GIS / Cartography

Are you looking for a flyover of your property for inspection or before and after aerial pictures of your next job? We have unmanned aircraft that can capture 4k videos and photographs for use in videos and other media, including GIS. We also have mapping and GPS capabilities; we use this technology on our forestry projects and can provide accurate information to our clients for compliance with government or insurance requirements.

Aerial photography, a crucial remote sensing component, transforms our understanding and management of forests. We use drones, satellites, and fixed-wing aircraft to collect high-resolution visual data to visualize and analyze the landscape, providing vital information that ground-based methods cannot achieve. This approach is essential for monitoring and managing climate change, assessing tree species’ health, and planning operations with unprecedented detail.

GIS technology and remote sensing are at the core of our operations at Pikes Peak Forestry. These tools play a vital role in integrating aerial photographs with other data, creating sophisticated maps and analytics foundational for comprehensive forest management. Our GIS data is instrumental in identifying disease outbreaks and their location, predicting fire risks, and ensuring operations are aligned with ecological and regulatory standards.

The integration of GIS and aerial photography offers numerous advantages for sustainable forest management:

• Enhanced Accuracy: More precise maps and data analysis lead to informed decision-making.
• Efficient Monitoring: Rapid detection of changes in forest conditions, enabling proactive management.
• Resource Management: Optimal allocation of resources, balancing economic and environmental needs.

Projects like our Black Forest area initiative showcase how these technologies can significantly enhance forest restoration and management outcomes.

At Pikes Peak Forestry, we leverage the latest in GIS technology and aerial photography to offer comprehensive services tailored to modern forest management’s diverse needs. Our services include:

Fire Mitigation and Analysis

• Risk Area Identification: Utilizing aerial imagery to pinpoint potential fire risks within forested areas,