AERIAL MAPPING
DRONE SURVEYING & LIDAR
3D SCANNING & MODELLING

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Recon is an Auckland-based drone survey and aerial mapping company working across New Zealand. We capture drone surveys, aerial mapping, drone LiDAR and 3D laser scans, and turn them into CAD, BIM and GIS-ready data. CAA Part 102 certified and SiteWise Gold.

Our Services

  • A white airplane flying above a dense city with tall buildings and a park below.

    Aerial Mapping

    Aircraft equipped with high-resolution camera technology are employed to capture detailed imagery and terrain data.

    Aerial Mapping Explained
  • Colorful 3D topographic map of a mountainous terrain with green, blue, and black elevation areas.

    LiDAR

    For drone surveying of complex vegetated areas, our LiDAR services mean we can map the ground enabling the creation of digital terrain models and contours.

    LiDAR Benefits
  • Topographic map showing elevation contours, trees, a building, and a road.

    Drone Mapping

    We are professionals in capturing drone-based aerial mapping data. 3D aerial mapping can include cliff mapping, measuring stockpile volumes, road surveys, railway line surveys and river surveys.

    Advantages of Drone Mapping
  • A digital 3D model of a multi-story building under construction, showing the structure, framework, and partial exterior walls.

    3D Laser Scanning

    Carried out in various fields including construction, transport, power, utilities, BIM, heritage and industrial applications.

    Precision of 3D Laser Scans
  • Red Ducati motorcycle fuel tank with black and gold accents, featuring company logo and branding.

    Reverse Engineering

    Our portable 3D scanning services are ideal for modelling purposes. We transform your part into a point cloud, digital 3D mesh or 3D CAD model efficiently and effectively.

    Experience precision scanning
  • Surveyor standing on construction site with tripod and surveying equipment, outdoors on cloudy day.

    Surveying

    Trained and experienced in construction and civil surveying, topographical survey, we use the latest Topcon GNSS and robotic total station equipment.

    Our Surveying Services
  • Revit model of a commercial building from a laser scan

    Scan to BIM & Revit

    We laser scan existing buildings and plant, then model them in Revit for design, renovation and asset records.

    Scan to BIM Modelling
  • CAD floor plan drafted from a laser scan

    CAD Drawings

    Accurate 2D plans, elevations and as-built drawings, drafted from our own scans and surveys in AutoCAD and Civil3D.

    CAD Drawings From Scans
  • Drone inspection of infrastructure

    Drone Inspection

    Close-up drone inspections of roofs, bridges, towers and infrastructure, with high-resolution imagery, thermal and 3D models.

    Drone Inspection Services

Our Team

We’re an experienced team from a variety of backgrounds including surveying, aerial drone mapping, manufacturing, and 3D modelling.

We love what we do and enjoy taking on all projects that allow us to dive deep into data.  

Meet The Team
The Recon drone survey and 3D scanning team

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Our Clients

  • “I have engaged Recon to undertake Aerial Survey multiple times as a subcontractor to the surveying teams I have been managing and am always impressed with the quality of their work. Jeremy and Ben are a pleasure to work with and I will continue to use their services and leverage their expertise for all projects requiring Aerial survey components. Great value and great service.”

    Chris Hood - Libbet

  • “With the sometimes unorthodox requirements and timelines of the Film industry. We rely on an innovative and flexible partner for our 3D Scanning and Survey needs. Recon not only deliver quickly and efficiently but work hard on building a strong relationships which is reflected in their professional service. I won’t go anywhere else…”

    Todd Smythe - Art Director

  • “I have found in the past that surveyors will often go about things in their own way, not read my work briefs and show little interest in the particular outputs I need. I use Recon on every job I can, essentially because they do the opposite. My clients don't pay me for cookie-cutter solutions and I can't have subcontractors that rely on this approach either. Jeremy is very focused on the particular information that is of value, with the approach informed by required outputs. He reads my briefs, discusses them with me, and does the work promptly for a really reasonable price. It is a relief for me to have him and his team on my projects. Jeremy Neilson is the first person I would pick up the phone and call in this regard.”

    Peter Quilter - Tonkin Taylor

★★★★★ Rated 5.0 from 21 Google reviews

“Recon have helped us with aerial drone surveys, 3D laser scanning and 3D modelling work. Their work across these various services has been fantastic and I would recommend them highly.”

Yin L. – Google review

“I regularly use Recon for LiDAR work and couldn’t get better service and results! … the data is always of high quality.”

Greg W. – Google review

“We (at AUT) contracted Recon to scan the surface of a 30 m Satellite Antenna used for Radio Astronomy and Geodesy… My PhD supervisor and I were extremely pleased by the service.”

Asif R. – Google review

Case Studies

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High-Accuracy 3D Modelling of Great South Rd Bridge, Auckland
High-Accuracy 3D Modelling of Great South Rd Bridge, Auckland

As part of Te Puhinui Regeneration Strategy, Auckland Council used Recon’s 3D scanning beneath the Great South Road underpass to capture accurate as-built data, improving pathway design and confidence in the survey information.

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How advanced survey techniques helped deliver Watercare’s Interim Chemical Upgrade
How advanced survey techniques helped deliver Watercare’s Interim Chemical Upgrade

The Waitākere Water Treatment Plant is being upgraded to replace ageing, non-compliant chemical infrastructure. LiDAR, drone surveys and a Revit model accurately capture existing conditions and support design and coordination.

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Sailability
Sailability

Using advanced 3D scanning, Recon captured every detail of the yacht’s design.

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Judges Residence, Apia, Samoa
Judges Residence, Apia, Samoa

Recon completed a laser scan of both the interior and exterior, created a 3D scan pointcloud and a Scene2Go walk through tool of the building, and a full site orthophoto from the flight.

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Optimising the National Grid with LiDAR Technology
Optimising the National Grid with LiDAR Technology

Transpower’s use of drones is increasing as they are less intrusive, quicker, provide better data, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and are safer to operate. Recon Ltd is always up for the adventure.

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3D Laser Scanning for Large Scale Redevelopment Project: Precision and Efficiency in Action
3D Laser Scanning for Large Scale Redevelopment Project: Precision and Efficiency in Action

Recon digitised the building and infrastructure, using scanners accurate to 1mm, and produced 360-degree ‘walk-throughs’ and a Revit model.

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Location
Auckland & NZ Wide

Phone
0800 732 669

Email
info@recon.nz