Aerial Mapping
& Remote Sensing

High-Fidelity Geospatial Datasets from Multiple Platforms & Perspectives

Information-rich Geospatial data is foundational to support a range of planning and engineering applications. SAM’s innovative collection methods deliver actionable intelligence through a holistic Managed Geospatial Service framework over the infrastructure lifecycle. We deliver insights to drive successful client outcomes in complex urban environments and the most challenging terrains.

SAM acquires premium LiDAR and Imagery that achieve survey-grade accuracies. Intelligent attributes provide the insights to analyze the visible and invisible spectrums to support informed business decisions. Digital 3D reality maps are optimized for client workflows. SAM has developed AI and ML models to classify, extract features, and inspect infrastructure that our data scientists further refine.

AERIAL MAPPING SERVICES

Aerial LiDAR

Aerial LiDAR

Large format sensors capable of acquiring both LiDAR and image datasets in the visible and invisible electromagnetic spectrum.

Uncrewed Aerial Systems

Uncrewed Aerial Systems

Simultaneous collection of LiDAR, imagery, and video in the most difficult locations with versatile UAS platforms piloted by certified professionals.

Photogrammetry

Photogrammetry

Airborne and terrestrial photogrammetry for inspection and high tolerance measurements.

Remote Sensing

Remote Sensing

Capture natural color, multispectral, near-infrared, thermal, and hyperspectral imagery for condition assessment and analysis.

Vegetation Management

Vegetation Management

Identify and manage existing vegetation growth using state-of-the-art image acquisition and analysis.
SAM INSPECT™: INSPECTION MANAGEMENT & CLIENT DELIVERY SOFTWARE

Our inspection management software incorporates AI/ML to streamline Geospatial workflows, thus improving the inspection, classification, and inventory of structures and components. SAM Inspect™ enhances condition-based operation and maintenance decisions with convenient desktop examination of assets such as transmission structure integrity, condition of individual components, and vegetation encroachment threats to prioritize maintenance plans.

WHO WE SERVE

Electric

Renewables

Water

Natural Gas

Government

Transportation

Natural Resources

WHY SAM?

SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner.

Over 1000 data scientists, professionally licensed surveyors, certified photogrammetrists, certified LiDAR specialists, certified thermographers, GIS professionals, and remote sensing analysts comprise the Aerial Mapping & Remote Sensing services.

SAM transforms petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. MGS™ is the digital ecosystem that simplifies the complicated so our clients can achieve the impactful outcomes that drive their business forward.

As North America’s premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client’s business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

OUR PEOPLE

SAM’s licensed professionals, Part 107 certified remote pilots, licensed commercial pilots, trained flight observers, and data scientists bring deep experience to deliver comprehensive, holistic Managed Geospatial Services.

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REMOTE SENSING FROM YOUR PERSPECTIVE

At SAM, we do more than provide Geospatial data – we plan, design a holistic suite of Managed Geospatial Services for the complete lifecycle of infrastructure assets. Discover how SAM’s Aerial Mapping and Geospatial Inspection can support your next program.