How New Federal Rules Are Changing ALTA Land Survey Work

Oklahoma City keeps growing. New stores, offices, and buildings appear across the city. However, new federal reporting rules now affect how property deals happen. Because of these rules, developers must adjust how they plan land reviews before a project begins. One important step in this process is the alta land survey. This survey already plays […]
Survey Mapping Delays from Overnight Airspace Closures

Not long ago, weather caused most delays in survey mapping. Rain stopped flights. Wind made flying unsafe. Crews watched the forecast every day. However, today another issue causes sudden delays: airspace restrictions that can appear overnight. Recently, national news covered a security event involving a drone. Soon after, federal officials restricted the airspace in that […]
Drone Mapping Delays? How a Licensed Land Surveyor Helps

Drone mapping feels fast. A crew shows up, launches a drone, and gathers images in less than an hour. From the outside, it looks simple. However, recent drone airspace crackdowns across the country show a different side. In some cases, officials shut down airspace with little warning. Flights stopped overnight. Projects paused right away. That […]