Monitoring terrain shift beneath forest canopy is no easy task—but it’s critical when lives and homes are at stake. Rekon deployed drone LiDAR to detect slope movement near residential areas, giving the client 18 months of data-backed peace of mind and proactive risk management.
Recent earthworks operations at the resort had altered hillside drainage, triggering a washout and threatening a potential landslide above four residential properties. The client needed to detect even minor changes in slope movement over time to prevent a catastrophic event involving loss of life and property.
We implemented drone-based LiDAR with precise survey control to track terrain shifts beneath the forest canopy. By establishing a long-term monitoring benchmark and executing multiple high-resolution surveys, we helped the client assess slope movement with clarity and confidence—reducing risk and liability.
With dense trees and thick vegetation, photogrammetry alone couldn’t deliver reliable ground surface data. LiDAR was chosen as the primary tool, allowing accurate slope models and long-term comparison. We also installed a permanent survey monument to ensure each survey aligned to a consistent baseline.
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