What We Can Do For You

Surdex currently owns and operates eight aerial photography aircraft out of our Chesterfield Missouri flight center. Each of these aircraft has been equipped to operate a wide range of aerial sensor systems. The aircraft have the ability to be configured with any of the aerial cameras, LiDAR sensors or the DMC should a project require the specific flight dynamics of a specific aircraft.

Surdex's Acquisition Aircraft
(4) Cessna 441 Conquest II	Flight Range: 2,000 nm
	Maximum Altitude: 37,000 feet
	Maximum Speed: 300 knots
Cessna 404 Titan	Flight Range: 1,840 nm
	Maximum Altitude: 26,000 feet
	Maximum Speed: 240 knots
Cessna 335	Flight Range: 1,375 nm
	Maximum Altitude: 26,800 feet
	Maximum Speed: 230 knots
Cessna 206 Stationair	Flight Range: 1,000 nm
	Maximum Altitude: 27,000 feet
	Maximum Speed: 150 knots

Surdex works with clients to determine the optimal time of year for photography acquisition. This is usually left up to the discretion of the client and their individual needs. Surdex provides flight plans to clients so that they are aware of the plan before photography is acquired. Aerial photography is acquired with stereo coverage of the project area. Aerial photography is typically acquired with a GPS controlled flight management system.

We also work with clients to determine the type of image capture that best meets their needs. For example, some projects can be acquired with traditional film capture, and some projects are better suited for one of our three Digital Mapping Cameras.