Aerial LiDAR Scanning & Point Cloud Data Capture
High-density classified LAS/LAZ point clouds, bare-earth DTMs, and canopy height models (CHM) — captured over terrain, corridors, and infrastructure and delivered ready for your licensed engineer or mapping professional.
What We Do
When Photogrammetry Isn't Enough — Aerial LiDAR Fills the Gap
LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) uses laser pulses to capture millions of precise 3D measurements per second — penetrating tree canopy, dense vegetation, and complex terrain that drone photogrammetry alone cannot accurately resolve. The result is a high-density classified point cloud that reveals the true bare-earth ground surface beneath the trees, making it the preferred data source for canyon parcels, forested land, powerline corridor analysis, and any project where accurate terrain modeling is critical.
Amped Aerial deploys drone-mounted LiDAR systems to collect point cloud data for terrain analysis, corridor mapping, vegetation classification, canopy height modeling (CHM), and infrastructure projects. We deliver classified point clouds in industry-standard LAS/LAZ formats compatible with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Global Mapper, and most civil engineering workflows. Typical deliverables include bare-earth digital terrain models (DTM), classified point clouds (ground, vegetation, buildings, powerlines), contour lines, and powerline clearance reports.
LiDAR data capture is especially valuable for canyon and hillside land development, forested parcel terrain modeling, utility corridor vegetation encroachment analysis, and pre-construction earthwork data collection. We capture the data; your licensed engineer or mapping professional certifies the deliverable. If you don't have a licensed professional on your project yet, we can recommend one of our trusted partners in Southern California.
Important: Amped Aerial LLC provides aerial LiDAR data acquisition services only. We are not a state-licensed professional engineering firm. Our LiDAR deliverables are intended for use by your licensed professional engineer or mapping professional. This is not a substitute for licensed engineering or land measurement services.
What You Receive
High-Density Point Cloud (LAS / LAZ)
Dense 3D point cloud data compatible with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Global Mapper, and CloudCompare — ready for terrain modeling and engineering analysis.
Bare-Earth DTM (Digital Terrain Model)
Ground-only terrain model with vegetation and structures filtered out — critical for accurate grading design, drainage analysis, and flood plain studies.
Classified Point Cloud
Points classified by type: ground, low/medium/high vegetation, buildings, and powerlines — enabling targeted analysis of each feature class.
Canopy Height Model (CHM)
Vegetation height data showing tree canopy above bare ground — used for arborist studies, environmental review, and habitat assessment.
Contour Lines
1-foot or 2-foot contour intervals derived from LiDAR elevation data — ready for your licensed engineer to review and certify.
Powerline & Corridor Analysis
Conductor sag, clearance measurements, and vegetation encroachment zones along utility corridors — supporting maintenance planning and compliance.
Common Applications
- Canyon and hillside land development feasibility
- Forested parcel terrain modeling & bare-earth DTM
- Powerline corridor vegetation encroachment analysis
- Arborist and tree canopy height modeling (CHM)
- Grading design for complex terrain
- Flood plain and drainage analysis
- Infrastructure corridor planning
- Pre-construction earthwork data collection
Who We Work With
- Civil engineers and land development firms
- Utility companies and powerline operators
- Arborists and environmental consultants
- Land developers evaluating complex parcels
- Government and municipal agencies
- Architects and site planners
- Construction managers on complex terrain projects
- Forestry and natural resource managers
Get a Project Quote
Get a Project Quote
Tell us about your project and we’ll review the details with you. For urgent requests, call (805) 222-7858.