Orthosphere provides trusted and collaborative aerial geomatics solutions for capital projects across Southern Alberta.
The Story
Orthosphere Mapping began in 2022 as an inspired response to the challenges of capital projects delivery—specifically, the need for a more streamlined, collaborative, and intuitive means of bringing project stakeholders and consultants together through a common language: visualization.
With extensive experience in development management, Orthosphere engineered a suite of solutions to these challenges through leveraging the leading-edge in aerial geomatics technology and industry-standard, integrated AEC workflows. We empower consultants, project managers and owners alike to see further, execute smarter and continuously improve project efficiency—from the earliest stages of a project, through to its completion and turnover.
Orthosphere proudly operates out of Calgary, extending our expertise throughout Southern Alberta. As a Transport Canada licensed and insured RPAS operator, our experienced team is equipped with the skills and technology necessary to tackle projects of any scale or complexity.
The Portfolio
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Our Orthophotos are more than just standard aerial photographs; they are highly detailed research images created by geodetically correcting and combining hundreds, or even thousands of drone-captured photos. Through two key processes, called orthorectification and mosaicking, perspective distortion is removed while an incredibly-high resolution image is produced. The result is an aerial image that is both strikingly detailed and meticulously scaled to reflect the real world—every point on the image becomes geographically true allowing for critical design or engineering decisions to depend on these images.
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Our Cartographic Mapping bridges the gap between high-quality aerial imagery and engaging, easily interpretable maps. Utilizing proven GIS techniques, we produce custom-designed deliverables that convey information in a clear, concise format. These specialized cartographic outputs serve a range of purposes, from environmental assessments and community planning, to infrastructure development and resource management. They are dynamic tools that help minimize risk, refine project strategy, and enable more efficient collaboration among project teams and decision-makers.
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Leveraging both aerial and ground geomatics, our Topography Surveys incorporate precise contour lines and grading information, equipping you with a comprehensive view of your project’s terrain. This level of precision supports critical tasks such as slope analysis for stability assessments, volume calculations for cut-and-fill operations, stockpile monitoring, and more informed drainage planning—contributing to smoother workflows, minimized budget risk, optimized resourcing, and greater overall project outcomes.
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Our Digital Twins are highly accurate 3D models that mirror the physical attributes of real-world buildings or land parcels. These digitalized models aren’t just visually impressive—they’re dimensionally measurable, allowing you to accurately determine distances, heights, and volumes in a fraction of the time needed through traditional methods. Digital Twins can also be integrated with industry-standard BIM workflows, supporting shadow studies and other feasibility analyses, as well as enhancing architectural and engineering renders.
