3D Mapping Surveys

Keeping track of how a site changes over time can be hard work. That’s why at Portal Drones, we use 3D drone mapping to make it easier. Each flight captures a full picture of your site, turning real-world images into an accurate model that you can explore from your desk.

It’s a simple, practical way to stay up to date without needing to be on-site every day. The 3D models show how things are developing, where materials are moving, and what’s changed since the last visit — all without disrupting the work going on below.

See Your Site in Full Detail

A 3D map or a digital twin, gives you more than just an image. It shows depth, scale, and texture, so you can see the site as it really is. You can move through the model, take quick measurements, and zoom in on details that might be easy to miss on a flat plan.

For remote teams, it’s a real time-saver. You can walk through the site virtually, check progress, or share updates with colleagues in just a few clicks.

There’s no extra software to install — everything we deliver opens easily on a standard computer, so the detail’s right there when you need it.

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Data That Works for You from Portal Drones

The real benefit of 3D mapping comes from how practical it is day to day. It lets you keep an eye on progress, measure stock, check boundaries, and plan upcoming work — all using one clear, up-to-date model.

What we create is known as a digital twin of your site. You can move around it, zoom in where you need to, and view the site from different angles to see how things are changing over time.

There’s no extra software to install or specialist tools to learn. Everything opens on a standard computer, so you can explore the detail straight away without any hassle. We handle everything from start to finish — the flight planning, the data capture, and the final model.

A Complete Service from Portal Drones

Each mapping project is handled with care and attention to detail. Being CAA approved, fully insured, and Drone Safe Registered means we operate safely and responsibly on every site we visit.

Our experience covers everything from construction and development to environmental and agricultural work.

We tailor every flight plan to the site and the job in front of us, so you get information that’s precise, practical, and ready to put to use.

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Easy Access to Your Images and Data...

We try to keep things as simple as possible when it comes to the files we hand over. You won’t need extra software or accounts to open anything — the images, videos and survey data all work in a normal web browser or the standard viewer already on your device.

Every project is different, so we format the files to fit the way you already work. Some teams store everything on shared drives, others prefer cloud folders. Whatever your setup looks like, we’ll shape the outputs so they drop in without any fuss.

In the end, it’s about giving you the information clearly and without obstacles. High-resolution stills, survey data, 3D outputs — whatever the job calls for — all delivered in a way that’s easy to open, easy to share and doesn’t get in the way of your workflow.

If you’ve got a project in mind and want to know how we can help, just drop us a message. We’ll take a look at what you’re working with and talk through the best way to capture the detail you need.

If you’d like to talk through this service or see how it could support your project, get in touch with the team and we’ll be happy to help.

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The drone footage really helped us get a detailed look at the whole site from a new angle. It’s such a big area that you can’t see everything clearly from the ground, but the images made it easy to spot how different parts of the land could be used. It gave us a much better understanding before making any big decisions. The team were great to deal with too - quick, friendly, and they knew exactly what we needed.

Richard Green | Beeston Reclamation

The drone survey was exactly what we required. One of our tenants had reported a leak and we’d been trying to track it down for weeks, and the guys at Portal Drones saved us hiring scaffolding to get up on the roof. The photos were really clear, and it helped us work out exactly where the issue was. Quick, easy, and no fuss - just what we needed.

Business Park Manager, Portal Business Park

"We were extremely impressed with the drone services provided. The aerial data capture was invaluable across all stages of our project — from pre-site surveys and boundary inspections to dilapidation surveys and detailed mapping. The photogrammetry helped our ground workers and key contractors install essential services like communications, energy, and drainage with greater accuracy and efficiency. A reliable and professional service that truly enhanced our workflow."

Russell Sidebottom | Eleanor Charles Homes

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