Auto Survey IQ

Fully autonomous drone surveying, delivering survey-grade data for construction and mining sites.

SiteSurveyIQ

Auto Survey IQ

Autonomous drone surveys for construction & mining sites.

SiteSurveyIQ

Built for teams that want data on autopilot, so teams can focus on what matters most.

Fully automated aerial surveys using drone-in-a-box systems

24/7 access to CASA-certified ROC pilots

No on-site operators needed for launch, flight or recovery

Compatible with all mainstream platforms like HubX, HubT & Curo

Proven at scale for high-frequency data capture

Outputs formatted for CAD, GIS & audit reporting

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What is Auto Survey IQ?

Auto Survey IQ is Sphere’s autonomous drone survey and mapping solution, delivered via drone-in-a-box. It’s designed to help site teams capture reliable, repeatable survey data and without needing to be on-site. Instead of walking stockpiles or manually flying grids, Auto Survey IQ lets you schedule fully autonomous missions flown remotely by certified ROC pilots.

You get clean and audit-ready outputs, aligned to your site and delivered how you need them.

SiteSurveyIQ terrain model
2D & 3D terrain models
Generate orthomosaics, DSMs, DEMs, contours and point clouds, ideal for compliance checks, planning and visualisation
SiteSurveyIQ sensor flexible
Sensor flexibility
Choose RGB, thermal or multispectral sensors matched to your site goals and all seamlessly integrated via HubX or HubT.
SiteSurveyIQ repeat capture
Repeat capture scheduling
Capture data daily, weekly or by milestone to monitor progress, detect change and reduce the need for manual resurveying.
SiteSurveyIQ delivery
Flexible delivery options
Access your data via CuroConnect or direct file transfer, whichever works best for your team.
SiteSurveyIQ remote ops
Built for remote ops
Seamlessly integrates with Sphere’s remote operations stack including HubX, HubT and Curo.

Find the use case for your business

From mining to construction, Auto Survey IQ supports high-impact workflows with safe, repeatable and audit-ready drone data. Whether you're measuring stockpiles, tracking progress or mapping hazardous areas, Auto Survey IQ makes it easy to get the insights you need and without sending crews to site.

Surveying & photogrammetry

Monitor stockpile volumes

Blast vision

Analyse drill and blast outcomes

Pit imagery inspection

Survey open-pit mine conditions

Remote monitoring

Remote monitoring of satellite & rehabilitation sites

Highly repeatable asset inspections

Track terrain change over time

Tasks in dangerous environments

Capture data from restricted zones

Perimeter security

Perimeter security

Inspection remote assets

Inspections on critical or remote assets

Power line inspection

Conduct safe, routine power line inspections

Pipe inspection

Enable automated environmental or asset change detection

Site survey measurement

Measure earthworks & cut/fill volumes

Equipment tracking

Track project progress automatically

Stockpile calculations

Document works with aerial maps

Remote monitoring

Remotely inspect unsafe or hard-to-access areas

risk management

Reduce manual rework with frequent, consistent captures

SiteSurveyIQ output formats

Industry-standard output formats

We deliver the outputs in formats that integrate directly with your existing platforms. All outputs are available via CuroConnect or secure file transfer.

Available formats:

  • Orthomosaic (.GeoTIFF)
  • Point Cloud (.LAS or .LAZ)
  • DSM or DEM (.TIFF, .XYZ)
  • Contours (.SHP, .DWG, .DXF)
  • 3D Mesh (.OBJ)
  • Thermal Maps (.GeoTIFF)
  • Raw data and other formats (on request)
SiteSurveyIQ process

Our process

A clear, repeatable process that fits into your workflow.

1

Remote site & project scope review

We start with a review of your survey area, operational conditions, and project specs. We can sort any flight approvals and confirm deliverables upfront.

2

Pre-configured system delivery

Your drone-in-a-box system arrives ready to fly on a HubX or HubT. No fiddly setup, just power it up and connect with remote support to get airborne quickly.

3

Remote survey flights

Missions are planned and executed remotely by our licensed pilots. Whether it’s daily topography or milestone progress, we’ve got you covered.

4

Output delivered to your workflow

Get your survey outputs: DEM, orthos, point clouds in industry-standard formats, ready for CAD, GIS, or your preferred digital twin platform.

SiteSurveyIQ scale

Trusted in the field.
Built for scale.

Auto Survey IQ delivers accurate, high-resolution aerial maps and 3D models tailored to your site.

Whether you’re tracking earthworks, validating contractor work or planning with confidence, this is field-ready data you can rely on.

Leave it to the experts.

Auto Survey IQ missions are flown by CASA-certified pilots, processed in-house, and delivered in formats your team already works with.

No outsourced ops. No on-site headaches. Just consistent, high-quality data, audit-ready, repeatable and always on time.

SiteSurveyIQ expert team

FAQs

What is Auto Survey IQ, exactly?
Do I need to have my own drone or pilot team?
Can I still use my preferred coordinate system or file format?
How often can surveys be run?
What types of sites are suitable for Auto Survey IQ?
Is it secure and compliant?
What does a typical Auto Survey IQ job look like?
Can Auto Survey IQ integrate with our existing systems?
How long does setup take?

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Get in touch with our team to see if Auto Survey IQ is the right product for your requirements.

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