Drone Mapping, LiDAR, and 3D Modeling Services on Vancouver Island

Datum Design provides aerial capture and structured deliverables for builders, forestry, mining, infrastructure, environmental work, and site development across Vancouver Island and the Comox Valley. Choose a service below, or request a quote and we’ll help match the right outputs to your use case.

Core services Overview

LiDAR scanning & bare earth models

High-intensity point clouds
DTM/DSM outputs
Vegetation and terrain analysis options

Photogrammetry & 3D modeling (reality capture)

Photorealistic 3D models
Point clouds from imagery
Surfaces and mesh outputs

Orthomosaic mapping & topographic products

Orthomosaic maps
Topographic mapping outputs (where applicable)
Documentation-ready map layers

Volumetric surveys

Stockpile volume calculations
Cut/fill comparisons
Measurement reports for planning and tracking

Drafting, 2D drawings & 3D rendering

2D drafting support tied to captured data
Visual render outputs for planning and presentation

Pricing and packages

LiDAR Services $500 / acre

Forestry Package – $6,000

Includes:

Client consultation
Site visit and field time with Matrice 400 and L3
30% deposit upfront, 30% at review, and the remaining 40% due before final delivery
Site mapping up to 15 acres is $400/acre. (Additional acreage billed at $500/acre.)
1 complementary revision after final delivery and final payment has been made.