Static site scanning
Buildings, plants and structures
Tripod laser scanning for interiors, plant rooms and assets where every surface needs to be measured.
About static scanningLiDAR survey data your engineers can design on
We capture sites, corridors and regions with drone, aircraft, vehicle and tripod LiDAR, then deliver classified point clouds, terrain models and CAD drawings checked against survey control. Based in Langebaan, working across South Africa.
- projects delivered
- 150+
- years of specialist experience
- 10+
- to a first technical review
- 24–72 h
Four capture platforms, matched to the size of the job
We pick the platform from the area, the accuracy you need and the site conditions. Larger projects often combine two, such as drone coverage with mobile scanning on the roads.
Mobile corridor mapping
Roads, rail and coastline
Vehicle- and vessel-mounted scanning for long linear corridors, including TMH11 road surveys.
About mobile mapping
Drone LiDAR mapping
Sites from a few hectares to 3,000+ ha
High-density LiDAR and imagery for project sites, difficult terrain and vegetated ground.
About drone LiDAR
Aircraft LiDAR mapping
Regions and long corridors
Manned fixed-wing capture for regional programmes, catchments and large renewable-energy sites.
About aircraft LiDARAdd LiDAR to your survey practice
We partner with survey firms and drone operators who want to offer LiDAR without investing in new software, training and a long learning curve. You keep the client, your team and your equipment. We bring the LiDAR expertise and return finished datasets ready to hand over.
- You win the jobQuote LiDAR work with confidence. We help you scope the deliverables and accuracy.
- Capture it your wayFly your own drone and send us the raw data, or we handle the capture for you.
- We process and checkClassification, surface modelling, CAD extraction and an accuracy check against control.
- You deliverFinished datasets in your client's coordinate system and formats.
StrataSwift: process LiDAR in-house
Prefer to do the processing yourself? StrataSwift is a Windows desktop application from GeoSwift. It takes aerial LiDAR and photogrammetry from raw flight strips to classified point clouds, contours, orthomosaics and TMH11 CAD drawings, all in one app. Your point clouds stay on your own PC.
- Open the whole job as one point cloud, with no manual tiling
- Flight line matching and control fitting, with a report of every change
- CAD drafting directly on the laser points, with TMH11 cells and DXF or DGN export
- Split heavy jobs across spare office PCs
Launching 15 January 2027.
StrataSwift
From point cloud to delivery, in one app.
- Import
- Match flight lines
- Fit to control
- Classify
- Surfaces and contours
- Orthomosaics
- Draft in CAD
- Deliver
One capture, every product your team needs
A single survey becomes several datasets. Here is the same road intersection as a point cloud, a terrain model, contours and a finished CAD drawing.
Classified point cloud: every LiDAR return, coloured and classified into ground, buildings, vegetation and more.
- Point cloudsClassified LAS/LAZ to ASPRS classes, colourised from imagery.
- Terrain modelsDTM and DSM surfaces, contours and slope products.
- OrthomosaicsGeo-rectified imagery, down to 1 cm on drone projects.
- CAD and GISDWG/DXF drawings, TMH11 road surveys, asset and feature layers.
- Survey reportMethod, calibration and accuracy checks against ground control.
Delivered in your project's coordinate system, including local datums and national grids. Formats: LAS/LAZ, GeoTIFF, DWG/DXF, SHP and GIS-ready layers.
Selected projects
What the client needed, how we captured it, and what they received.
- Drone LiDAR
- Mobile mapping
Tygerberg Hospital estateCape Town
- Brief
- A topographic survey of every existing feature and service across a busy, operating hospital estate.
- Method
- Drone LiDAR for high-density coverage of the estate, with mobile scanning along every road for centimetre accuracy.
- Delivered
- Colour point cloud, terrain model, TMH11 drawings and a tree diameter schedule for the whole estate.
- Drone LiDAR
- Mobile mapping
21 km TMH11 road surveyWitsand
- Brief
- A TMH11-specification survey of 21 km of provincial road.
- Method
- Mobile LiDAR on the road surface for detail, with drone LiDAR covering the full road reserve.
- Delivered
- A TMH11 CAD drawing produced from the combined point cloud and orthomosaic.
- Aircraft LiDAR
Solar PV plant feasibility
- Brief
- Large-area LiDAR and imagery to assess farmland for a utility-scale solar plant.
- Method
- Fixed-wing aircraft LiDAR, with flow analysis run on the finished terrain model.
- Delivered
- A terrain model at 15 points/m², a 10 cm orthomosaic and a surface water analysis.
- Drone LiDAR
Desalination plant feasibilityCape Town
- Brief
- Dense, accurate data over the study area for a potential desalination plant.
- Method
- Drone LiDAR combined with high-resolution aerial imagery.
- Delivered
- A terrain model with high-resolution imagery and a 1 cm true orthomosaic.
- Static scanning
Bellville Fire StationCape Town
- Brief
- Interior dimensions and critical levels for planned infrastructure upgrades.
- Method
- High-resolution terrestrial laser scanning throughout the building.
- Delivered
- A colour point cloud, CAD drawings and a virtual tour you can measure in.
- Drone capture
- Static scanning
Ultra Galaxy shipping incidentWest Coast
- Brief
- A detailed, spatially accurate model of the wreck to plan the salvage operation.
- Method
- Drone imagery and static scanning combined into one true-scale model.
- Delivered
- A 3D model in formats the salvage planners and decision makers could use directly.
Track record
Where our work comes from, by sector and region. Most of it is repeat work for clients who come back.
- projects delivered
- 150+
- projects from returning clients
- 9 in 10
Share of projects by sector
Where
- City of Cape Town
- Garden Route
- Cape Winelands
- West Coast
- Overberg
- Gauteng
- International clients
References from recent clients are available on request.
How a project runs
The same four stages on every job, from a single building to a regional programme.
Scope
We agree objectives, accuracy targets, formats and timeline, then handle access approvals, safety files and flight permissions.
Capture
The right platform goes to site, tied to GNSS survey control and checked on the ground before we leave.
Process
Trajectory refinement, strip adjustment, classification and manual QC of every terrain surface.
Deliver
Packaged datasets, drawings and a survey report, with support while your team puts them to work.
Who we work with
Engineering consultants
Civil and structural engineers who need defensible inputs for design.
Infrastructure owners
Road, rail, water and utility teams managing large networks.
Mining and energy
Pits, stockpiles, tailings and renewable-energy sites.
Municipalities
Stormwater, planning and asset teams in local and provincial government.
Tell us about your site
GeoSwift Consulting is a specialised LiDAR and geospatial company based in Langebaan on the West Coast. We plan and manage LiDAR capture by drone, aircraft, vehicle and tripod, and process every dataset in-house.
Send a site boundary or a short description and we will recommend a platform, the deliverables and a delivery date.
- Phone021 879 9170
- WhatsApp076 309 8372
- Emailadmin@geoswift.co.za
- Office53 Loop Street, Langebaan, 7357
- HoursMonday to Friday, 08:00–17:00
Project brief
All fields except phone and location are required.
Frequently asked questions
What areas do you cover in South Africa?
We deliver geospatial and survey services across South Africa, with project planning tailored to site access, terrain, and operating requirements.
What deliverables can we expect from a survey?
Typical deliverables include classified point clouds, DTM/DSM terrain models, orthomosaics, contours, and GIS/CAD-ready datasets aligned to your specification.
Which survey method is best for my project?
We select the most suitable platform based on area size, required accuracy, and site conditions. Options include drone, manned aircraft, mobile corridor mapping, and static site scanning.
How do you ensure data quality?
Our workflow includes calibration checks, trajectory refinement, strip adjustment, classification, and QA verification against project control to ensure reliable outputs.
How accurate is LiDAR and what controls it?
Accuracy depends on platform, flight height, speed, GNSS/IMU quality, ground control, and surface conditions. We confirm achievable accuracy during scoping and validate against control during QA.
What point density do I need?
Point density is driven by the smallest features you need to model and the required surface confidence. We recommend densities based on your design tolerances and intended outputs.
Can LiDAR see through vegetation?
LiDAR can penetrate gaps in vegetation, allowing ground points to be classified, but dense canopy reduces ground visibility. We plan flight parameters to improve ground returns where possible.
How do LiDAR and photogrammetry differ?
LiDAR measures distance directly and performs well in low-texture areas and vegetation. Photogrammetry relies on image matching and works best on textured surfaces. We often combine both for best results.
What coordinate systems and datums do you support?
We deliver in the coordinate reference system required by your project, including local survey datums and national grids. We confirm the CRS during scoping to avoid any rework.
What file formats do you deliver?
Common formats include LAS/LAZ point clouds, GeoTIFF orthomosaics, DTM/DSM grids, CAD drawings, and GIS-ready layers. We align outputs to your specification.
How long does processing take?
Turnaround depends on area size, density, and required deliverables. We provide a schedule during scoping and can phase deliveries for large projects.