Professional Drone Services in California | Drone LiDAR & Ortho Surveys

At Devco Development & Engineering, we now offer advanced Drone Services throughout California. Our drone team provides fast, accurate, and cost-effective aerial data collection for developers, engineers, contractors, and property owners. We specialize in Drone LiDAR surveys and Drone orthomosaic (ortho) surveys to support planning, design, mapping, and construction projects.

As a licensed General A Engineering Contractor and General Contractor B in California, we understand construction from the ground up. Our drone services help reduce risk, improve accuracy, and save time before and during your project.

Drone LiDAR Survey Services

Our Drone LiDAR surveys use advanced Light Detection and Ranging technology to collect highly accurate elevation data. LiDAR works by sending laser pulses from the drone to the ground and measuring how long it takes for them to return. This creates a precise 3D model of the terrain.

Drone LiDAR is ideal for projects that need detailed topographic information, especially in areas with heavy vegetation or uneven terrain.

Benefits of Drone LiDAR Surveys:

• Highly accurate elevation data
• Penetrates vegetation to capture ground surface
• Fast data collection over large areas
• Reduced need for manual ground surveying
• Improved planning and design accuracy

We use Drone LiDAR surveys for land development, utility planning, grading design, flood studies, and infrastructure projects. The data we provide can be delivered in formats ready for CAD, GIS, and engineering software.

Drone Orthomosaic (Ortho) Survey Services

Our Drone Ortho surveys capture high-resolution aerial images and combine them into a single corrected map called an orthomosaic. These maps are scaled and accurate, meaning they can be used for measurements and planning.

Drone orthomosaic surveys are perfect for site overviews, progress tracking, and mapping existing conditions.

Benefits of Drone Ortho Surveys:

• Clear, high-resolution aerial imagery
• Accurate scaled mapping
• Measure distances, areas, and volumes
• Track construction progress
• Improve communication with clients and teams

Our ortho surveys are commonly used for construction sites, utility mapping, property development, environmental review, and site documentation.

How Our Drone Services Support Your Project

At Devco, we combine our engineering knowledge with modern drone technology. This allows us to provide more than just images — we deliver useful data that helps move your project forward.

Our drone services help:

• Reduce surveying time and field labor
• Lower overall project costs
• Increase safety by limiting ground exposure
• Improve accuracy for design and construction
• Provide detailed documentation for permits and reports

Because we are a development and engineering company, we understand how to apply drone data directly to grading plans, utility layouts, trenching plans, and site development work.

Why Choose Devco for Drone Services?

We are not just drone operators — we are licensed contractors and engineers who understand construction, utilities, and site development. Our experience allows us to collect and deliver data that is practical and ready for real-world use.

• Licensed General A Engineering Contractor (California)
• Licensed General Contractor B (California)
• Construction and utility expertise
• Fast turnaround times
• Accurate and reliable reporting

We proudly serve developers, municipalities, utility companies, and private property owners across California.

Request a Drone Survey Today

If you need Drone LiDAR surveys or Drone orthomosaic surveys, Devco Development & Engineering is ready to help. Our Drone Services provide the accurate data you need to plan smarter, build faster, and reduce risk.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how our Drone Services can support your next project.