Aerial mapping services
Creating a base map is a fundamental first step from which to build a garden design or farm plan. Detailed and up-to-date aerial imagery and contour maps shed light on the features of the landscape which will shape the future direction of the plan.
I fly the drone along a pre-programmed flight path and using photogrammetry I can develop a digital elevation model and subsequent topographical map of the terrain.
Also available and valuable as a standalone service if you want to undergo your own landscape concept planning or as a record of the progress of the development of your landscape works.
3D models and 360 photos
3D models are useful for visualising how proposed features will fit into the landscape in reality and as an enhancement to topographical maps.
360 photos, taken from a drone in the air provide a remote way to “revisit” a site in order to proof decisions being made in the context of the features of the landscape .
Simon’s approach used permaculture design principles to rethink access, water storage and paddock placement. He reorganised the entire property into a workable farm space using drones to map major contours and provide an entirely new way of reading the landscape.
Simon’s creativity, experience and extensive knowledge of regenerative land use practices delivered a plan that has turbo-charged our farm start-up. Simon worked in true partnership, not just with us, but with a number of other consultants, to deliver important data that fleshed out every facet of our plan.
Simon’s final report and detailed drawings have formed the basis of all our forward planning including development applications, dam construction, livestock planning and revegetation. His input has been invaluable.
— Alex and Alicia, McGregor’s Run, South Gippsland
