Tile Drainage Planning

Tile drainage is one of the most significant infrastructure investments you can make on your Alberta farm. Getting the design right is critical — and that starts with accurate elevation data. Our drone surveys produce high-resolution digital elevation models (DEMs) that show every contour, slope, and low spot in your field with centimetre-level precision.

Traditional land surveys for tile drainage planning are time-consuming and expensive, often requiring a survey crew to spend days in the field collecting elevation points. Our drone surveys cover the same area in a fraction of the time, capturing millions of data points that produce a more detailed and accurate elevation model than traditional methods.

The resulting DEM clearly shows natural drainage patterns, identifies where water accumulates, and reveals the subtle grade changes that determine optimal tile placement. Your drainage contractor can import our data directly into their design software to plan tile lines, calculate grades, and estimate material requirements with confidence.

Whether you're planning a new tile drainage system or expanding an existing one, our aerial elevation surveys give you the data foundation you need for a successful project. We also provide drainage flow analysis maps that help you and your contractor visualize how water moves across your field before and after tiling.