Case Study: Drone-Based GIS & Survey Solutions for India

Sector

GIS, Surveying & Mapping

Market

India

Background

India’s rapid infrastructure growth, urban expansion, and land governance reforms have created a strong demand for accurate, fast, and scalable geospatial data. Traditional land survey methods using total stations and ground teams are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and costly, particularly across large or inaccessible areas.

Government agencies, PSUs, and private developers require high-resolution GIS data for planning, monitoring, and decision-making while ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance.

Challenge

• Slow data collection using conventional ground surveys

• Limited accuracy over large or complex terrains

• High manpower and logistical costs

• Difficulty surveying forests, water bodies, and urban congestion

• Delays in project planning and execution

Solution

Eagleshare Consulting Pvt. Ltd. deployed a drone-enabled GIS & survey solution integrated with advanced geospatial analytics, tailored to Indian terrain and regulatory requirements.

Results

✅ Survey Time Reduced: ~60–70%

✅ Accuracy Improvement:

✅ Cost Reduction: ~40%

✅ Data Richness:

Use Cases in India

• Land Record Modernization & Digitization

• Infrastructure & Smart City Projects

• Road, Rail & Utility Corridor Mapping

• Mining & Quarry Volume Estimation

• Water Resource & Flood Mapping

• Urban Planning & Property Assessment

Impact

• Faster project approvals and execution

• Improved transparency in land and asset mapping

• Better inter-departmental data sharing

• Reduced disputes due to accurate spatial records

Why It Matters for India

Drone-based GIS and survey solutions support India’s vision for:

• Digital India

• Smart Cities Mission

• Infrastructure Development

• Transparent Land Governance