A single orthomosaic from CGD Aerial Services can be transformed into powerful data products, including Digital Terrain Models (DTMs), Digital Surface Models (DSMs),vegitation idicies, and 3D models, providing clear, actionable insights for land and forest management.
A Digital Terrain Model (DTM) represents the bare-earth surface of the land with vegetation and structures removed. It reveals true ground elevations and natural contours and can be used to create rough, non–survey-grade contour maps that support preliminary planning, drainage analysis, and land management decisions.
A Digital Surface Model (DSM) from CGD Aerial Services captures the height and shape of the land and everything on it—including trees, vegetation, and structures. Using high-resolution drone data, our DSMs provide precise elevation insights that support forest planning, canopy analysis, and informed land management decisions.
A Vegetation Index derived from RGB orthomosaic imagery allows you to visually assess plant health by highlighting how green—or stressed—vegetation is across an area. By analyzing color patterns within the imagery, CGD Aerial Services helps clients quickly “see” variations in vegetation vigor, making it easier to identify healthy growth, thinning areas, or potential problem zones for more informed land and forest management.
A 3D Model created by CGD Aerial Services brings your property to life by transforming drone imagery into an interactive, three-dimensional view of the landscape. These models allow you to visualize terrain, vegetation, and structures from any angle, making it easier to plan projects, assess conditions, and communicate insights with clarity and confidence.
