From grading analysis to solar development, Aero Map Drone Solutions delivers precise and visually clear mapping data for a range of commercial projects across Illinois and the Midwest.
Each project includes tailored deliverables — orthomosaic, 3D model, DSM/DTM, contours, and cut-fill analysis — processed using professional photogrammetry software and GNSS workflows.

Recent Projects

  • Aerial view of a terraced hillside with concentric agricultural fields and pathways.

    Solar Development Mapping

    As part of an upcoming 6+ acre solar installation in Miamisburg, OH, AMDS was hired to provide high-accuracy site data to support pre-construction planning and grading analysis. We captured and processed the full site using a DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise with RTK workflows, delivering a 1 cm/pixel orthomosaic, DSM/DTM elevation models, and an interactive 3D surface view.

    Deliverables: 3D Model • Contours • Volume Report

  • 3D terrain model of a landscape with roads, trees, and open fields, color-coded to show elevation differences.

    Thornton Quarry - Industrial Landform Assessment

    To showcase AMDS capabilities at scale, we captured and processed this industrial site using a DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise. Located just south of Chicago, Thornton Quarry is one of the largest aggregate quarries in the world. While not a commissioned job, this demo highlights AMDS’s ability to process complex terrain and large surface areas with high precision — ideal for excavation, land planning, and volumetric analysis use cases.


    Deliverables: Orthomosaic • DSM/DTM • Cut-Fill Map

  • Aerial 3D scan of a construction site showing areas of cleared land, piles of debris marked with red and green, and designated zones outlined in green for different materials or sections, with overlay data on terrain measurements on the left side.

    Coal Power Plant Demolition – Cut/Fill Analysis

    Using RTK-enabled drone mapping and ground control across the active demolition area, we delivered a high-resolution orthomosaic, elevation models, and a detailed cut/fill report showing material movement across the site. With visual overlays and tabulated volume data, the client is able to accurately track soil removal, and validate contractor performance.

    Deliverables: Cut/Fill Volume Map with color-coded overlay