Spatial intelligence that empowers network planning, infrastructure development and asset insight

Telecommunications organisations - from carriers and tower companies to integrators, retailers and allied services - need accurate spatial data to plan, optimise, maintain and expand networks efficiently. Aerometrex provides aerial imagery, LiDAR‑derived datasets and 3D modelling solutions that give telco teams the geospatial context they require to make confident decisions across design, deployment and operations.

Our solutions support RF planning, site selection, line‑of‑sight analysis, tower and rooftop assessments, asset management and visualisation of complex urban and rural environments. By combining reliable base imagery with analytical datasets, telco teams can reduce site visits, streamline workflows and integrate spatial data into existing engineering and GIS platforms.

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Aerial Imagery

Consistent visual clarity for network planning and site assessment

High‑resolution aerial imagery supplies the current, objective view of terrain, infrastructure and built environments that drive effective telecommunication planning. MetroMap provides regularly updated imagery with flexible access via web and APIs, making it possible to integrate imagery directly into network planning, GIS and analytics tools.

Using this imagery, your team can:

  • Evaluate potential sites – visually assess tower, small cell, rooftop and pole locations before committing field resources.
  • Understand urban and rural contexts – confirm surrounding land use, vegetation and infrastructure that affect signal propagation and coverage.
  • Integrate seamlessly – bring imagery into GIS, RF planning engines or operational dashboards to support engineering and design workflows.
  • Monitor network changes – compare imagery over time to observe construction, landscape change and infrastructure evolution.

MetroMap is a scalable imagery foundation that supports both strategic planning and tactical decision‑making without the need for repeated site visits.

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LiDAR and Derived Solutions

Precision surface and terrain data for network optimisation

Aerial LiDAR provides detailed elevation and surface structure data that enhances telecommunications planning and performance analysis. Aerometrex delivers LiDAR and derived products such as DTMs, DSMs, contours and classified point clouds that help telco teams understand terrain, clutter and potential obstructions impacting signal strength and line‑of‑sight between sites.

This helps teams with:

  • Accurate surface models – support line‑of‑sight and RF path planning by modelling obstructions such as buildings and vegetation.
  • Terrain insights – assess slope and ground variation for fibre runs, tower access routes and backhaul planning.
  • Consistent regional data – apply reliable terrain datasets across urban and rural networks.
  • Flexible delivery – choose between off‑the‑shelf or bespoke LiDAR capture depending on project needs.

LiDAR is especially valuable for corridor planning, 5G small cell deployments, signal propagation modelling and RF optimisation.

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3D Mesh Reality Modelling

Rich contextual models for visual analysis and engineering confidence

3D reality models bring network environments to life, giving telco teams a true-to-scale visual understanding of sites, infrastructure and surrounding terrain for planning and decision-making. These models are ideal for teleport planning, site reviews, complex urban analysis and infrastructure presentations.

Using 3D reality models, teams can:

  • Visualise complex environments – understand how towers, buildings, trees and other infrastructure interact in three dimensions.
  • Support RF and line‑of‑sight analysis – assess paths between nodes in urban, suburban and rural contexts.
  • Enhance stakeholder communication – present spatial scenarios clearly to engineers, planners and decision‑makers.
  • Combine with other spatial data – integrate with LiDAR and imagery for richer analysis and improved planning accuracy.

3D reality models help reduce uncertainty in design and support collaborative workflows across engineering, planning and operations.

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Resources

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Key factors to consider when choosing between aerial & satellite imagery
Key factors to consider when choosing between aerial & satellite imagery
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LiDAR-derived Elevation Data and Use Cases
LiDAR-derived Elevation Data and Use Cases
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Capturing our cities with multiscale 3D mesh models
Capturing our cities with multiscale 3D mesh models
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