At Florida Building & Land Surveyors, we take pride in combining traditional land surveying expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver accurate results across South Florida. Our recent boundary survey in West Park, Florida, a growing suburb just outside of Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale, perfectly demonstrates how drone surveying can overcome real-world site challenges.
The Challenge: Inaccessible Property Corners
During a recent property boundary survey in West Park, our field crew encountered a familiar obstacle — the rear corner of the parcel was inaccessible due to fencing from adjacent properties. Because the neighboring property owners would not allow physical access, using standard surveying methods like total station measurements or GPS rovers was not possible for that portion of the property.
The Solution: RTK Drone Surveying Technology
To maintain precision and avoid delays, we deployed our RTK-enabled drone. This drone surveying system uses Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) technology to capture high-resolution aerial imagery and precise elevation data with centimeter-level accuracy.
By integrating this drone data into our boundary survey workflow, we were able to locate and verify the property’s rear boundary points without stepping onto the adjacent lots — maintaining both accuracy and efficiency.
The Results: Precision Without Compromise
The combination of RTK drone mapping and professional field surveying ensured a complete, high-accuracy boundary survey that met all client and regulatory standards. Using drone technology also reduced on-site time, improved safety, and minimized potential conflicts with neighboring properties.
Why Technology Matters in Modern Land Surveying
This project highlights how modern land surveying in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas continues to evolve. From drone mapping to RTK precision, technology allows surveyors to handle complex or restricted access sites while still delivering professional, verifiable results.
At Florida Building & Land Surveyors, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the field — whether it’s a boundary survey in West Park, a topographic survey in Miami, or land surveying in Fort Lauderdale and beyond.