Aerial Surveying for Government Geospatial imagery

Across Australia, Landair Surveys works with government agencies to deliver reliable and high-quality aerial data for effective urban planning, asset identification and management, map production, by-law enforcement and corporate GIS enquiries. 

Geospatial imaging

How we capture your aerial surveying data

Aerial surveys with crewed aircraft

Capture detailed and highly accurate data across larger areas and at higher altitudes – using a stable twin-engine aircraft equipped with advanced sensor technology.

Aerial surveying with RPAs (drones)

Capture high-resolution imagery in areas with complex terrain or limited airspace clearance – for urban planning, environmental assessments and smaller-scale government needs.

Your quality data outcomes

Aerial photos

Orthophoto mosaics

Produce distortion-free images of land features and infrastructure – forming a reliable base for GIS applications, map production and asset management.

DEM

Digital elevation models

Provide essential elevation data for applications from land-use planning and flood modelling to environmental conservation.

Aerial Surveying for Government Geospatial imagery heatmap

Volume calculations

Perform volume calculations between different surfaces – for land movement analysis, environmental monitoring and planning.

Multi-band orthomosaics

Multi-band orthomosaics

Enable vegetation and environmental health assessments – including with four-band imagery (including near-infrared).

Aerial photography

We capture vertical and oblique aerial photography across Australia, using: 

Vulcanair P68C twin-engine aircraft

  • High wing configuration for extreme stability
  • Lower carbon emissions, due to superior fuel-to-weight ratio

Additional aircraft: Piper Navajo and Cessna C205. 

PhaseOne 280i large format camera

  • 280MP, 4-band solution
  • 90mm lens for RGB
  • 50mm lens for near-infrared
  • Coverage of 20,000 pixels across
  • Capture rate of 2 FPS

Additional system: Leica RCD30 

IX Process for image processing

  • Radiometry adjustments
  • Colour balancing
  • Image annotation

SimActive Correlator3D for orthorectification

  • Distortion correction for each frame 
  • Orthomosaic creation from individual images 
  • Feathering, colour balance and seamline editing 

32461km2

aerial imagery captured since 2022

This imagery is ideal for the mapping, volumetric calculations and vegetation management that’s so essential for government planning. We can also overlay other data onto these photos, including:

  • Contours
  • Geographic information
  • Traffic management information
  • Underground and overhead services
  • Title boundaries

Why governments choose Landair for aerial surveying.

Surveying for government clients means facing unique challenges – from meeting strict quality standards to addressing regional airspace restrictions.  

Landair brings deep experience and proven reliability to government surveying projects, delivering data that’s ready to inform key decisions. 

Your challenges

  • Need high-quality data and dependable service for complex requirements? 
  • Working within tight timeframes with limited windows for data capture? 
  • Looking for a partner who understands government standards and regulatory needs? 

How we can help

  • We know your needs, from wide regional surveys to high-resolution town captures. 
  • Our rigorous quality checks and controls lead to reliable data across all projects. 
  • Our team is ready to respond to changes and mobilise as soon as conditions allow. 
  • This minimises capture time and risks due to weather and airspace restrictions. 
  • We operate within a robust framework that meets government protocols.  
  • You own your data, and while we’re handling it, we store it securely (not in the cloud). 

Hear from our government partners.

Meet our experts in aerial surveying for governments.

The aerial surveying team at Landair are second to none when it comes to responsiveness. They’ll always do what they promise.

Erik

Managing Director 

Erik Birzulis

With 30+ years in land, engineering and aerial surveying, Erik guides Landair in its mission to build successful long-term relationships. He leads our team of skilled professionals to deliver accurate results. 

Raju

Senior Photogrammetrist

Raju Byragani

Raju is a senior photogrammetrist and our reserve airborne sensor operator, who has been working in his and photogrammetry since 2007.

Patrick

Spatial Analyst

Patrick Tansey

Patrick is a spatial analyst who has delivered orthophoto mosaic and elevation projects for government clients across eastern Australia

Kelly

Airborne Sensor Operator

Kelly Winsor

Kelly is our airborne sensor operator and has captured aerial imagery throughout Eastern Australia – from the Torres Strait to Tasmania.

Toni

Senior Photogrammetrist

Toni Hibbert

Toni is a senior photogrammetrist who has been in the industry since 1983, working on large mapping projects throughout the country.

Roland

Senior Photogrammetrist

Roland Klamt

Roland is a specialist in GIS, photogrammetry and imaging, with a qualification in cartography and a career spanning more than 45 years.

Who trusts us.

Department of Transport Victoria
Spatial Services NSW
Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional and Rural Development
Holcim
Barro Group
Tas Government

FAQs

We use a large format sensor to reduce the amount of time required to capture imagery, which minimises risks due to unsuitable weather and changing sun angles over the area.

Our team always plans for redundancy timeframes to allow for weather, air traffic and aircraft maintenance delays.  

Our processing contingencies include: 

  • Hiring additional licenses of our software, SimActive Correlator3D. 
  • Adding additional human resources to your project.  
  • Ensuring that all available computer workstations are processing your images 24/7, with our remote access software. 
  • Keeping you constantly updated with weekly progress reports. 

We understand that government organisations have very specific data storage and requirements sharing requirements. For that reason, your scanning data: 

  • Is not stored in the cloud – it is kept securely on our servers in the short term. 
  • Is owned by you, not us – we do not ‘rent’ your data back to you. 
  • Is transferred to you and then removed as required from our servers. 
Phillip Island CIR
Yuleba
Phillip Island CIR
Phillip Island
Omeo
PD Oval Inlet
Narran
Narran
Mungallala
Leongatha

Let’s get started.