About the service
Cemetery grounds and memorial parks present a uniquely demanding mapping challenge: dense rows of markers, narrow access paths, mature tree canopy, and boundary lines that were often surveyed decades ago on paper that no longer matches what is on the ground. I offer a complete mobile drone survey service built specifically around this environment. Flights are planned as systematic overlapping grid patterns with front and side overlap tuned for dense small-object detail, so individual headstones, footstones, and curbing remain distinguishable in the final output rather than blurring into a green mass. Hundreds of raw frames are stitched into a single high-resolution orthomosaic map, geo-referenced and corrected for lens distortion and terrain relief, then handed over ready to layer into cemetery management software or a county GIS system. Beyond the base map, the deliverable set focuses on what caretakers and administrators actually need to act on: plot and section boundary lines traced from visible curbing, path edges, and fence lines; a flagged list of drainage depressions, low spots, and grading irregularities that could threaten monuments or create standing water; and canopy coverage notes useful for tree maintenance planning. Every project starts with a short call to confirm boundaries, access points, and any restricted or sacred areas that require a no-fly buffer, followed by a same-week flight window weather permitting. Turnaround on the finished package, including orthomosaic, boundary overlay, and a written findings summary, typically runs five to ten business days depending on grounds size. Files are delivered in common GIS formats alongside a plain-language PDF report so both technical staff and board members can use the results immediately.
