3D Laser Scanning, Surveying & Reality Capture for AEC Sectors

Avian Australia is your end-to-end partner for precision and efficiency Laser Scanning, Surveying, Inspection & Reality Capture Solutions in the architecture, engineering and construction industries.

Reality capture

LiDAR, UAV and photogrammetry rigs, delivered to your format.

Projects completed

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Operating nationally

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P.L & P.I insurance

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Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane

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01 — Overview

Reduce costs, maintain quality with our 3D Laser Scanning, Surveying & Reality Capture

Since we started in 2017, our multidisciplinary team and strategic partners have completed 1,000+ projects across Australia. We combine precise surveying, laser scanning, inspection, drafting and photogrammetry with a level of service that keeps design, build and maintenance decisions moving.

What that looks like on site:

3D laser scanning & LiDAR

Drone surveying & mapping

Land & engineering surveying

Asset & building inspection

Photogrammetry & imaging

CAD drafting & BIM modelling

Forget the guesswork. Eliminate site revisits. Every laser scan, terrain map and CAD drawing we produce is quality-checked, actionable, and delivered in your preferred format.

Accredited & insured

CIWC, RiWC, RePL, ReOC, Working at Heights and Confined Spaces accreditations, $28M P.L & P.I insurance, and full CASA certification.

02 — Solutions

Our comprehensive solutions

Millimetre-accurate as-built data for BIM, retrofit and renovation from a high-rise or heritage façade to an industrial facility plus the inspection, survey and drafting services that turn it into something your team can build from.

Point cloud

3D Laser Scanning

Immediate provision of 3D scan data for drafting plans, drawings and models for design, engineering and clash detection.

Formats

DWG · RCP · E57 · RVT Enquire →

CASA certified

Drone Surveying & Mapping

Drone surveying & aerial capture for large-area sites, terrain models and progress mapping, flown by licensed operators under full CASA certification.

Outputs

Elevation maps · orthomosaics Enquire →

Full service

Building & Asset Inspection

Safely inspect façades, roofs, confined spaces and complex structures. Photogrammetry, laser scans and high-res imagery in one condition assessment.

Benefits

Risk, compliance & budget planning Enquire →

Licensed

Land Surveying

Reliable land surveying for construction and land development — compliance and alignment with property extents and true site conditions.

Outputs

Survey plans · site context Enquire →

In-house

Drafting & Design

Turn point clouds into precise as-built drawings and intelligent 3D models, reducing rework and accelerating approvals.

Outputs

Architectural, engineering & BIM Enquire →

End to end

Scan to Plans, Model & BIM

Millimetre-accurate as-built capture for BIM, retrofit and renovation — high-rise, heritage façade or industrial facility, every surface recorded.

Formats

RVT · IFC · OBJ · STL · SKP Enquire →

2D plans, 3D Revit models and BIM models — DWG, RCP, E57, RVT, OBJ, IFC, STL and SKP.

* Delivered to spec, typically within days of capture.

03 — Sectors

Designed for your sector

We work closely with professionals across architecture, engineering, construction, and property and asset management — tailoring capture and deliverables to how each team actually works.

01 Architects

– Avoid lengthy time onsite for measure-up and avoid revisits

– Multiple deliverables from site scan to architectural drawings, 3D models, visualisations and photo-realistic renders

– Immediate provision of 3D Scan data for drafting plans, drawings or 3D models for design and engineering

– Capture a precise digital twin of existing conditions for measurement, analysis, design, modification or defect/clash detection

Scan to Plans

Scan to Model

Scan to BIM

Visualisations & renders

02 Engineers

– Visual condition inspections in difficult-to-access positions at heights, over water, underneath bridges, inside tunnels or buildings.
– Obtain accurate measurements and dimensions using 3D Laser Scanning & LiDAR
– Quickly obtain dimensions and measurements from accurate 3D DWG or 3D textured models

LiDAR measurement

3D DWG & textured models

Structural analysis

Defect identification

03 Construction

– Construction updates. Keep stakeholders engaged and informed. Improve stakeholder support and confidence in project performance with our drone surveying, drone photography, drone inspection, timelapse and video services.
– Contractor QA. Contractor payments can be verified against job specification. Avoid disputes and costly rectification works.
– Elevation Maps and 3D site surveying models for site access, project progress, reporting and construction planning.
– Site inspection, safety and compliance using 2D and 3D digital maps we deliver compliance objectives, asset tracking and reporting.

Progress updates

Contractor QA

Elevation maps

Safety & compliance

04 Property & asset management

Full-service building and asset property inspections for commercial buildings like façade, roof inspections , confined space inspection and condition assessments, delivered as 2D and 3D digital maps for asset tracking and reporting.

Condition assessment

Asset registers

Maintenance planning

03 — Watch

The future of surveying is here

We work closely with professionals across architecture, engineering, construction, and property and asset management — tailoring capture and deliverables to how each team actually works.

Avian delivers industry-leading 3D laser scanning services across the full project lifecycle — from early works and design to post-construction asset management. Every laser scan, terrain map and CAD drawing we produce is quality-checked, actionable, and delivered in your preferred format.

04 — Compliance

Proven quality, safety and compliance standards

Difficult access, live sites and heights are routine work for us. Every mobilisation runs under stringent safety and risk protocols, with real-time onsite QA so nothing comes back missing.

Accreditations

Certified for restricted sites

Construction White Cards, Rail Industry Worker Cards, Working at Heights, Elevated Work Platforms and Confined Spaces — cleared for the sites most teams cannot enter.

Aviation

CASA-approved drone operations

RePL and ReOC certified pilots operating under full CASA approval, with job-specific risk planning for urban, rural and remote airspace.

Insurance

$28M public liability & professional indemnity

Fully insured and documented, so procurement and site inductions clear without delay on Tier 1 and government projects.

05 — Workflow

Our simple three-step process

Scoped, captured and delivered — with the planning done before anyone sets foot on site.

Step one

Plan & mobilise

We scope your project, review site access and select the optimal mix of survey, 3D laser scanning and drone services, including job and risk planning, staffing, hardware and methodology.

Step two

Capture & inspect

Our certified team conducts surveys, laser scans, drone operations, inspections, all under stringent safety and risk protocols. Real-time onsite QA means no missing data or information.

Step three

Process & deliver

Point clouds are cleaned, QC and registered, plans and models drafted, and deliverables compiled into ready-to-use CAD/BIM packages—typically within days of capture.

06 — Why Avian

Why Choose Avian?

Beyond Traditional Surveying: What Makes Us Different?

Agile & customer-centric

We tailor every project to your requirements—no one-size-fits-all. Our responsive team of 3D surveyors adapts workflows on the fly, ensuring you get the exact 3D surveying services you need.

Smart data, not just big data

We capture rich point clouds, ultra-detailed meshes and georeferenced visuals—but that’s just the start. Our team distils this into actionable data that fits seamlessly into your design, documentation or build process.

Best-in-class technology

We deploy high-resolution LiDAR scanners, UAVs and photogrammetry rigs to capture intricate detail. As a leading 3D laser scanning company, we offer the complete suite, including 3D laser scanning surveys, all backed by rigorous QA and redundancy.

Full-service drafting support

Our drafting and design service is powered by in-house CAD and Revit specialists who understand how you work. Whether you need clean DWGs for council approval or a textured Revit model for design and coordination, we deliver to spec and on time.

Nationwide footprint

Local offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane let us mobilise quickly for any job—urban, rural or remote. Our CASA-approved Drone Services cover Australia’s most challenging project sites.

Proven quality & safety

Fully accredited (Construction White Cards, Rail Industry Workers Cards, Working at Heights, Elevated Work Platforms, Confined Spaces, insured ($28M PL/PI) and CASA-certified, we deliver safe, compliant and reliable site documentation.

07 — Coverage

A nationwide coverage footprint

Local offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane let us mobilise quickly for any job — urban, rural or remote. Our CASA-approved drone services cover Australia’s most challenging project sites.

Melbourne

Sydney

Brisbane

Regional Victoria

Regional NSW

Regional QLD

Remote sites

07 —Testimonials

Trusted by industry leader

“We have used Avian UAS for multiple jobs that require accurate, fast turnaround times for the requested images. They constantly deliver and go well above and beyond for us that we will continue to seek their support for our business.“

Natalie G.

Marketing Manager — Property Development, Melbourne

“Avian are a professional organisation who met each of the requirements he had head on. This involved some complex drone methodology as we often asked them to work alongside live traffic lanes and/or open public areas. They complied well with each of our health and safety controls and we would happily use them again.”

Adam Wilson

Melbourne, Australia

“These guys were great, on time and very happy to work in a high security location. Definitely went over and above to provide us with the best shoot we could ask for. Avian will be on the top of my list for any future projects with aerial work.”

Zac Luckman

Melbourne, Australia

      
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3D Laser Scanning FAQs

We answer common questions about 3D laser scanning and turning these scans into 3D models, BIM or CAD plans and drawings.

How much does 3D surveying cost?

How much does 3D surveying cost in australia?

Typical 3D laser scanning services start from $1,800 for small sites; full quotes depend on complexity, scope and deliverables.

What do you need to quote for 3D laser scanning?

It helps to provide the following information, if available:

1.Site address, access conditions and areas to be included in the laser scan.

2.What deliverables do you require from the laser scan i.e. point cloud, 3D Revit Model, CAD Plans/Drawings

3.If drawings, what types? Floor Plans, Reflected Ceiling Plans, elevation views, cross sections.

4.Do you require land surveying plans i.e. Feature and Level, Title Boundary or Re Establishment surveys?

5.Any existing plans, mark ups or drawings of the site, building or facility that show the areas to be scanned or surveyed?

If you don’t have all the information, it’s okay. Simply contact the team via phone or email and we can answer any questions you may have.

How far does the 3D laser scanner reach?

Avian uses two main types of laser scanners, the BLK360 and RTC360 made by Leica Geosystems. The BLK360 has a range of 20m with accuracy 7mm and 10m with accuracy 4mm. The RTC360 has a range of 40m with accuracy of 5.3mm and 20m with accuracy of 2.9mm.

What types of drawings can you provide?

We create all types of plans and drawings – Floor plans, Reflected Ceiling plans and views – Elevation, Section. Basically everything from construction and shop drawings to updated as built, BIM and asset management models.

How long does it take to 3D scan a building?

Depending on the size, internal dimensions and overall shape of the building it usually takes us a day or two to scan both the interior and exterior of a multi-level home, warehouse or commercial building. It takes longer to scan a site with many rooms or high level of internal details within the property.

You can check out this case study wherein our team conducted a scan to model of a commercial warehouse scan to understand more about the process and benefits.

Do you provide 3D laser scanning in Melbourne?

Avian Australia started with providing 3D laser scanning services in Melbourne and Sydney. Today, we also extend our 3D Laser scanning and drone surveying services to Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.

Why should I use the 3D laser scanner in my project?

In just two words, efficiency and accuracy.

3D laser scanners capture millions of measurements every second using laser light pulses. These measurements create a point cloud which is a 3-dimensional model of the scanned environment. From the point cloud we create 3D models, Plans and Drawings and 3D visualisations (virtual site tours, walk-throughs and Architectural renders). To do this manually with a disto, well its not even worth considering.

What are the benefits of using 3D Revit models over AutoCAD?

Using 3D Revit models allows for precision in design and installation as we are working with precision measurements from laser scanning. Also we are able to create 2D drawings out of 3D Revit models so you can still obtain drawings with more efficiency and accuracy.

How is 3D scanning used in construction?

Using 3D scanning services, our land surveyors can assess and measure site conditions, determine volumes, track changes, and draft site plans for features, levels and breaklines. During construction, we use interior 3D laser scanning for BIM, design and installation and updating site drawings. This helps project managers and contractors who have tight schedules and need to work with accurate site measurements and information.

You can check out our blog on 3D laser scanning in construction to know more.