COMPASS SURVEY PRIVATE LIMITED

What COMPASS SURVEY PRIVATE LIMITED does

Compass Survey Private Limited is an Indian land and aerial surveying company headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan, that delivers end-to-end drone-based surveying, mapping, inspection, and geospatial data services to enterprise and government clients. Its core technology stack combines AI-enabled UAVs with conventional precision survey equipment (Total Station, DGPS, RTK, automatic levels), photogrammetry, LiDAR, GIS, and remote sensing to produce orthomosaics, contour maps, 3D point clouds, digital surface/terrain/elevation models, and thermal/visual inspection outputs.

The company offers six primary service lines: drone survey and mapping, TS/DGPS survey and mapping, aerial inspection and analysis, drone data processing, aerial cinematography, and GIS mapping. These are packaged as sector-specific solutions for construction and infrastructure, transportation, mining, agriculture, renewable energy (solar/wind), power and utilities, and oil and gas. Supporting offerings include a drone pilot training program (announced, Coming Soon) and two crowdsourced supply networks: a Drone Pilot Network and a TS/DGPS Operator Network, marketed as the largest of their kind in India.

The firm operates a professional-services, project-based revenue model with custom quote-based pricing and no publicly disclosed rate cards. It runs a direct, consultative sales motion with a multi-channel content marketing presence (website, blog, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X) targeting enterprise buyers. Disclosed customers and engagements are limited in the source data; the most prominent is a March 2024 deployment of an OceanAlpha-supplied Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) on a 166-hour pipeline route survey for Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria at Bonny in the Niger Delta, operating with Nigerian regulators NUPRC and NIMASA. Geographically, Compass Survey is rooted in India with a recent expansion into Nigeria (West Africa) for offshore oil and gas and marine survey work.

Name

COMPASS SURVEY PRIVATE LIMITED

Legal name

Compass Survey Private Limited

Website

https://thecompasssurvey.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Compass Survey Private Limited is a Jaipur-headquartered Indian drone survey firm offering UAV surveying, mapping, aerial inspection, TS/DGPS land surveying, GIS, and drone data processing services to enterprise and government clients across construction, transportation, mining, agriculture, energy, and utilities sectors, with recent expansion into Nigerian offshore oil and gas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drone and Land Surveying Services

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), Support Activities for Crop Production (11511), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services (1382)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Remote Sensing & Earth Observation Analytics (Satellite/UAV/LiDAR, Image Processing) (EUAHAKAD), Remote Sensing & Imaging (Satellite, UAV/Drone, Aerial, Multispectral/Hyperspectral) (AFAGALAC), Drone/UAV Data Capture & Processing Software (AFAAAFAH)

Keywords

• Drone survey services
• Aerial inspection services
• Land surveying services
• GIS mapping services
• Aerial cinematography services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jaipur City

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Drone Survey and Mapping Services: Professional drone surveying and mapping services for land, construction, infrastructure, mining, agriculture, and other sectors. Services include topographic surveys, cadastral mapping, stockpile volume measurement, and corridor mapping. Pricing likely project-based or per survey area.
2. TS/DGPS Survey and Mapping Services: High-precision land surveying using Total Station, DGPS, RTK, and automatic levels. Achieves centimeter to millimeter-level accuracy for boundary surveys, topographic surveys, contour surveys, and cadastral surveys.
3. Drone Data Processing Services: Processing of drone-collected data including orthophotos, 3D models, and DSM. Services include GIS-based data management and analysis for large-area datasets.
4. Aerial Cinematography Services: Professional aerial photography and videography services for real estate, construction sites, hotels, events, and solar plants.
5. Aerial Inspection Services: Drone-based visual and thermal inspection services for agriculture, construction, industrial, utilities, solar/wind, and railway/bridge sectors.
6. Drone Training Services: Training programs for drone pilots (listed as 'Coming Soon' on website)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Compass Survey is a land and drone survey company in India providing end-to-end aerial and ground surveying solutions, including UAV drone survey and mapping, RTK and TS/DGPS land surveying, aerial inspection, drone data processing, aerial cinematography, and GIS mapping. It combines AI-powered drones, photogrammetry, LiDAR, and GIS software to deliver precision spatial data, orthomosaics, 3D models, and digital elevation models to enterprises across construction, infrastructure, mining, agriculture, renewable energy, utilities, and oil and gas. Projects are executed through its nationwide networks of drone pilots and TS/DGPS operators, enabling rapid mobilization across India.

Product overview

Compass Survey is a land and drone survey company offering end-to-end surveying solutions as a unified service platform. The core portfolio consists of six main service lines: Drone Survey and Mapping, TS/DGPS Survey and Mapping, Aerial Inspection and Analysis, Drone Data Processing, Aerial Cinematography, and GIS Mapping. These are complemented by sector-specific solutions for Construction and Infrastructure, Transportation, Mining, Agriculture, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind), Power and Utilities, and Oil and Gas industries. Supporting offerings include Drone Training, a Drone Pilot Network, and a TS/DGPS Operators Network. The company leverages AI-powered drones and advanced surveying equipment (TS/DGPS, Total Station, RTK) to deliver precision mapping, inspection, and analysis services across India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drone Survey and Mapping Comprehensive UAV surveying and mapping services across India delivering orthomosaic maps, contour maps, 3D texture meshes, 3D point clouds, digital surface models, digital terrain models, and digital elevation models for cadastral mapping, land management, topographic surveys, stockpile volume measurement, and urban planning.
• TS/DGPS Survey and Mapping High-precision land surveying using Total Station, DGPS, and RTK equipment, achieving centimeter to millimeter-level accuracy for boundary surveys, topography, contour mapping, road and railway track surveys, hydrographic surveys, stack-out/demarcation surveys, mining surveys, and cadastral surveys.
• Aerial Inspection and Analysis Drone-based visual and thermal inspection services using aerial imagery analytics to identify faults and potential problems in asset maintenance across agriculture, construction, industrial, utility, solar/wind, and railway/bridge assets.
• Drone Data Processing GIS-based processing and management of drone-collected data using high-power workstations and proprietary software, producing orthophotos, 3D models, and digital surface models from large-area datasets.
• Aerial Cinematography Professional drone photography and videography services producing crisp aerial visuals for real estate, construction sites, hotels, factories, events, solar plants, roads, and railways, often used in presentations to investors and clients.
• GIS Mapping Geographic Information System mapping services using state-of-the-art hardware and software for spatial vector and raster data analysis, including photogrammetry mapping, parcel mapping, digitization, cadastral mapping, geofencing, and LiDAR data processing.
• Construction and Infrastructure Survey Solutions Drone survey and mapping services tailored for construction and infrastructure, including high-resolution topography mapping, pre-construction site planning, project tracking with HD maps and 3D models, volumetric measurements, live feed monitoring, drainage planning, and real estate mapping.
• Transportation Infrastructure Survey Solutions Drone solutions for transportation infrastructure including pre-construction surveys, corridor mapping, project progress monitoring, railway track virtual inspection, road maintenance inspection, traffic monitoring, and stockpile volume measurement.
• Mining Survey Solutions UAV mapping and monitoring for mining operations including stockpile analysis, inventory tracking, mine maintenance and operation planning, haul road planning, tailing dam monitoring, blast planning, and slope/contour assessment using 2D and 3D models.
• Agriculture Survey Solutions Precision agriculture surveying using drones with multispectral cameras for crop health and stress inspection, soil analysis, crop scouting, pesticide spraying, irrigation monitoring and planning, crop insurance reporting, and catchment area mapping.
• Renewable Energy Survey Solutions (Solar/Wind) Drone surveys for solar and wind energy projects including visual and thermal inspection of solar panels and wind turbines, geotagged fault identification, and topography/contour surveys for site construction.
• Power and Utilities Survey Solutions Thermal imaging drone surveys for power line and utility inspections, including visual and thermal inspection of towers, poles, and conductors, and new route alignment surveys.
• Oil and Gas Survey Solutions Drone inspection and survey services for the oil and gas industry including visual, thermal, and LiDAR inspection of pipelines, rigs, refineries, and inaccessible areas, supporting reservoir studies, well design, and environmental evaluations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% accuracy in data collection and analysis using AI powered technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• OceanAlpha (Hong Kong)coreTechnology or Integration · 28 August 2025OceanAlpha, a Hong Kong-based company, supplied Compass Survey with a hybrid long-endurance Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) designed for diverse marine surveying missions. This partnership enhances Compass Survey's hydrographic survey capabilities, particularly for offshore and marine applications in Nigerian waters.
• The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Compass Survey partnered with SPDC and Nigerian regulatory bodies to build domestic capacity in USV operations. The partnership involved deployment of USV for pipeline route survey at Bonny in the Niger Delta, achieving a record-breaking 166-hour mission with 97% CO2 emission reduction. This partnership demonstrates Compass Survey's ability to support major international oil and gas operations.
• Nigerian Regulatory Bodies (NUPRC and NIMASA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Compass Survey partnered with Nigerian regulatory bodies including NUPRC (Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission) and NIMASA (Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency) to build domestic capacity in USV operations in Nigeria's offshore oil and gas sector.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations: Indian drone services and training company offering surveying, mapping, and inspection across multiple sectors, with a listed (NSE SME) presence — directly comparable business model and vertical mix to Compass Survey.
• Garuda Aerospace: India-based drone startup offering surveying, agricultural spraying, and inspection services — overlaps with Compass Survey in precision agriculture drone applications and multi-sector industrial inspection.
• Skylark Drones: India-based drone services company providing aerial surveying, mapping, and inspection for infrastructure, mining, and agriculture — directly overlapping Compass Survey's core service offering and target sectors in India.
• Cyberhawk Innovations: UK-headquartered drone inspection and surveying company serving oil & gas, utilities, and infrastructure — directly comparable in service lines (visual/thermal inspection, asset integrity, GIS deliverables) and in serving energy majors internationally.
• Asteria Aerospace: Indian UAV/drone solutions company providing aerial surveying, mapping, and surveillance for defense, infrastructure, and industrial customers — comparable in offering breadth and Indian enterprise focus.

Regional players

• Aerodyne Group: Malaysia-based drone-based enterprise solutions provider with strong presence in Southeast Asia, Middle East, and asset management — comparable in multi-sector drone survey and inspection offering, but with a different geographic footprint than Compass Survey.

Broad incumbents

• Delair: France-based provider of professional fixed-wing UAVs and survey-grade data solutions for mining, agriculture, and infrastructure — comparable in delivering end-to-end drone survey/inspection workflows to enterprise customers globally.
• ideaForge Technology: India's largest listed drone manufacturer serving surveying, mapping, defense, and enterprise customers — broader incumbent in the same Indian UAV ecosystem, often a hardware supplier or competitor to drone service players like Compass Survey.
• senseFly (Parrot): Swiss-based (Parrot-owned) fixed-wing drone manufacturer focused on surveying, mapping, and agriculture — supplies much of the underlying hardware used by survey service providers like Compass Survey and competes in the broader geospatial services stack.
• DJI Enterprise: Global leader in commercial drone hardware and increasingly drone solutions for surveying, inspection, and public safety — provides the underlying aircraft platform for most of Compass Survey's fleet and competes indirectly via its own service partners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/scompasssurvey
• Facebookfacebook.com/S-Compass-Survey-105543018921623
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/compasssurvey
• Instagraminstagram.com/compasssurvey

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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