Drone Mapping & Aerial Surveys in Hollywood
Professional drone mapping & aerial surveys for Hollywood properties in Broward County. Serving neighborhoods including Hollywood Beach, Downtown Hollywood, Emerald Hills with licensed Florida PSM surveyors.
How much does a drone mapping & aerial surveys cost in Hollywood?
Drone Mapping & Aerial Surveys in Hollywood are quoted per project, not from a rate card — the price is set by boundary research, fieldwork, recovery or establishment of the applicable property corners, marking the accessible corners, and preparation of a signed and sealed survey. Published Florida government contracts for 2024–2026 put a two-person survey crew at $130–$281 per hour and a licensed surveyor at $136–$383 per hour; what your Broward County project needs of those hours is what sets the figure. Apex Surveying & Mapping provides licensed PSM surveyors with local expertise in Broward County regulations and property records — send us the address and we'll quote it.
Drone-mounted LiDAR generates dense, survey-grade point clouds over large or hard-to-access sites. For large sites, this reduces fieldwork from weeks to hours compared to traditional methods.
How Does Drone Mapping & Aerial Surveys Compare to Other Survey Types?
| Survey Type | Turnaround | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Boundary Survey | 3–7 days | Property lines, fences, disputes |
| ALTA/NSPS Survey | 2–4 weeks | Commercial real estate transactions |
| Topographic Survey | 1–2 weeks | Site design, grading plans |
| Construction Staking | 1–3 days | Building layout, foundations |
| Elevation Certificate | 3–5 days | Flood insurance, FEMA compliance |
| As-Built Survey | 3–7 days | Permit closeouts, renovations |
| Subdivision Platting | 4–8 weeks | Land division, new communities |
| Drone Mapping ✓ | 3–7 days | Large sites, volume calculations |
| 3D Laser Scanning | 1–2 weeks | As-built BIM, historic preservation |
| Right-of-Way Survey | 2–6 weeks | Roads, utilities, easements |
Turnaround is indicative and varies with scope, access and Hollywood local requirements. Survey pricing is quoted per project rather than from a rate card — see the pricing section below.
Local Expertise
Why Do Hollywood Properties Need Professional Drone Mapping & Aerial Surveys?
With $414,600 median home values and Steady growth growth, Hollywood property owners rely on certified drone mapping & aerial surveys for real estate transactions and development compliance.
Our licensed Professional Surveyor and Mapper (PSM) serves Broward County's 1,202.9 square miles of land area, from Fort Lauderdale to surrounding communities. We coordinate with the Environmental Licensing and Building Permitting Division and local recording offices to ensure your survey meets all county requirements.
Hollywood Survey Challenges
- • Coastal flat with Intracoastal waterway terrain affecting field operations
- • High water table (3-5 ft); seasonal flooding in western areas
- • Varying municipal regulations
- • Historic district considerations
Our Local Advantages
- • Same-day or next-day service from our Miami headquarters
- • Experience with all 6 FEMA flood zone types present in Broward County
- • Direct municipal coordination
- • Clear permit pathways
Surveying in Broward County
Broward County's 31 municipalities each maintain their own permitting processes, meaning surveyors must navigate different requirements from Fort Lauderdale to Pembroke Pines. Municipal survey standards can vary significantly from unincorporated county requirements.
The Intracoastal Waterway bisects the county, creating complex waterfront boundary situations where mean high water lines, bulkhead lines, and riparian rights intersect with platted lot boundaries.
Rapid redevelopment of older neighborhoods — particularly in eastern Broward — means surveyors frequently encounter discrepancies between original 1920s-era plat dimensions and modern GPS measurements.
Drone Mapping & Aerial Surveys Considerations in Hollywood
Beach area condo renovation activity tied to structural inspection cycles on older buildings. Downtown redevelopment with mixed-use projects.
Barrier island to mainland span
Hollywood stretches from the barrier island (Hollywood Beach) to western inland areas, creating dramatically different elevation and flood zone conditions across the same city.
Milestone structural inspections
Florida's milestone inspection law (F.S. 553.899) requires condominium and cooperative buildings three habitable stories or taller to have a structural inspection by a licensed architect or engineer at 30 years of age and every 10 years thereafter. The statute does not require a land survey.
Drone Mapping & Aerial Surveys Across Hollywood Neighborhoods
Hollywood Beach
Beachfront community on barrier island with strict elevation and flood zone requirements for all construction.
Downtown Hollywood
Arts and entertainment district with historic commercial building renovations requiring as-built surveys.
Emerald Hills
Established residential neighborhood with active home renovation and addition projects requiring setback verification surveys.
Pricing
Drone Mapping & Aerial Surveys Pricing in Hollywood
What the work costs in Florida, and why your figure has to be quoted.
Florida market rate for survey work
Source: negotiated rates in Florida city, county, special-district and FDOT contracts, 2024–2026. These are market rates for professional time — not a quote for your project, and not Apex's rate card.
Why we quote instead of listing a price
What a survey costs is set by the work it takes — boundary research, fieldwork, recovering or establishing the applicable property corners, marking the accessible corners, and preparing a signed and sealed survey. Your figure will vary with the number of parcels, scope, location, access, vegetation, travel, and existing monumentation.
Two properties on the same Hollywood street can price differently — one with intact corner markers, one where every corner has to be re-established.
Broward County has Significant flood hazard area — large portion of county within SFHA zones. FEMA zones present: X, AE, AH, VE, AO, D. Base Flood Elevations are site-specific and are read from the effective FIRM panel. The county has a Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) requiring additional survey documentation.
Local Cost Factors for Drone Mapping & Aerial Surveys in Hollywood
Broward County lies within the Class B airspace of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), requiring LAANC authorization or ATC coordination for most drone survey operations east of I-95. Western Broward has fewer restrictions.
- $ FLL airport Class B airspace restrictions
- $ Dense suburban canopy in western communities
- $ Coordination with multiple municipal aviation ordinances
Local Requirements
Drone Mapping & Aerial Surveys Requirements in Broward County
Understanding local regulations helps ensure your survey meets all Broward County requirements.
Broward County Permit Office
- Department
- Environmental Licensing and Building Permitting Division
- Phone
- +1 954 765 4400
- Website
- Visit Broward County Permits
Survey Documentation
Survey documentation requirements vary by permit type and jurisdiction — confirm current submittal requirements with the Environmental Licensing and Building Permitting Division before filing.
Broward County Flood Zone Information
- FEMA Flood Zones Present
- X, AE, AH, VE, AO, D
- Special Flood Hazard Area
- Significant flood hazard area — large portion of county within SFHA zones
- Base Flood Elevation
- Site-specific — read from the effective FIRM panel for the parcel. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Map Service Center.
- Wind Zone
- High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)
This county has a Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL). Properties seaward of the CCCL require additional survey documentation per Florida DEP requirements.
Hollywood City Building Department
Hollywood has its own building department, separate from Broward County. Projects within Hollywood city limits are permitted through the city, not the county.
- Address
- 2600 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020
- Phone
- +1 954 921 3335
- Website
- Visit Hollywood Permits
Broward County at a Glance
30 miles from our Miami headquarters
Adjacent county — same-day service available
Broward County Quick Reference
- Permit Office
- +1 954 765 4400
- Property Appraiser
- Visit Website
- Flood Zone Coverage
- Significant flood hazard area — large portion of county within SFHA zones
- Setbacks & Permit Fees
- Set per zoning district and per municipality — verified against the governing code for your parcel
Local Development Trends in Broward County
Steady redevelopment activity concentrated in eastern Broward. Older neighborhoods being replaced with higher-density residential. Annual building permits around 8,500+.
Population growth (5yr): Steady growth
Permit Process for Drone Mapping & Aerial Surveys in Broward County
- 1
Contact Environmental Licensing and Building Permitting Division
Confirm survey requirements for your specific project type and Broward County zoning district.
- 2
Engage a Licensed Florida Surveyor
A Professional Surveyor and Mapper (PSM) licensed in Florida must perform the survey and certify results.
- 3
Submit Survey with Permit Application
Include the certified survey as part of your Broward County building permit application package.
- 4
County Review and Approval
Environmental Licensing and Building Permitting Division reviews survey documentation for compliance with local requirements.
Permit fees: set by the Broward County adopted fee schedule and calculated from project valuation or square footage. Check the Environmental Licensing and Building Permitting Division fee schedule for current rates.
Why Drone Mapping & Aerial Surveys Costs Vary in Broward County
Several factors unique to Broward County influence drone mapping & aerial surveys pricing in this area:
Terrain Type
Coastal flat with Intracoastal waterway
Vegetation
Moderate; mature landscaping in established neighborhoods
Water Table
High water table (3-5 ft); seasonal flooding in western areas
Key Challenge
31 separate municipal permitting processes with varying survey requirements
Broward County Zoning Overview
Eastern corridor primarily residential and commercial; western county largely conservation (Everglades) and agricultural; 31 municipalities control most zoning
County Resources
Broward County Property Records & Survey Resources
Key county offices and contacts for property research, deed recording, and permit applications in Broward County.
Property Appraiser
- Office
- Broward County Property Appraiser
- Appraiser
- Marty Kiar
- Phone
- +1 954 357 6830
Recording Office
- Office
- Broward County Records Division
- Phone
- +1 954 831 6565
- Recording Fees
- $10.00 first page, $8.50 each additional page
Setback Requirements
Front, side and rear setbacks in Broward County are fixed by the zoning district a parcel sits in, and each incorporated municipality adopts its own land development code — there is no single county-wide figure. We confirm the requirement that governs your parcel as part of the survey.
County seat: Fort Lauderdale | FIPS Code: 12011 | Incorporated municipalities: 31
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Our Drone Mapping & Aerial Surveys for Hollywood
Serving Broward County since our founding, with deep knowledge of local Environmental Licensing and Building Permitting Division requirements and 6 FEMA flood zone types.
Large-scale Hollywood projects benefit from drone LiDAR efficiency
Hollywood site surveys accelerated with aerial LiDAR technology
Complex terrain in Hollywood ideal for drone-based mapping
Broward County's 2,037,472 residents and $414,600 median home value drive strong demand for professional drone mapping & aerial surveys
Common Projects in Hollywood
What's Included
What's Included in Your Hollywood Drone Mapping & Aerial Surveys
Every survey includes comprehensive deliverables and professional certification.
Aerial Data Collection
LiDAR and/or photogrammetric flight over project area In Broward County, High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) requirements may apply.
Ground Control
Survey-grade control points for data accuracy Research includes Broward County records at the Broward County Records Division (recording fees: $10.00 first page, $8.50 each additional page).
Point Cloud Processing
Classified point cloud with ground, vegetation, buildings Verified against the zoning and land development code governing your parcel in Broward County.
Topographic Surface
Digital terrain model suitable for engineering design
Orthophoto Mosaic
High-resolution georeferenced aerial imagery
Frequently Asked Questions: Drone Mapping & Aerial Surveys in Hollywood
Answers to common questions about our services in your area.
Is drone surveying legal in Hollywood?
How accurate is drone LiDAR for Hollywood surveys?
What can drone surveys capture in Hollywood?
What are the setback requirements for drone mapping & aerial surveys in Broward County?
What FEMA flood zones affect drone mapping & aerial surveys in Broward County?
Does Hollywood have its own building department for drone mapping & aerial surveys permits?
Which Hollywood neighborhoods do you serve for drone mapping & aerial surveys?
Do you provide drone mapping & aerial surveys in all Hollywood neighborhoods?
Are land surveys worth it in Hollywood?
Can I do a drone mapping & aerial surveys myself in Florida?
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