A wetland surveyed in mid-summer looks nothing like the same wetland in late fall — not because something went wrong, but because the ecosystem itself changes. One annual survey captures one moment. A program timed to growing-season and dormant-season conditions captures the full picture.

A comprehensive drone survey produces detailed maps of vegetation, hydrology, and site conditions. What it doesn’t produce is the professional certification formal wetland delineation requires. Understanding that distinction protects your project — and your professional standing.