GeoTerra

What GeoTerra does

GeoTerra, Inc. is a U.S.-based B2B professional services firm specializing in aerial acquisition and engineering-grade mapping. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, the company operates its own multi-aircraft fleet equipped with airborne Lidar (Optech Galaxy T2000, 2-MHz collection rate) and large-format digital mapping cameras (UltraCAM Merlin, M2, Falcon P, PhaseOne), supplemented by survey-grade GPS (Leica GS18i). Core service lines include Lidar, photogrammetry, orthophoto imagery, GIS, CAD production, and GPS surveying, delivered as project-based contracts to engineering firms, professional land surveyors, GIS professionals at municipal/state/federal agencies, scientific researchers, and landowners/developers across the continental United States.

The company's production stack is anchored by ESRI ArcGIS (ESRI Business Partner status), Trimble Inpho photogrammetric software, and AutoDesk Civil3D deliverable formats, allowing it to output engineering-ready terrain datasets, dense feature layers, 0.10 ft vertical accuracy vector mapping, and 4-band near-infrared orthophotography. FAA IDLE certified flight operations and a Chief Pilot with 6,000+ hours support the in-house acquisition capability, while a network of regional aerial acquisition providers extends coverage beyond the organic fleet footprint. The firm holds 11–50 employees across Eugene, Portland, and Boise offices, led by a deeply credentialed senior team that includes ASPRS Certified Photogrammetrists, a Certified Mapping Scientist – Lidar, and multi-state Licensed Land Surveyors.

GeoTerra generates revenue through quote-based project contracts for aerial mapping, Lidar collection, photogrammetric mapping, terrain modeling, and GIS analysis. It sells directly to enterprise and government clients with no reseller or distribution layer, supported by organic social presence (LinkedIn, Instagram) and earned media via press releases such as the UltraCam Merlin 4.1 announcement. The firm's stated positioning is engineering-grade accuracy and timely delivery at small-firm cost efficiency, differentiating against larger national mapping firms through senior talent depth and continued capital reinvestment in sensors, aircraft, and software.

Name

GeoTerra

Legal name

GeoTerra, Inc.

Website

https://geoterra.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GeoTerra, Inc. is a U.S. aerial mapping firm providing Lidar, photogrammetry, orthophotography, GIS, CAD, and GPS surveying services on a project basis to engineering firms, surveyors, and government agencies across the continental United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerial Mapping Services

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Remote Sensing & Earth Observation Analytics (Satellite/UAV/LiDAR, Image Processing) (EUAHAKAD), Remote Sensing & Geospatial Vision (satellite/drone imagery) (HDAAAEAL)

Keywords

• Aerial mapping services
• Lidar data collection
• Photogrammetry mapping
• Orthophoto imagery
• Gis analysis services

Headquarters

HQ city

Eugene

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aerial Mapping Services: Project-based professional services for aerial photography, Lidar data collection, photogrammetric mapping, terrain modeling, and GIS analysis. Services are contracted for specific projects across the continental United States serving municipal, state, federal government, and private sector clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GeoTerra is a B2B aerial mapping services firm that provides engineering-grade Lidar data collection, photogrammetric mapping, orthophoto imagery production, GIS analysis, CAD production, GPS surveying, and high-resolution imagery printing. Projects are delivered on a contract basis across the continental United States for municipal, state, and federal government agencies as well as private engineering, surveying, and development clients. Services are executed using the company's own Cessna aircraft, Optech Galaxy T2000 Lidar sensor, UltraCam and PhaseOne large-format mapping cameras, Trimble Inpho photogrammetric software, ESRI ArcGIS, and Leica GS18i survey-grade GPS equipment.

Product overview

GeoTerra is a leading provider of aerial acquisition and mapping services in the United States, offering a unified platform of geospatial services for engineering applications. The company's core technology portfolio centers on Lidar and Photogrammetry acquisition capabilities, complemented by a suite of production and analysis services including Orthophoto Imagery, GIS, CAD, and GPS Surveying technologies. Services include Terrain/DEM/DTM/TIN generation, Feature Data Collection, Aerial Data Acquisition, GIS Services, and Imagery Printing Services. GeoTerra serves clients throughout the continental United States using internal aircraft and sensors (Optech Galaxy T2000, UltraCam cameras) as well as strategic partner networks, delivering engineering-grade mapping products through an efficient and tested production process.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aerial Data Acquisition

Quantifiable outcome

• Precision vector-based mapping to vertical accuracy of 0.10 feet
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vexcel ImagingcoreTechnology or IntegrationGeoTerra selected Vexcel Imaging's UltraCam Merlin 4.1 to elevate aerial mapping operations in the Pacific Northwest. This represents a strategic technology partnership for acquiring next-generation aerial imagery capabilities.
• ESRIcoreTechnology or IntegrationGeoTerra is an ESRI Business Partner utilizing the full suite of ArcGIS products for mapping and analysis. This partnership provides access to enterprise GIS software and enables comprehensive spatial data management capabilities for client projects.
• Regional Aerial Acquisition ProvidersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeoTerra works through a network of regional aerial acquisition providers to economically obtain data for any U.S. location, extending geographic coverage beyond internal assets.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Woolpert: Large US geospatial and aerial mapping firm offering aerial LiDAR, photogrammetry, orthoimagery, GIS, and surveying services across multiple markets. Directly competes with GeoTerra for engineering-grade aerial mapping projects but with broader geographic coverage and larger sensor fleet.
• Quantum Spatial (NV5 Geospatial): Major aerial surveying and geospatial services provider within NV5, delivering LiDAR, photogrammetry, and remote sensing across the US. Comparable business model to GeoTerra with a national footprint and overlapping client base in federal, state, and engineering markets.
• Merrick & Company: Engineering and geospatial services firm providing aerial LiDAR, photogrammetry, GIS, and surveying. Competes with GeoTerra in engineering-grade mapping for infrastructure, energy, and government clients.
• Kucera International: Aerial mapping and surveying firm operating its own aircraft and sensors to deliver photogrammetry, LiDAR, and orthoimagery services. Similar project-based, engineering-focused aerial mapping model as GeoTerra.
• Surdex Corporation: Mid-size US aerial mapping company with its own aircraft and digital sensors providing LiDAR, orthoimagery, and photogrammetric mapping. Direct competitor for engineering, government, and county-cooperative aerial programs.
• Aerial Cartographics of America (ACA): Aerial mapping firm offering photogrammetry, LiDAR, GIS, and surveying services to government and private clients. Comparable scale and service mix to GeoTerra in the eastern and central US.
• Ayres Associates: Engineering and geospatial services firm delivering aerial mapping, LiDAR, GIS, and surveying alongside civil engineering. Overlaps with GeoTerra in engineering-grade mapping projects, especially for transportation and water resources clients.

Broad incumbents

• Fugro: Global geospatial, surveying, and geo-services firm with substantial aerial, satellite, and marine mapping capabilities. A much larger, broader incumbent that competes for large federal and infrastructure mapping programs where GeoTerra also bids.

Others

• ESRI: GeoTerra's strategic ArcGIS software partner and dominant GIS platform vendor. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor — GeoTerra delivers services that consume ESRI software, but ESRI enables GeoTerra's GIS outputs.

Emerging players

• Near Space Labs: Stratospheric balloon and drone-based imagery provider delivering high-resolution aerial imagery as a service. Emerging competitor with a different acquisition platform that could pressure traditional aerial survey pricing on smaller-area, lower-altitude projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/geoterra-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/geoterra_inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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