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Aerial view of Southland farmland with illustrative mapping lines

Southland drone mapping + stake-out

Do you need your Southland Farm GPS mapped?

Drone surveys, practical plans and on-site stake-out for Southland fencing, drainage and earthworks projects.

Discuss your projectSee mapping services
  • Surveyed by drone
  • Planned for contractors
  • Pegged on site

Farm mapping in the field

Drone surveys, GPS equipment and on-site stake-out across Southland farms.

  1. Aerial mapping view of connected paddocks on a Southland farm
  2. Drone survey view showing contour detail across farmland
  3. Aerial farm map prepared for subdivision planning
  4. Survey data mapped across a group of rural paddocks
  5. Mapped farm lane and contractor access route
  6. Aerial farm survey used to plan drainage work
  7. Farmland map showing contour and elevation changes
  8. Mapped farm site prepared for contractor stake-out
  9. Mapped farm boundary and proposed fencing layout
  10. High-resolution aerial image captured for a farm survey
  11. Rural development area mapped from aerial survey data
  12. Farm map prepared for project planning and on-site work

Why it matters

A plan is only useful when it works on the ground.

Farm development can go wrong when plans and contractors do not line up. Inaccurate fence lines, drainage routes or earthworks cost time and create avoidable rework.

We connect the aerial survey to the work on site. Once the plan is approved, we return to stake out the exact lines so contractors can work from physical markers, not guesswork.

Reduce guesswork

No more "eyeballing" fence lines. Precise markers for every boundary.

Contractor ready

Hand over the site to tradesmen knowing the lines are true.

Southland focused

Practical mapping for farms and rural projects across Southland.

Services

Mapping for the work you need to do.

Plan fencing, access, drainage and earthworks with accurate site information before contractors start.

Mapped farm boundary and proposed subdivision fence lines

01

Fencing and subdivisions

Ensure your new fence lines are straight, accurate to the boundary, and make practical use of the land.

Aerial map of a farm lane and contractor access route

02

Farm lanes and access

Plot efficient routes that account for terrain, gradient, and contractor access.

Aerial survey map used for farm drainage planning

03

Drainage and irrigation

Use elevation data to understand water movement before drainage work starts.

Contour map prepared to guide rural earthworks

04

Earthworks

Give excavators clear boundaries and guidelines based on accurate contours.

How it works

From first conversation to marked-out site.

A straightforward four-step process for Southland farmers, rural operators and contractors.

Step 01

Consultation

We start with a practical conversation so the mapping deliverables match your farm goals.

Project details
  • Confirm property boundaries and required outputs.
  • Prioritise key paddocks, access routes, and infrastructure.
  • Plan a practical, weather-ready survey run.

Step 02

Aerial drone surveying

High-resolution imagery and topographical data capture the property in useful detail.

Project details
  • Record contour and elevation changes for planning.
  • Map lanes, troughs, access tracks, and key features.
  • Preview subdivision and paddock layout options early.

Step 03

Data processing and analysis

Raw survey data becomes clear mapping output for decisions and contractor handover.

Project details
  • Model drainage paths, ponding, and runoff risks.
  • Calculate areas, distances, and reliable quantities.
  • Prepare useful plans for the work being scoped.

Step 04

On-site stake-out

The job is not done until the approved plan is marked on the ground.

Project details
  • Peg fence lines, lane centres, and subdivision points.
  • Match physical markers to the digital plan.
  • Give contractors a clear, build-ready handover.

Start a project

Ready to map your farm?

Tell us what needs to be mapped or marked, and we’ll come back to you with the practical next step.

Discuss your project