Euroméditerranée diagnostic
Belle de Mai, J1, La Joliette, Euromed 2. Orthophoto + 3D mesh for pre-demolition feasibility studies.
SERVICE · RTK DRONE · MARSEILLE
RTK drone and orthophoto
in Marseille.
DJI Matrice 4E + RTK. ±2 cm accuracy. For orthophoto, facades, roofs, industrial brownfields and construction monitoring. DGAC-certified pilot.
Marseille presents three challenges for drone missions: partial CTR zone (Marignane proximity), high urban density, and heterogeneous architecture (Haussmann, industrial brownfields, autonomous port, UNESCO Le Corbusier heritage).
ARPEO operates a DJI Matrice 4E with an RTK receiver for ±2 cm geometric accuracy. 2.8 km² coverage per flight. DGAC-certified drone pilot (open category A1/A3 + specific S1/S2). AlphaTango declarations handled in-house.
Deliverables: high-resolution orthophoto (2 cm/pixel), textured 3D mesh, photogrammetric point cloud, master plans. Lead time 10 to 15 days depending on volume.
— PROCESS
How a drone mission unfolds in Marseille
Four steps, from regulatory paperwork to deliverable.
- 01 · REGULATORY
AlphaTango file + CTR coordination
Prior DGAC declaration, SIA coordination if Marignane CTR, prefectoral authorization for dense urban areas. 7 to 15 days.
- 02 · FLIGHT PLAN
RTK flight plan + GCP targets
Flight plan calculated for expected accuracy (80%/60% overlap). Ground GCP targets set for calibration. 1 to 2 flights per surface.
- 03 · PROCESSING
SfM photogrammetry (Reality Capture)
Aerotriangulation, dense matching, mesh + orthophoto generation. Lambert-93 georeferencing on request.
- 04 · DELIVERABLE
Orthophoto, mesh, point cloud
Chosen at quote: 2 cm/pixel orthophoto, OBJ/FBX textured mesh, E57 cloud, DWG master plan.
— USES
What drone work is used for in Marseille
Five dominant uses in the city.
Haussmann co-ownership inspection
Waterproofing follow-up, defect detection, solar calculation. Without an aerial lift, without interrupting activity.
Monthly site monitoring
Monthly flights with orthophoto + mesh. Progress tracking, volume control, measurements.
Cité Radieuse, Le Corbusier, MUCEM
High-resolution aerial surveys for UNESCO applications, heavy renovation, archiving.
Autonomous port and infrastructure
Quays, jetties, terminals. Drone + scanner combined for overall precision.
— PRICING
How much does a drone flight in Marseille cost
Indicative pricing by surface and zone. DGAC declarations included.
— FAQ
Drone in Marseille — frequently asked questions.
Are drones allowed in central Marseille?
With prefectoral declaration + AlphaTango + DGAC authorization for populated zones (S2/S3). Marseille intra-muros requires the specific category. ARPEO handles the files, 7 to 21 days depending on zone and mission type.
How long for monthly construction monitoring?
1 flight per month = 30 to 60 min of flight + 30 min of GCP placement. Orthophoto delivery + comparison with month N-1 within 7 days.
Georeferencing accuracy?
RTK: ±2 cm planimetric and altimetric with Emlid Reach RS3 GNSS base. Compatible with Aix-Marseille-Provence metropolitan GIS (Lambert-93).
Drone around the Cité Radieuse (Le Corbusier)?
The UNESCO perimeter requires DRAC + City Hall + Mission Le Corbusier authorization. 30-day minimum. ARPEO puts together the file.
Start a drone project in Marseille?
Priced quote within 48 h. Mobilization within 5 working days. Contractual delivery in 15 days.