# UAV Imaging Inc. — Full Site Reference for AI Crawlers This file is the long-form companion to /llms.txt — per the llmstxt.org spec. It concatenates the substantive content of every public page on uavimaging.com so language models and answer engines can ingest the full site context without crawling each URL. Last updated: 2026-05-22 Canonical site: https://www.uavimaging.com/ Contact: jason@uavimaging.com · +1-587-532-9000 Service area: Alberta, Canada + Western Canada (occasional) Founded: 2007 ---- ## Company overview UAV Imaging Inc. is an Alberta-based commercial drone services company operating since 2007. Headquartered in the Edmonton region, the company serves industrial, construction, energy, aggregate, mining, utility, solar and municipal clients across Alberta with occasional projects elsewhere in Western Canada. All pilots hold Transport Canada Advanced RPAS certifications. The company carries $5M aviation liability insurance (well above the 2026 $2M Canadian minimum), is registered with ISN, ComplyWorks and Avetta, and is capable of Site-Specific Operations Risk Assessments (SORAs) for higher-risk operations. The fleet includes: - DJI Matrice 300 RTK with H20T payload (4K visual, 1200mm hybrid zoom, radiometric thermal, laser rangefinder) - DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise (4/3 CMOS, RTK module, 56x hybrid zoom) - Flyability Elios 2 (collision-tolerant indoor drone for confined-space inspection) - Pergam Falcon laser-based methane detector - Pix4D / DroneDeploy / Agisoft Metashape for photogrammetry processing ---- ## Services ### Drone Stockpile Measurement URL: https://www.uavimaging.com/commercial-drone-services/drone-stockpile-measurement/ Aerial photogrammetry-based volume measurement for aggregate stockpiles, gravel piles and salt piles. Replaces traditional ground-survey crews. Typically delivers volume accuracy within 1-2% of ground truth — comparable to or better than walking-crew methods. Most yards finish in a single flight day; processing and the volume report ship within 2-3 business days. Operations stay live during the flight. Deliverables include a PDF volume report per stockpile, an orthomosaic map, and optional contour lines plus a 3D point cloud. ### Drone Mapping & Pit Plans URL: https://www.uavimaging.com/commercial-drone-services/drone-mapping-pit-plans/ Survey-grade orthomosaics, 3D point clouds, contour lines and regulator-ready CAD packages for aggregate and mining operations. With RTK/PPK ground control, horizontal and vertical accuracy of 2-5 cm is routine. Deliverables include orthomosaic, DSM/DTM, contour lines, 3D point cloud, volume calculations and CAD-compatible drawings. ### Drone Construction Services URL: https://www.uavimaging.com/commercial-drone-services/drone-construction-services/ Weekly progress photography, as-built mapping, earthwork volume tracking, site safety surveillance and marketing imagery for active construction sites. Recurring flights generate geo-referenced aerial photos and orthomosaics enabling actual-vs-schedule comparison. Earthwork volumes are reported in cubic metres from sequential surface models. ### Drone Inspection Services URL: https://www.uavimaging.com/drone-inspection-services/ Commercial drone inspection of flare stacks, transmission lines, wind turbines, roofs, building facades, bridges, towers, tanks, silos and other tall or hard-to-access assets. Radiometric thermal imagery identifies hotspots, heat loss and failed solar cells. Removes climbers from rope-access work, reducing fall-from-height risk. Reports include annotated photos with defect locations, severity ratings, GPS coordinates, thermal anomalies and recommended actions. ### Drone Confined Space Inspection Services URL: https://www.uavimaging.com/commercial-drone-services/drone-confined-space-inspection-services/ Collision-tolerant indoor drone (Flyability Elios 2) inspection of pressure vessels, tanks, silos, sewers and mines — eliminating the confined-space-entry permit, rescue plan, atmospheric monitoring and human risk associated with internal inspection. Most internal tank or silo inspections finish in 1-2 hours on site; complex assets may require a full day. Deliverables: 4K video, HD photos, thermal imagery, defect map and written report. ### Solar Farm Drone Thermal Inspections URL: https://www.uavimaging.com/commercial-drone-services/solar-farm-drone-inspections/ Thermal/visual drone inspection of utility-scale and commercial solar arrays. Scans an entire array faster than ground crews and identifies failed cells, hotspots, soiling and vegetation issues. Every module is scanned with radiometric thermal imagery; flight conditions (irradiance, ambient temperature, wind, equipment, operator) are logged and anomalies are severity-ranked and geo-tagged. A 1 MW site finishes in roughly half a day; utility-scale 50+ MW sites take 2-5 days. Deliverables: annotated thermal report, GeoTIFF imagery, defect spreadsheet, CMMS-ready import file. ---- ## Service area — city pages ### Edmonton URL: https://www.uavimaging.com/edmonton-drone-services/ Edmonton is the primary base. Serves Refinery Row, the Industrial Heartland, downtown construction sites, surrounding aggregate operations, capital-region solar and municipal infrastructure. Service area includes Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Leduc, Beaumont, Fort Saskatchewan, Devon, Strathcona County, Parkland County. ### Calgary URL: https://www.uavimaging.com/calgary-drone-services/ Crews mobilize from Edmonton or stage from a Calgary hotel for multi-day deployments. Supports downtown construction, southern Alberta wind and solar developments and pre-mountain pit operations. Service area: Calgary, Airdrie, Chestermere, Cochrane, Okotoks, High River, Strathmore, Olds, Brooks, Vulcan. ### Red Deer URL: https://www.uavimaging.com/red-deer-drone-services/ Central Alberta coverage as the natural midpoint between Edmonton base and Calgary projects. Focus on aggregate pits, pipeline corridors and confined-space industrial inspection at processing facilities and gas plants. Service area: Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Lacombe, Blackfalds, Innisfail, Penhold, Olds, Stettler, Rocky Mountain House, Ponoka, Wetaskiwin. ---- ## Case studies ### Methane Detection — Federation of Alberta Gas Co-ops URL: https://www.uavimaging.com/case-studies/methane-detection-alberta-gas-coops/ Demonstrated drone-mounted Pergam Falcon laser-based methane detection at the Federation of Alberta Gas Co-ops tradeshow (November 2023). Positively identified methane plumes at concentrations from 50 to 5000 ppm-m. Survey throughput averaged 8-12 km per flight hour vs. 1-2 km per crew-day for a two-person ground team. Cost-per-kilometre reduction of 60-75% versus ground-crew baseline. Aerial methane survey results are accepted under Alberta Energy Regulator Directive 060 when paired with a documented Method 21 walkdown of positive detections. ---- ## Blog / news posts ### 2026 Alberta Drone Regulation Updates: What Commercial Operators Need to Know (May 2026) URL: https://www.uavimaging.com/aerial-imaging-drone-news/2026-alberta-drone-regulation-updates/ Transport Canada's 2026 update to CAR Part IX: - Level 1 Complex Operations replaces SFOC for medium-risk BVLOS work. Faster authorization (30 days vs 60-90), SORA v2.5 framework, new pilot certification required. - Recurrent training every 24 months mandated for all Advanced RPAS pilots. First cohort with 2024 certificates must complete before September 2026. - Sub-250g aircraft used commercially now require at minimum a Basic RPAS certificate and aircraft registration. - Remote ID mandatory November 1, 2026 for all RPAS over 250g. UAV Imaging fleet is Remote ID compliant via firmware. - Minimum liability insurance raised from $1M to $2M effective January 1, 2026. UAV Imaging carries $5M. ### Confined Space Drone Inspections: Benefits of Using UAVs (Jan 2020, updated Apr 2024) URL: https://www.uavimaging.com/aerial-imaging-drone-news/confined-space-drone-inspections-benefits-of-using-uavs/ Overview of the safety, time and documentation advantages of using collision-tolerant drones (Elios 2) inside tanks, silos and pressure vessels instead of sending workers in under confined-space entry permits. ### Drone Solutions in the World of Covid-19 (May 2020) URL: https://www.uavimaging.com/aerial-imaging-drone-news/drone-solutions-in-the-world-of-covid-19/ How drone inspection replaced human-contact-intensive surveys during the pandemic. ### Federation of Alberta Gas Co-ops Tradeshow: Methane Gas Detection (Nov 2023, updated Aug 2025) URL: https://www.uavimaging.com/aerial-imaging-drone-news/federation-of-alberta-gas-co-ops-tradeshow-methane-gas-detection/ Recap of UAV Imaging's drone-mounted methane sensor demonstration at the Federation tradeshow. See full case study above. ### How 3D Drone Mapping Differs from 3D Modeling (Apr 2020) URL: https://www.uavimaging.com/aerial-imaging-drone-news/how-3d-drone-mapping-differs-from-3d-modeling/ Distinction between mapping (large-area terrain) and modeling (detailed object renderings). Discussion of relative vs absolute accuracy and the role of ground control points. ### How Your Business Can Benefit from Commercial Drone Services (Mar 2020, updated Aug 2025) URL: https://www.uavimaging.com/aerial-imaging-drone-news/how-your-business-can-benefit-from-commercial-drone-services/ Overview piece on use cases by industry and ROI of replacing ground-based methods. ### Inspect & Explore: Confined Space Drone Inspections with Elios 2 Drone Technology (Jun 2020) URL: https://www.uavimaging.com/aerial-imaging-drone-news/inspect-and-explore-confined-space-drone-inspections-with-elios-2-drone-technology/ Detailed look at the Flyability Elios 2 platform — collision-tolerant cage, 4K + thermal payload, indoor operation. ### Premier Solar Farm Drone Thermal Inspection Service Launching in Alberta (Jan 2024, updated Apr 2024) URL: https://www.uavimaging.com/aerial-imaging-drone-news/premier-solar-farm-drone-thermal-inspection-service-launching-in-alberta/ Launch of the solar thermal inspection service offering, methodology and deliverables. ### What the Matrice 300 RTK Brings to Commercial Drone Operations (Jan 2021, updated Apr 2024) URL: https://www.uavimaging.com/aerial-imaging-drone-news/what-the-matrice-300-rtk-brings-to-commercial-drone-operations/ Capabilities of the Matrice 300 RTK platform — flight time, payload flexibility, RTK accuracy, weather envelope. ---- ## Compliance and credentials - Transport Canada Advanced RPAS certified pilots (all crew members) - $5M aviation liability insurance (above 2026 $2M minimum) - Remote ID-compliant fleet (firmware-current) - ISN, ComplyWorks, Avetta registered - Site-Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) capable - Active Level 1 Complex Operations application for BVLOS pipeline + transmission work - 2026 Recurrent training current ---- ## Frequently asked questions **What areas does UAV Imaging serve?** Edmonton-based, serves all of Alberta and Western Canada on demand. Primary regional bases via Edmonton, Calgary and Red Deer crews. **Are the pilots Transport Canada certified?** Yes — all pilots hold Advanced RPAS certifications. The company is also pursuing Level 1 Complex Operations certification for BVLOS pipeline and transmission work. **Can drones inspect inside tanks or confined spaces?** Yes — the Flyability Elios 2 collision-tolerant drone is built for indoor confined-space inspection. Eliminates entry-permit + atmospheric-monitoring + rescue-plan requirements. **What deliverables do clients receive?** Annotated photo/video reports, orthomosaic maps, 3D point clouds, stockpile volume reports, thermal anomaly reports, CAD-compatible pit plans. Specifics depend on service. **How accurate is drone stockpile measurement?** Typically within 1-2% of ground-truth, often better than traditional ground survey methods. **How accurate are drone-generated pit plans?** With RTK/PPK ground control, horizontal and vertical accuracy of 2-5 cm is routine. **Is the company insured?** Yes — $5M aviation liability, well above the 2026 $2M Canadian minimum. **How rigorous is the solar thermal inspection?** Every module is scanned with radiometric thermal imagery. Flight conditions (irradiance, ambient temperature, wind, equipment and operator) are logged, and anomalies are severity-ranked and geo-tagged for warranty-grade reporting. **Does aerial methane survey work in winter?** Yes — the Matrice 300 RTK operates to -25°C and methane sensor performance is not temperature-limited within that envelope. Snow cover on lines is the practical limit, not cold. **How sensitive is the drone-mounted methane sensor?** The Pergam Falcon laser-based detector resolves down to roughly 5 ppm-m, well below typical regulatory leak thresholds. **Do clients need to do anything special when hiring under 2026 RPAS rules?** No client-side action required. Request proof of Advanced RPAS certification, current insurance ($2M minimum), Remote ID compliance, and a project-specific SORA where applicable. UAV Imaging provides all of these as standard. **Are drone surveys accepted by Alberta regulators?** Yes — accepted under AER Directive 060 fugitive emissions reporting (paired with Method 21 walkdowns for positive methane detections), under aggregate-pit regulatory pit-plan requirements, and under construction earthwork-volume reporting. ---- ## Industry contexts UAV Imaging serves clients in: - Oil and gas: Refinery Row, Industrial Heartland, midstream operators, gas co-ops - Aggregate and mining: open-pit operations across Alberta, gravel pits along Highway 2 and 22 - Construction: downtown Edmonton + Calgary highrise, ICI projects, suburban builds, infrastructure - Solar: utility-scale arrays in Vulcan, Brooks, Newell + commercial rooftop - Wind energy: pre-construction site surveys in southern Alberta - Utilities and transmission: Enbridge and TC Energy corridors, AltaLink transmission lines - Municipal: City of Edmonton, surrounding counties, infrastructure asset mapping - Forestry and mountain inspection: Hinton, foothills ---- ## Site index - Home: https://www.uavimaging.com/ - About: https://www.uavimaging.com/about-our-commercial-drone-services/ - Contact: https://www.uavimaging.com/contact-for-commercial-drone-services/ - All services index: https://www.uavimaging.com/commercial-drone-services/ - Top-level inspection: https://www.uavimaging.com/drone-inspection-services/ - Case studies index: https://www.uavimaging.com/case-studies/ - Blog: https://www.uavimaging.com/aerial-imaging-drone-news/ - Sitemap: https://www.uavimaging.com/sitemap.xml - Robots: https://www.uavimaging.com/robots.txt - llms.txt (short overview): https://www.uavimaging.com/llms.txt - This file (llms-full.txt, comprehensive): https://www.uavimaging.com/llms-full.txt