Why Drone Surveying Is Changing Land Mapping

Land development always begins with one key step: understanding the land. Builders, engineers, and property owners need clear information before they start a project. Today, drone surveying is changing how that information is collected. Even more exciting, new research in Rochester shows that aerial technology may soon make land mapping faster and smarter. Drones already […]
Aerial Surveying: Faster, Smarter Site Development

Not long ago, most site surveys started the same way. A crew showed up with total stations, GPS gear, and a lot of walking ahead of them. That method still works. However, the pace of development has changed. Investors want answers faster. Engineers want cleaner data earlier. Contractors want fewer surprises. Because of that shift, […]
River Flooding? How an Elevation Survey Protects Your Home

Every spring, people in Rochester start watching the Genesee River a little more closely. Snow melts. Ice breaks apart. Water moves faster. Then someone posts a photo of high water near High Falls, and suddenly everyone feels uneasy. You might think, “I’m not right on the river. I’m fine.” However, river flooding doesn’t always stop […]