3D Capture For Telecom And Critical Infrastructure
Give network, construction, and inspection teams a clear view of sites without sending everyone to the field.
We combine 3D scanning, aerial imagery, and site photography to document towers, rooftops, shelters, compounds, and critical facilities.
Carriers, tower companies, A&E firms, and utilities use this visual data to support site acquisition, design, construction, inspections, and ongoing maintenance when not everyone can be on site at the same time.
Whether you are reviewing a new candidate, planning an upgrade, or documenting existing conditions for future work, the goal is the same. Provide a consistent record that RF, A&E, construction, and operations teams can all reference so decisions are based on what is actually in the field, not outdated drawings or partial photos.
Where Telecom And Infrastructure Teams Get The Most Value
These are the situations where a clear visual record of the site does the most work for your teams and partners.
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New Site Acquisition And Planning
When you are evaluating new tower, rooftop, or small cell locations, assumptions can be expensive.
3D capture, aerial imagery, and site photos give RF, A&E, and real estate teams a shared view of existing conditions so they can assess feasibility, discuss options with landlords, and plan designs with fewer surprises later. -
Upgrades, Overlays, And Modifications
Tech refreshes, sector adds, and structural changes all depend on what is already in place.
Visual records of towers, shelters, and compounds help engineers and construction teams understand current equipment, routing, and clearances before they finalize designs, order materials, or roll trucks. -
Inspections And Compliance
Safety, structural, and regulatory reviews often require more than a checklist.
3D documentation and aerial imagery create a time stamped visual record of the site that can be referenced by inspection teams, safety coordinators, and compliance groups without sending everyone back to the location. -
Critical Facilities And Edge Sites
Shelters, hubs, switching facilities, and edge sites support many downstream connections.
Capturing interiors, exteriors, and access paths helps operations, maintenance, and planning teams see how equipment, power, and cabling are laid out so they can plan upgrades and responses with better information.
Services We Provide For Telecom And Infrastructure
Most projects use a focused mix of 3D capture, aerial imaging, and structured photos so engineering, construction, and operations teams are all looking at the same site.
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Floor Plans, Site Plans, And Layout Overviews
Basic plans for shelters, compounds, and critical facilities help teams understand how spaces and equipment relate to each other.
These views can support design reviews, construction planning, and future modification work when original documentation is incomplete or out of date. -
Scan To BIM And CAD As Built Documentation
For shelters, equipment rooms, and complex sites, 3D capture can be converted into CAD and BIM friendly outputs.
Design and engineering teams gain a measured starting point for layouts, coordination, and future upgrades instead of working from outdated drawings or hand sketches. -
HDR Photography And Media Bundles
Structured stills document sites in a way that supports reports, method-of-procedure packages, and closeout documents.
We organize photos by area and system so field notes, markups, and slide decks all have clear visual support. -
Drone And Aerial Imaging
Aerial imagery provides perspectives that are difficult or risky to obtain from the ground.
We document towers, rooftops, and surrounding context so engineers and construction managers can review mounts, antennas, lines, obstructions, and approach paths before they finalize plans or send crews to site. -
3D Virtual Tours And Site Walkthroughs
We capture compounds, shelters, and access routes in a walkable 3D view that your teams can review from the office.
RF, A&E, construction, and operations can all see equipment layout, clearances, and pathways without coordinating multiple site visits or relying only on partial photos.
Deliverables Your Network And Project Teams Can Rely On
Every site is different, but most telecom and infrastructure projects include a core set of visual and spatial outputs your teams can reuse across phases.
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3D Site And Facility Capture
• Walkable 3D views of compounds, shelters, and key access routes
• Visual record of equipment, cabling, clearances, and infrastructure at a specific point in time
• Links that RF, A&E, construction, and operations teams can all reference without returning to site
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Aerial And Tower Imagery
• Drone stills and selected views of towers, rooftops, and surrounding context
• Angles that show mounts, antennas, lines, and potential obstructions more clearly than ground photos
• Assets suitable for inspection, structural review, and RF and construction planning
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Plans, Layouts, And As Built Views
• Basic plans and layouts for shelters, compounds, and interior spaces
• Site level overviews that show equipment zones, parking, access paths, and adjacent features
• Visual context that can support as built packages, design reviews, and future modification work
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Photo Sets For Reporting And Closeout
• Exterior and interior stills organized by area, system, or work scope
• Detail shots for cabinets, racks, cable trays, power, and grounding
• Ready-to-use imagery for reports, method-of-procedure documents, closeout packages, and audit files
Where This Fits In The Site And Network Lifecycle
You can bring us in at different stages, but the strongest value comes when site documentation is planned as part of the network and construction workflow.
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Phase 1 – Site Acquisition And Candidate Review
Before you commit to a new tower, rooftop, or small cell location, you need to know what you are really working with. 3D capture, aerial imagery, and structured photos give RF, A&E, and site acquisition teams a clear view of existing structures, access, nearby obstructions, and surrounding uses. That makes it easier to compare candidates, talk with landlords, and decide which sites are worth moving forward without flying multiple teams out to look at the same location.
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Phase 2 – Design, A&E, And Structural Review
Once a direction is chosen, design and engineering work depends on accurate existing conditions.
Teams use visuals and layout views to plan equipment placements, cable routing, and structural considerations, reducing the risk of surprises during construction and minimizing rework. -
Phase 3 – Construction, Integration, And Closeout
During build and integration, site records support crews, project managers, and closeout requirements.
The same documentation helps confirm what was installed, supports method-of-procedure reviews, and feeds into closeout packages and future audit needs. -
Phase 4 – Operations, Maintenance, And Upgrades
After a site is live, as built records reduce the need for repeated truck rolls just to “see what is out there.”
Operations, maintenance, and upgrade teams can review the existing layout and context from the office, plan overlays or modifications with better information, and return to the site record whenever questions arise.
Who Uses These Assets On Your Side
The same site record can support RF, A&E, construction, and operations teams without sending everyone back to the field.
Project Snapshot
Every network and market is different, but the pattern is the same. A clear site record makes it easier for everyone to plan, build, and maintain.
A regional carrier was planning a set of upgrades and overlays on an existing tower and adjacent shelter that served multiple markets.
Different teams were involved: RF, A&E, site acquisition, construction management, and operations. Not everyone could visit the site, and existing drawings did not match current conditions.
Property Masters 3D captured a walkable 3D view of the compound and shelter interior, along with targeted drone imagery of the tower, rooftop elements, and surrounding context.
Teams used the visuals to review existing equipment, understand access and staging constraints, and talk through design options without sending additional people to the field.
As the project moved into construction and closeout, the same record supported method-of-procedure reviews, progress check ins, and final documentation. Months later, when planning the next round of work, operations and engineering teams went back to the site record instead of scheduling another round of exploratory visits.
Frequently Asked Questions From Telecom And Infrastructure Teams
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Yes.
We follow the access rules set by your company, tower owner, landlord, or utility. That includes check in procedures, required escorts, PPE, RF safety boundaries, and any site specific restrictions. Before we schedule, we clarify what is needed so our work fits smoothly into your existing safety and access protocols. -
We deliver a mix of simple and advanced outputs.
Most teams work from shareable 3D links, curated photo sets, and layout views that open in a browser or slide deck. When needed, we can also provide files suitable for CAD/BIM workflows so engineering and design teams can go deeper without forcing everyone else onto specialized software. -
Yes, in many cases.
The visual and spatial record helps A&E, structural, and OEM teams understand existing conditions, equipment layouts, and clearances. While detailed analysis and stamping is still handled by your engineering partners, our capture gives them a much better starting point than hand sketches and inconsistent photos. -
It depends on site size and scope, but most single sites can be captured in a few hours.
Core deliverables—3D views, aerial imagery, and photo sets—are usually delivered within a few business days. For multi site programs or more complex requests, we will outline a realistic schedule up front so your teams know what to expect. -
Yes.
We can structure work for single critical sites, small batches, or phased programs across multiple markets. The capture and deliverable approach is standardized so different sites feel consistent, while still reflecting what is unique at each location. -
We treat telecom and critical infrastructure sites as sensitive by default.
Scope is defined clearly, we limit capture to agreed areas, and we align with your expectations for how deliverables are stored and shared. If you have existing NDAs, security policies, or data handling requirements, we will work within those guidelines. -
Pricing is based on the number and type of sites, the mix of services requested, access and safety requirements, and any travel or scheduling constraints.
After a short discussion about your portfolio and project goals, we can provide a clear outline of scope and pricing so you know what is included before work begins.