RTK DRONE MAPPING AND
DIGITAL TWINS IN AUSTIN, TX.
RTK drone mapping before, during and after a job, when you add it. Every deliverable is georeferenced and timestamped, so you can check quantities against the same baseline we do.
Clear Ground maps sites in Austin and Central Texas with an RTK drone and turns the images into point clouds, orthomosaics, contours and cut/fill reports. A standalone scan runs $500–$1,500 per scan, with reports typically 2–3 business days after the flight. It is not a boundary survey.
Get Site Prep Quote →Dripping Springs · Westlake · Round Rock
MAPPING-GRADE HARDWARE.
PRODUCTION SOFTWARE.
Every tool in our stack was selected for one purpose: to generate data that holds up in billing discussions and engineering reviews. RTK-corrected drone photogrammetry, checked against ground points on site.
Mechanical shutter
Web-based viewer · Annotation tools · Measurement
Design surface comparison · Quantity reporting
Pre-backfill visual record
FROM FLIGHT TO DELIVERABLE.
TYPICALLY 2–3 BUSINESS DAYS.
A typical lot flies in 10–15 minutes and processes overnight. The report follows typically 2–3 business days after the flight. A boundary survey still comes from a licensed surveyor.
AT ANY PHASE OF YOUR PROJECT
SEE THE SITE AS IT IS
SCAN BEFORE YOU DIG.
A Mavic 3 Enterprise RTK drone maps your site surface before a single bucket moves. Heritage trees get a Critical Root Zone boundary. Drainage flow lines get mapped. A drone models the ground surface. Rock, footings and buried lines below the surface are found with test holes, probing, 811 locates and GPR where needed.
A SCAN PRODUCES
THESE DELIVERABLES.
Clear Ground's digital deliverables are professional line items. Ownership and usage rights are defined below.
Pix4D web viewer · Browser-based
Cut/fill quantities · Design surface comparison
Pre-backfill documentation
Texas State Plane, Central Zone
Volumetric delta · Grade verification
Before/after comparison · Final quantities
See a sample deliverable: the sample Resale Protection Packet, which shows how we document a finished job.
Standalone scan pricing
| Service | Unit | Range | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drone topo and volume report: orthomosaic, point cloud, contours, cut/fill | per scan | $500–$1,500 | 2–3 business days after the flight |
| Scan added to a Clear Ground clearing, demolition or excavation job | per job | Optional line item on the job quote, at the same scan price. | |
Prices reviewed: September 2026. Ranges for Austin and Central Texas; your site walk sets the final number.
THE SPEC SHEET.
NOT MARKETING FLUFF.
| Specification | Detail | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | RTK-corrected drone photogrammetry, checked against ground points on site | Good for grade checks and quantities. Not a boundary or sealed survey. |
| Ground Control | RTK positioning plus ground checkpoints | RTK positions the images and checkpoints measured on site check the model. |
| Flight Time per Site | 10–15 minutes automated | Minimal site disruption. Flight happens while crew mobilizes equipment. |
| Processing Time | Same-day to 24 hours | Pix4D cloud processing. No local hardware bottleneck. |
| Deliverable Turnaround | Typically 2–3 business days after the flight | Scan-to-report turnaround. It does not include scheduling. |
| Output Formats | .las, .laz, GeoTIFF, .dwg contours and surfaces, .obj | Imports into AutoCAD, Civil 3D and most GIS platforms. |
| Coordinate System | NAD83 / Texas State Plane, Central Zone | Tell us your engineer's datum and units before the flight. |
| Insurance | $2M per occurrence / $5M aggregate general liability | Certificate of insurance and additional-insured endorsement provided before work starts. |
| Data Hosting | Pix4D cloud web viewer | No software installs. Shareable via browser link. |
YOUR DATA.
CLEARLY DEFINED.
Every Clear Ground project includes clear terms on data ownership, usage rights, and liability boundaries. No ambiguity. No surprises.
WHO USES THIS DATA.
DIFFERENT DATA FOR EACH.
The same capture, framed for what each client needs from it.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the drone data?
RTK-corrected drone photogrammetry, checked against ground points on site. Our drone scans measure surfaces, quantities and grades. They are not a boundary survey or a sealed survey by a licensed surveyor, and a drone cannot see below the ground surface.
How much does a standalone scan cost?
$500–$1,500 per scan for a topo and volume report. A scan can be added to a Clear Ground job as an optional line item.
How long until I get the report?
Typically 2–3 business days after the flight. That is scan-to-report turnaround. We answer the same business day.
Do you use ground control points?
We use RTK positioning plus ground checkpoints measured on site. The checkpoints check the model.
Which coordinate system do you deliver in?
NAD83 / Texas State Plane, Central Zone, unless your engineer specifies otherwise.
Can a drone see rock or buried utilities?
No. A drone models the ground surface. Rock, footings and buried lines below the surface are found with test holes, probing, 811 locates and GPR where needed.
Can I see a sample deliverable?
Yes. See the sample Resale Protection Packet at clearground.com/sample-resale-protection-packet/.
WE LET THE DATA
SPEAK FIRST.
The site walk is free. If you want a drone scan and 3D surface model, it is $500–$1,500 per scan.
Get Site Prep Quote → Call Clear Ground (512) 880-8888