Surveying & LiDAR
Drone Surveying & LiDAR Drone Surveys
UAV LiDAR that penetrates vegetation canopy for precision topographic mapping and volumetric stockpile measurements.
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What's included
LiDAR Topographic Surveys
Bare-earth elevation models even beneath trees and brush.
Once per project phase; before design and after grading.
Stockpile Volume Measurement
Accurate volumes for gravel, aggregate, sand, salt, grain and mining inventory.
Monthly or quarterly for inventory; year-end for audits.
Cut/Fill & Earthworks Analysis
Compare surfaces to design grades for grading, ditches and site preparation.
Before, during and after earthworks.
Farm Drainage & Elevation Mapping
Elevation, slope and water-flow maps for tile drainage and surface water planning.
Once per field, plus after major drainage changes.
Environmental & Erosion Monitoring
Repeatable mapping of wetlands, shorelines, erosion and reclamation sites across MB, SK and NW Ontario.
Seasonally or yearly; monthly during active reclamation or construction.
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Surveying & LiDAR by industry
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Surveying & LiDAR service areas
Find local information for your community.
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Kenora & NW Ontario
Frequently asked questions
+Why LiDAR instead of photogrammetry?
LiDAR reaches the ground through tree canopy and brush, giving true bare-earth elevations where photos only see the treetops.
+What weather conditions affect operations?
We follow Transport Canada regulations: operations pause in winds exceeding safe operating thresholds, active thunderstorms, or freezing precipitation (below 0°C for wet washing).
+What is the safety perimeter required?
A 5-metre controlled cordon around the active operating zone.
+Are pilots licensed and insured?
Yes, all pilots hold Transport Canada Advanced RPAS Pilot Certificates with comprehensive commercial aviation liability coverage.
+What sizes of drones does ClearHorizon operate?
Our fleet ranges from drones small enough to fit in your hand to drones the size of a truck box, with payload capacity up to 100 lb on our larger aircraft. Capacity varies by aircraft, equipment and operating conditions; we select the platform for each project.
+What are drone services?
Drone services are professional tasks performed using remotely piloted aircraft and equipment such as cameras, thermal sensors, mapping systems or cleaning attachments. A drone service is one specific task; drone services describes the range of work available. ClearHorizon provides commercial and residential drone services from Winnipeg across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the Kenora region of northwestern Ontario. We are a service provider, not a drone retailer; each project depends on equipment, site access, weather and flight permissions.
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Key terms on this page
- Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
- A grid of ground elevations produced from drone photogrammetry or LiDAR, used for drainage, grading and design.
- Ground Control Points (GCPs)
- Surveyed markers placed on the ground to improve the absolute accuracy of drone maps.
- LiDAR
- Light Detection and Ranging — a laser scanner that measures millions of points to map terrain, even under vegetation.
- Point Cloud
- A dataset of millions of 3D points from LiDAR or photogrammetry, used to model buildings and terrain.
- RTK / PPK
- GPS correction methods that give drone imagery centimetre-level positioning for surveying.
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Why surveying & lidar clients across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Kenora choose ClearHorizon
No lifts, scaffolds or rope crews
The drone works from the air, so there are fewer people at height and less equipment on your site.
Less disruption for tenants
Small ground footprint, quick setup and no heavy machinery blocking entrances or parking.
Proof you can file
Every job can include photos or video of what was cleaned or inspected — useful for boards, insurers and warranty records.
Right drone for the job
Fleet from hand-sized inspection drones to truck-box-sized units carrying up to 100 lb; cleaning up to 99 m (325 ft).
Completed Winnipeg jobs
127 Bannatyne · 433 Main — Passport Building · 123 James — Pump House & Apartments · 909 St Mary's and more
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