Surveying The Bahamas for Future Planning - Drone and Hydrographic Surveys at Highbourne Cay

Where in the world is McLaren’s survey team?
Most recently, you can find them at Highbourne Cay Exumas, Bahamas, surveying the island and marina!
Using our latest piece of survey equipment, the DJI Matrice 300 RTK drone, in conjunction with traditional ground survey equipment, our team performed hydrographic and topographic surveys on site at Highbourne Cay in support of future expansions and upgrades to the island.
Surveying approximately 30 acres - including shark-infested waters - the team collected LiDAR and photogrammetry data and performed a singlebeam hydrographic survey, gathering detailed information on coastal structures, marina, and entrance channel. This state-of-the-art drone, when combined with traditional survey equipment, provided high-precision aerial LiDAR and photogrammetry capabilities, enabling us to create detailed 3D point cloud data and 2D georeferenced maps, or orthomosaics, that offer scrupulous detail for future planning.
Now equipped with the durable DJI drone, our crews can tackle projects of any scale. Its versatile payload options, including LiDAR and advanced camera sensors, ensure comprehensive data collection for the most intricate site details.
Stay tuned as we continue to explore, survey, and support the development of beautiful locations like Highbourne Cay!