Pacific Palisades Post-Fire LiDAR Mapping

Following the Pacific Palisades wildfire, AeroViews captured more than 580 acres of high-resolution LiDAR data to support post-disaster assessment and recovery. The resulting engineering-grade dataset provides an accurate digital record of terrain, infrastructure, and site conditions across the burn area.

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580+ Acres of Post-Fire
LiDAR Capture

Captured using drone-mounted LiDAR technology, this dataset provides a highly detailed, true-to-scale digital representation of more than 580 acres impacted by the Pacific Palisades wildfire. The data supports terrain analysis, reconstruction planning, and post-disaster documentation.

Project Overview

Following the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfire, AeroViews was deployed to perform large-scale aerial LiDAR mapping across more than 580 acres of affected terrain. The objective was to create a comprehensive, engineering-grade digital dataset that accurately documented post-fire site conditions and supported ongoing recovery efforts.

Using advanced drone-mounted LiDAR technology, our team captured millions of georeferenced points representing the terrain, remaining infrastructure, vegetation, and surrounding landscape. The data was processed into highly accurate point clouds and terrain models, providing engineers, planners, and project stakeholders with reliable spatial information for analysis and decision-making.

The resulting deliverables established a detailed digital baseline that can be used throughout debris removal, engineering, reconstruction, and long-term recovery planning.

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Deliverables

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LiDAR Data Set

The processed dataset was used to generate a high-resolution Digital Elevation Model (DEM) representing the site’s terrain. Using QGIS, we extracted clean 1-foot contour lines from the DEM, delivering a CAD-ready dataset for immediate use in design workflows.

Technical Services

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LiDAR Mapping

Ultra-high resolution LiDAR with 1cm GSD and seamless point cloud across the entire project area.

3D Modeling

Photorealistic terrain reconstruction with volumetric analysis and cross-section generation for engineering reports.

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Contours

Extracted clean, accurate 1-foot contour lines to provide a detailed and design-ready representation of the site’s terrain.

3D Drone Mapping Services

Results & Impact

The completed LiDAR survey delivered an accurate digital representation of more than 580 acres of wildfire-affected terrain. By providing engineering-grade spatial data shortly after the disaster, the project enabled faster analysis, improved documentation, and a reliable foundation for recovery planning.

The dataset supports terrain evaluation, infrastructure assessment, design coordination, and future reconstruction activities while significantly reducing the need for extensive field measurements across challenging conditions.

  • Mapped more than 580 acres of wildfire-affected terrain

  • Captured billions of high-density LiDAR points

  • Produced engineering-grade terrain and elevation data

  • Delivered accurate geospatial data for reconstruction workflows

Need Large-Scale LiDAR Mapping?

Whether documenting wildfire damage, supporting infrastructure projects, or creating engineering-grade terrain models, AeroViews delivers high-accuracy LiDAR mapping for projects of any size. From hundreds of acres to complex urban environments, we provide reliable spatial data that helps teams plan, analyze, and build with confidence.