If you scanned this QR code, a drone survey is currently underway in your area.
This flight is being completed to support municipal park and open space assessments using high-quality aerial imagery. Across Canada, municipalities are being asked to do more with limited resources—so having accurate, up-to-date information about parks, sports fields, trees, and public assets is essential for maintenance planning, safety, and long-term decision-making.
Drone-based mapping helps municipalities efficiently and consistently understand current conditions, producing 2D maps and 3D models for planning, asset management, and future capital work.
Below is an overview of the services that may be included in this drone operation, depending on the project scope.
Safety and privacy during drone surveys
We understand that seeing a drone nearby can raise questions. Our team takes safety and privacy seriously on every project.
Safety first
Flights are completed by trained operators using a pre-planned flight area and procedures.
We maintain safe distances from people, vehicles, and active areas, and we avoid lingering over park users whenever possible.
If conditions change (weather, site activity, unexpected hazards), the flight plan may be adjusted or paused.
Privacy and respectful data collection
The purpose of this work is to document municipal assets and site conditions (parks, sports fields, trees, pathways, and infrastructure)—not individuals.
Imagery is collected to support mapping and modeling; we aim to minimize capture of identifiable individuals and private property where possible.
Project data is handled as part of a municipal consulting scope and is used for planning, maintenance, and asset management.
If you have a concern while the drone is operating nearby, please keep a safe distance and contact the project representative identified by the municipality or project team.
Why municipalities use drone surveys
Drone surveys provide a fast, detailed way to document large areas without disrupting public use. The imagery can help municipal teams:
Identify maintenance needs earlier
Prioritize work based on observed conditions
Track changes over time
Improve long-term planning with consistent documentation
What we’re assessing during this drone operation
Sports field assessment (multispectral turf health mapping)
For sports fields, the drone may capture multispectral imagery to evaluate turf health and overall field condition. Using this data, we generate a detailed 2D model that can highlight:
Stress areas and uneven growth patterns
Patches that may need reseeding or targeted maintenance
Patterns that suggest drainage or compaction issues (where visible)
These insights support more effective maintenance practices and help improve the long-term performance, safety, and playability of sports turf.
Urban tree assessment (street tree inventory support)
In some projects, the drone collects imagery along urban streets and corridors to support a tree inventory. From this imagery, we can help assess:
Tree counts along each corridor
Species identification (when imagery allows)
General health indicators (where visible)
The resulting inventory supports proactive urban forestry management, including identifying trees that may require pruning, monitoring, or removal to reduce potential hazards.
Tree stand assessment (natural areas and forested stands)
For naturalized areas or forested stands, drone imagery can be used to build a 3D model of the site. This model supports evaluation of:
Tree height and canopy structure
Stand density and coverage
Overall stand condition and patterns across the site
These insights support ecological planning, hazard assessment, and long-term forest management.
Park inventory (mapping park assets and amenities)
Parks include many assets that benefit from consistent documentation. Drone imagery can help municipalities map and inventory features such as:
Trees and landscaped areas
Benches, picnic tables, and shelters
Playgrounds and sport amenities
Pathways, access points, and other park features
This information helps municipalities understand what is currently in the park and identify gaps, upgrades, or future improvements, often using regional or national benchmarks.
Infrastructure modeling (3D models for buildings and structures)
Where included, the drone may also capture imagery of municipally owned buildings and structures to create accurate 3D infrastructure models. These models can support:
Asset documentation and condition review (where visible)
Early identification of maintenance needs
Better long-term planning for repairs and renewals
Questions about the drone flight?
We appreciate your patience while this work is completed. Our goal is to deliver accurate information that helps municipalities plan and maintain safe, high-quality public spaces.
If you have questions about this drone survey, please contact the project representative identified by the municipality or the project team at Drone@quantumrecreation.com.
