FAA Part 108: What It Means for Drone Land Surveying

Drone land surveying over a construction site capturing aerial data for mapping and site planning

Drone land surveying has already changed the way projects get built in Tampa. From construction staking to floodplain mapping, surveyors use drones every day to capture fast and accurate data. Now, the FAA has introduced a new proposal—Part 108—that could reshape how surveyors fly drones, how close they can get to infrastructure, and even which […]

Property Survey Steps to Challenge Your Flood Zone

Surveyor using total station to measure property survey data near residential homes in a flood zone

If you live in Fort Myers, you probably know how expensive flood insurance can be. What many homeowners don’t realize is that their property might not even belong in the flood zone FEMA has mapped. That’s where a property survey comes in. It’s the first and most important step in proving your home’s true elevation […]

Homeowners Rush to Get Flood Elevation Surveys

A car driving through a flooded street with water splashing on both sides, surrounded by green trees and road signs, highlighting the importance of flood elevation surveys for assessing flood risks in residential areas.

After Hurricane Idalia hit Jacksonville, many homeowners are seeing that Flood Elevation Surveys are more important than ever. These surveys show how high a home sits compared to the surrounding flood areas. In today’s conditions, this information can save time and money on insurance claims. Licensed surveyors are very busy, and homeowners are rushing to […]