TbirdAg
TbirdAg — Precision Agriculture by Thunderbird

Ground-truth data for the farms that feed Canada.

Aerial LiDAR and photogrammetry purpose-built for agriculture - terrain data for drainage, crop density mapping, and field-grade elevation models delivered to your means.

/ TWO METHODS, ONE PIPELINE

Photogrammetry vs LiDAR.

Two acquisition methods we deploy depending on the deliverable you need — often used together on the same flight day.

RGB Aerial

Photogrammetry

Stitched aerial imagery and surface data captured from RGB cameras. Ideal for visual reference, whole-field documentation, and broad-coverage operations.

  • Centimetre-grade orthomosaics from RGB aerial capture
  • True-colour reference imagery for whole-field documentation
  • Surface models and 3D meshes for visual context
  • Fast turnaround and cost-effective for whole-field coverage
Higher ValueActive Sensor

LiDAR

Active laser ranging delivers true ground elevation under crop canopy. The foundation for drainage, tile, contour, and volumetric work.

  • True bare-earth elevation under crop canopy
  • Drainage, contour, and tile design ready outputs
  • Crop height & density modelling from canopy returns
  • Survey-grade vertical accuracy, day or night, any lighting
/ Field Mapping Services

Manitoba & Saskatchewan

Custom pricing based on acreage, terrain, and data requirements. Volume programs and multi-flight subscriptions are available for large-scale operations.

Minimum project fee applies to all services

  • Photogrammetry & LiDAR available
  • Contact us for a tailored quote
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/ ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

Available as add-ons.

Add-on capabilities priced per project — quoted alongside your photogrammetry or LiDAR engagement.

Quote on request

Multispectral imagery

NDVI, crop health analytics, and patch-level performance analysis from dedicated multispectral sensor capture — added to any photogrammetry or LiDAR mission.

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Quote on request

3D models of farming infrastructure

Photoreal scans and meshes of bins, sheds, fences, equipment, and on-farm structures for insurance records, asset tracking, and operational planning.

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/ THE LIDAR VALUE PREMIUM

Datasets only LiDAR can deliver.

Three concrete reasons LiDAR delivers more value than a photogrammetry-only flight.

Bare-earth under canopy

Laser pulses penetrate crop canopy to expose true ground topography — the foundation for drainage, tile, and grading work that photogrammetry simply cannot deliver.

Drainage & contour ready

Cm-grade vertical accuracy makes LiDAR data drop straight into drainage software, surface-flow models, and earthworks design pipelines — no extra ground survey required.

Crop height & density

Canopy returns separate top-of-crop from ground, letting agronomists quantify field-by-field biomass, height variance, and growth-stage performance directly from the point cloud.

/ APPLICATIONS

From flight day to field decisions.

Deliverables in formats your agronomy, drainage engineering, or precision-ag platform already understands or user friendly outputs.

Sub-brand of Thunderbird Geospatial Inc.
  • Drainage & tile planning

    Bare-earth contours and slope rasters feed directly into surface drainage design and tile layout software.

  • Crop density & height

    Canopy returns from LiDAR — or NDVI from multispectral capture — quantify field-by-field performance.

  • Field topography

    Decimetre-accurate elevation models for grading, levelling, and pivot path planning.

  • Volumetric analysis

    Pile and bin volumes, trench excavation, and earthwork tracking captured aerially in one pass.

Get pricing for your fields.

Tell us your acreage, deliverables, and timeline — we'll come back with a clear scope and a per-acre quote, usually within one business day.