on wooded land?
Yes. LiDAR reaches the ground through gaps in the canopy on most wooded tracts, where photos alone can’t see the ground.
What do land developers receive from a drone LiDAR survey?
CAD contours and surfaces for the whole tract (DWG), a classified point cloud (LAS or LAZ), and aerial photos of the property.
Can you combine drone LiDAR with a boundary or ALTA survey?
Yes. As a full-service surveying firm we can run your drone LiDAR topo alongside a boundary survey or an ALTA/NSPS survey, so you have one point of contact and data that lines up.
Can I compare several sites before buying?
Yes. We can fly more than one tract so you can compare slopes, low areas and buildable ground side by side.
Under contract on a tract?
Get a free estimate before your due diligence clock runs out. Send us your KML or boundary and we’ll quote within 24 hours. Estimates are always free.
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