AVT Group

What AVT Group does

AVT Group (legal entity: Vermessung AVT-ZT-GmbH) is an Austrian surveying and geodetic engineering firm founded in 1970 by Dipl.-Ing. Franz Markowski in Imst, Tyrol, and now led by a second-generation team including his son Roman Markowski. The group operates eight branch offices across Tyrol, Carinthia, and Bavaria (Imst, Innsbruck, Landeck, Reutte, St. Johann in Tirol, Zell am Ziller, Millstatt am See, Immenstadt im Allgäu) and employs approximately 100 people, including certified Ziviltechniker surveyors and court-appointed boundary dispute experts. Two wholly-owned subsidiaries, IDC EDV GmbH (software, founded 1997) and AVT Airborne Sensing GmbH (aerial sensing, formed in 2018 via the merger of Terra Messflug with the acquired Weser Airborne Sensing), extend the group into surveying software (Geosi), BricsCAD distribution, and airborne photogrammetry/laser scanning with locations in Greven, Vienna, and Trento.

The firm delivers five core service lines: cadastral surveying (land division, boundary determination, building regulation plans, land registry documentation), engineering geodesy (cable cars, plant construction, transportation routes, tunnel construction, deformation monitoring, automated monitoring), drone/UAV surveying (aerial photography, thermal and hyperspectral imaging, true orthophotos, 3D meshes, terrain and surface models with stated 1–3 cm horizontal and 3–5 cm vertical accuracy), geoinformation and GIS management (pipeline information systems, utility locating, leak detection, infrastructure documentation), and terrestrial laser scanning / 3D TLS (scan-to-BIM, photorealistic 3D models, VR visualizations). Underlying technology stack comprises GPS/GNSS, terrestrial and airborne laser scanning, UAV-mounted sensors, photogrammetry, and Building Information Modeling, supported by proprietary in-house tools (Measuree browser-based measurement application; Geosi software via IDC EDV). As a state-authorized Ziviltechniker, AVT holds exclusive legal authority to produce legally binding cadastral surveys in Austria and Germany, a statutory differentiator. The group is ISO 9001 certified continuously since 1999 and has been climate-neutral since 2022.

AVT monetizes through project-based professional service contracts. Pricing is largely custom per engagement, with publicly disclosed reference prices only for entry-level services (e.g., from €700 for a Tyrolean location plan and from €1,500 for simple property division). Customers span government and public infrastructure (ASFINAG highways, ÖBB railways, municipalities, water/wastewater associations), cable cars and ski resorts (Ischgl, Olympia bobbahn, ORLEN Arena Oberstdorf), construction firms, and private property owners. Distribution is sales-led and entirely direct through the regional branch office network, supplemented by two software products (Geosi, Measuree) and the aerial sensing subsidiary, with marketing concentrated on social media, the company website, and the periodic Forum AVT industry gathering.

Name

AVT Group

Legal name

Vermessung AVT-ZT-GmbH

Website

https://avt.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AVT Group (Vermessung AVT-ZT-GmbH) is an Austrian surveying firm founded in 1970, providing cadastral surveying, engineering geodesy, drone and terrestrial laser scanning, geoinformation, and BIM services to government infrastructure operators, municipalities, cable car operators, construction firms, and private clients across Austria, Germany, and Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surveying and Geomatics Services

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (54137)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Remote Sensing & Geospatial Vision (satellite/drone imagery) (HDAAAEAL)

Keywords

• Cadastral surveying
• Engineering geodesy
• Aerial photogrammetry
• Terrestrial laser scanning
• Geoinformation systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Imst

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Surveying Services: Project-based professional surveying services including cadastral surveying, engineering geodesy, aerial surveying, and geoinformation services. Revenue generated through direct client engagements with municipalities, government agencies, construction companies, and private clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AVT Group is a state-authorized civil engineering firm (Ziviltechniker) delivering professional surveying services across cadastral surveying, engineering geodesy, drone/aerial photogrammetry, geoinformation/GIS, and 3D terrestrial laser scanning. Service offerings include property division and boundary determination, precision infrastructure surveying for cable cars, tunnels, and railways, deformation monitoring, pipeline information systems, BIM modeling, and GIS data management for municipalities. The group also develops proprietary software tools (Measuree for browser-based 3D measurement and Geosi for geoinformation processing) through its IDC EDV GmbH subsidiary, and operates an aerial sensing fleet via AVT Airborne Sensing GmbH.

Product overview

AVT Group is a surveying company offering a comprehensive portfolio of geodetic services centered around core surveying disciplines: cadastral surveying, engineering geodesy, drone/aerial surveying, geoinformation systems, and terrestrial laser scanning. The company operates its own proprietary software tools (Measuree for browser-based 3D measurement in aerial images, and Geosi for geoinformation processing developed by subsidiary IDC EDV GmbH), which are integral to service delivery. The group also maintains two key subsidiaries: IDC EDV GmbH (IT solutions, software development, BricsCAD distribution) and AVT Airborne Sensing GmbH (aerial photography, laser scanning from aircraft). Services span land division and boundary surveying, infrastructure mapping with pipeline information systems, precision engineering surveying for cable cars and tunnels, and 3D documentation using TLS and UAV technology. The company has over 50 years of experience and approximately 100 employees across 8 locations in Austria and Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Measuree: Browser-based application for performing 3D measurements directly in aerial images
• Geosi

Products and services

• Cadastral Surveying (Katastervermessung) State-authorized cadastral surveying services for property owners, developers, and government, covering land division (Teilung/Vereinigung), boundary determination (Grundgrenzen), final surveying for construction projects (Schlussvermessung), building regulations compliance (Bauordnung), and inventory documentation (Bestandsaufnahme) for land registry entries. Services comply with Austrian and German regulations.
• Engineering Geodesy (Ingenieurgeodäsie) Precision surveying for technical and infrastructure projects including cable car surveying, plant construction (Anlagenbau), transportation routes (Verkehrswege), tunnel construction (Tunnelbau), deformation and structural control measurements (Kontrolle und Deformation), and automated monitoring systems for clients such as ÖBB, ASFINAG, and cable car operators.
• Drone Surveying (Vermessung mit Drohnen) Aerial surveying using UAV/drone technology for remote sensing, airborne laser scanning with digital terrain models, aerial photography, thermal imaging, hyperspectral scanning, true orthophotos, point clouds, 3D meshes, and terrain/surface modeling for municipalities, infrastructure operators, and private clients.
• Geoinformation & GIS Management GIS-based infrastructure mapping and data management including creation and management of pipeline information systems (LIS), pipeline location services, leak detection, and comprehensive GIS data management for municipalities, sewage associations, and utility operators.
• 3D Terrestrial Laser Scanning (3D/TLS) High-precision 3D laser scanning for detailed capture of buildings, technical installations, and infrastructure, with deliverables including Building Information Modeling (BIM) models, virtual reality visualizations, project visualizations, point clouds, and scan-to-BIM workflows.
• Specialized Surveying Services (Besondere Dienstleistungen) Specialty surveying offerings including mine surveying (Markscheidewesen), light and shadow analysis, facade documentation, boundary dispute resolution, sports facility surveying, and customized surveying requests that fall outside standard service lines.
• Geosi Software Surveying and geoinformation processing software developed by subsidiary IDC EDV GmbH for the creation of survey plans and geoinformation processing. Widely used by surveying and engineering offices across Central Europe.
• Measuree Browser-based web application developed by AVT that enables users to conduct 3D measurements directly within aerial imagery. Supports export to AutoCAD files and Shapefile formats for integration into standard surveying workflows.

Quantifiable outcome

• Drone surveying achieves 1-3cm horizontal and 3-5cm vertical accuracy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Höpperger UmweltschutzminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Third-generation family-owned waste management company in Tirol. Hosted the Forum AVT restart event in May 2026, showcasing circular economy practices in Tyrol.
• Weser Airborne Sensing GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Acquired by AVT in 2018 and merged with Terra Messflug to form AVT Airborne Sensing GmbH. Expanded aerial sensing capabilities with multiple modern aircraft and extended service portfolio for customers across Europe.
• Terra Messflug GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Founded in 2009 in partnership with Marco Schnelzer and Ulli Sach. Specialized in photogrammetric survey flights. Combined with Weser Airborne Sensing in 2018 to form AVT Airborne Sensing GmbH, expanding aerial surveying capabilities.
• IDC EDV GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1997Software subsidiary founded in 1997 when AVT's software department was spun out. Develops and distributes Geosi surveying and geoinformation software. Also serves as official BricsCAD distributor for Austria. IDC EDV is a key technology partner providing proprietary software solutions for AVT's surveying operations.
• AVT Airborne Sensing GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary formed in 2018 through merger of Terra Messflug and Weser Airborne Sensing. Operates locations in Greven (DE), Imst (AT), Wien (AT), and Trento (IT). Provides aerial laser scanning, photogrammetry, and surveying services using own aircraft fleet.
• Dr. Klaus Legat (AVT Airborne Sensing)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO of AVT Airborne Sensing GmbH. Collaborated with AVT on the Guinness World Record gondel project in Ischgl, combining expertise in aerial sensing and precision surveying.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cyclomedia: Netherlands-based provider of systematic aerial imagery, street-level visualizations, and geospatial data products for municipalities and infrastructure operators. Comparable as a service-led aerial surveying and 3D data provider competing for similar public-sector contracts in DACH-adjacent markets.
• Aerodata AG: German aerial surveying specialist in Braunschweig offering photogrammetric flights, aerial laser scanning, and remote sensing. Closest comparable to AVT Airborne Sensing in operating model (aircraft-based imagery and LiDAR capture) and DACH-region customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Trimble Inc. Major provider of GNSS receivers, surveying instruments, and geospatial software (Trimble Access, Trimble Business Center). Competes with AVT at the broader surveying-services layer and supplies hardware underpinning similar engineering-geodesy and cadastral workflows.
• Topcon Positioning Group: Japanese-headquartered manufacturer of surveying GNSS, total stations, and mass-data processing tools (e.g., Magnet Collage). Adjacent competitor and supplier to AVT in the same surveying technology stack, with overlapping end customers in DACH infrastructure.
• ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute): Dominant GIS platform provider (ArcGIS) used by AVT in its geoinformation services. Competes indirectly for the GIS/geospatial-data budget at AVT's municipal and utility customers, and shapes software-stack choices for the same surveying workflows.
• Hexagon AB (Leica Geosystems): Global surveying and geospatial technology leader whose Leica Geosystems division supplies the GNSS, TLS, and total-station instruments AVT relies on, and increasingly bundles services and software (HxGN) into surveying workflows. Overlaps AVT in professional surveying outcomes while operating at vastly greater scale.
• Fugro N.V. Dutch geo-data and offshore/onshore surveying services firm with global aerial, hydrographic, and infrastructure mapping capabilities. Directly comparable to AVT Airborne Sensing's airborne mapping and to AVT's broader surveying services portfolio at a much larger scale.

Regional players

• Aerogramma S.p.A. Italian aerial mapping and surveying services firm covering photogrammetry, LiDAR, and GIS data production. Comparable to AVT Airborne Sensing's operations out of Trento and relevant as a regional peer where AVT operates across the Austrian-Italian border.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GruppeAVT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vermessung-avt-zt-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/gruppeavt
• Xx.com/avt_geomatics

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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