Can Shifting Land Change Your Topographic Survey?

A steep eroded coastline showing how shifting land can affect the accuracy of a topographic survey

Most people believe property lines never change. They assume the map is the map, and the ground under their feet stays the same. But a recent international story proved the opposite. In fact, it showed why homeowners need to keep their topographic survey up to date—especially if they live near the coast. A few days […]

How a Global Mapping Push Made the Drone Survey Essential

A drone survey capturing a large landscape with a digital mapping grid projected below

If you follow global news, you may have seen a surprising story this week. In Telangana, India, the government launched a massive land-mapping project that sent more than 3,500 surveyors across the entire state. They are using GPS tools, digital systems, and updated land records to fix old boundaries and settle disputes. It is one […]

Drone Swarms Are Redefining the ALTA Survey Process

Land surveyor conducting an ALTA survey with drone and total station near a coastal site

In York, Maine, storms can change the coastline overnight. Sand shifts, seawalls break, and property lines suddenly seem uncertain. For landowners and developers, that means one thing—getting an updated ALTA survey fast. Traditionally, these surveys take days of fieldwork, mapping, and verification. But new drone technology could make them happen in just a few hours. […]