Overview

Zo Motors is in the process of acquiring land in Saipan for future development. As part of their feasibility and planning phase, 2cofly was tasked with conducting a LiDAR and photogrammetry survey to help assess the site’s terrain and physical characteristics.

Although the area was generally flat, it was heavily vegetated, making it difficult and costly to obtain quality topographic data using traditional methods. By leveraging drone-based LiDAR and aerial photogrammetry, our team was able to efficiently capture high-resolution elevation and imagery data across the site.

Execution

The aerial data collection was completed within three days, and all final deliverables were processed and delivered within one week. This marked Phase One of Zo Motors’ development process, serving as a foundational study of the land.

The next phase will involve a detailed ground survey combined with drone mapping, which 2cofly will conduct in collaboration with a licensed surveyor to achieve engineering-grade accuracy.

Deliverables

• 3D Colorized Point Cloud: A complete digital twin of the site that visually represents all surface features

• 3D Ground-Only Point Cloud: A refined dataset containing only ground returns for accurate modeling

• 2D Orthomosaic Map: A high-resolution visual basemap for easy site interpretation

• Digital Elevation Model (DEM): A precise surface representation for slope and drainage analysis

• 1-Foot Contours: Detailed elevation lines for design and planning applications

  
  

Result

The data provided Zo Motors with actionable terrain insights to guide design decisions and evaluate development feasibility early in the process. By combining LiDAR and photogrammetry, 2cofly delivered a fast, accurate, and cost-effective solution that supports informed planning and future collaboration.

Looking Ahead

2cofly remains ready to support developers and planners not only in Guam, but across the entire Micronesian region. Our mission is to make advanced geospatial data accessible, reliable, and valuable for every stage of development.

2cofly (pronounced Ecofly) is Micronesia's leading drone service and education provider. Our core competency lies in remote sensing via various sensing technologies such as photogrammetry, LiDAR, thermal and more.

Few key deliverables we can output with our drones & sensors:

• Orthomosaic Mapping (+ Planimetric Mapping)

• Topographic Mapping (via LiDAR & photogrammetry)

• General LiDAR Mapping (land feasibility study, power line, etc)

• Aerial Inspection

• Aerial Magnetometry (underground metal detection)

• Thermal Map (radiometric)

We are also the largest drone training and education provider, offering:

• Online Course

• In-person workshops

• Custom curriculums for students and professionals

Schedule a free consultation

(671) 988-1532 | dwl@2cofly.com