How can I use Aerotas Atlas?
Once you log into the Aerotas Web App, Aerotas Atlas will automatically appear for eligible customers in the menu bar. To request a project, simply upload a KML boundary of the project area, and answer a few questions about exactly what you need. Aerotas takes care of the rest.
How much does it cost?
We try to make project pricing as transparent as possible. However, projects do vary in cost depending on the project size, the complexity of the project, and the required turnaround time.
As with other Aerotas offerings, all projects are fixed-price and quoted in advance. When you request a quote, Aerotas will give you a number of options with clear fixed pricing that you can choose from. Once you accept the quote, Aerotas will get working immediately.
What Data is Included in the Final Deliverable?
Aerotas Atlas will deliver a final map in CAD format. The final deliverable will be generated from a mix of ground based GNSS data, aerial photogrammetry, and aerial lidar. This includes a full, clean, 3D topographic model of the site, a high-resolution orthophoto, and cleanly drafted linework of all meaningful features on a project site.
Are your deliverables drafted by AI or by people?
Aerotas drafting is done by people. While we do use a number of AI and machine learning tools to improve the efficiency of our data analysis in a number of different ways, AI and automated drafting simply isn't yet up to the quality standards that Aerotas and our customers demand. Our experts remain more accurate and more reliable than any current AI system.
What hardware do you use to collect the data?
All projects include high precision multi-constellation dual-band ground based GNSS observations, aerial photogrammetry, and aerial lidar, with included dual-band aerial multi-constellation GNSS antennas. Specific hardware for any given project may change depending on logistics and availability.
Can Anyone use Aerotas Atlas?
Right now Aerotas Atlas is limited to customers in California, Arizona, and Nevada. We plan to expand nationwide later this year.
For legal reasons, Aerotas Atlas products can only be offered to licensed land surveyors or engineers, or when performed in conjunction with licensed surveyors or engineers.
How Accurate is Aerotas Atlas?
All projects are a tenth of a foot (0.1' or 3cm) or better, as measured by the ASPRS positional accuracy standards. When the final project is delivered, accuracy measurement details and information will be provided.
So who sets the ground control?
Aerotas will set and measure ground control using dual-band base and rover GNSS setups, including an OPUS solution, for every project. Licensed surveyors are free to set their own ground control, and Aerotas will use the provided surveyor's ground control in the final deliverable. However, even with customer provided ground control, Aerotas will set our own additional control for quality assurance and overall project resilience.
What coordinate system do you deliver the project in?
Projects are, by default, delivered in NAD83(2011) State Plane Coordinate systems in US Feet, with a vertical datum of NAVD88 Geoid 18. Clients who need to use their own coordinate systems can supply their own ground control in their own preferred coordinate systems, and those will be used in the final project deliverable.
Do you support local and/or custom coordinate systems?
Yes. Aerotas fully supports all coordinate systems, including fully local or custom coordinate systems.
Is Aerotas a Land Surveyor?
No, Aerotas is not a licensed land surveyor. We provide mapping services to land surveying and engineering firms. Land Surveying is a highly regulated profession that requires highly trained and licensed surveyors to create sealed surveys. Aerotas Atlas is not available to the general public without involvement of a local licensed surveyor.
Can Aerotas Atlas be used as an Alta Survey?
Aerotas Atlas can be used as the foundation for an NSPS / ALTA survey, however the Aerotas Atlas product is, by itself, not sufficient to be an ALTA survey. A local land surveyor must be involved to create a final ALTA survey for a project.
What are the minimum and maximum project sizes for Aerotas Atlas?
There is no strict minimum or maximum, as Aerotas will fly any site, no matter how big or small. However, we find that typically, anything less than 0.25 acres is too small for Aerotas Atlas to be beneficial. Further, any project greater than 2,000 acres is often better served by alternative methods.
Eligibility
Aerotas Atlas is currently only available in the continental United States. Aerotas is not a licensed land surveyor. We provide mapping products to land surveying and engineering firms. Land Surveying is a highly regulated profession that requires trained and licensed surveyors to create sealed surveys. Aerotas Atlas maps are not legal surveys in isolation, but can be a part of a final survey when a licensed surveyor is involved. Aerotas Atlas is not available to the general public without involvement of a local licensed surveyor or engineer. Laws and regulations vary by region. Consult your local board of engineering or surveying for complete details.