3D Scanning & Drone Services in Texas

THE FUTURE 3D provides comprehensive 3D scanning and drone services throughout Texas. We serve all major metros including Dallas-Fort Worth (America's fourth-largest metro), Houston (the energy capital with the nation's largest petrochemical complex), Austin (Silicon Hills tech corridor), San Antonio (military and healthcare hub), and the Texas Gulf Coast. Our 74 service locations span from El Paso in the west to the Louisiana border, from the Panhandle plains to the Rio Grande Valley. We provide 1-hour response times across the state, with dedicated regional teams in DFW, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and West Texas ensuring rapid deployment for urgent projects anywhere in the Lone Star State.

Texas project pricing varies based on scope, location, and deliverables required. Standard 3D scanning projects for commercial and industrial facilities typically start around $1,500-3,000. Petrochemical and refinery scanning for turnaround planning ranges from $5,000-25,000+ depending on facility size and complexity. Drone photogrammetry for site surveys starts around $2,000-4,000, while comprehensive LiDAR surveying projects range from $5,000-20,000+ for larger sites such as pipeline corridors or wind farms. Virtual tours for Texas real estate marketing are typically $500-2,000 depending on property size. Industrial clients requiring hazardous environment documentation receive customized pricing. All projects include a free consultation and detailed quote—contact us at +1-347-998-1464 for your Texas project estimate.

We provide 1-hour response times throughout Texas. Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio metros have dedicated regional resources enabling same-day to next-day service availability for most standard projects. West Texas locations including El Paso and Lubbock typically receive 24-48 hour scheduling for standard projects, with expedited service available for urgent needs. For petrochemical and refinery turnarounds requiring tight scheduling windows, we coordinate deployment to meet plant shutdown schedules. Emergency response for critical facility documentation, insurance claims, or safety-related inspections is available 24/7 statewide. Deliverable turnaround depends on project scope: virtual tours typically 24-48 hours, point clouds 48-72 hours, full BIM models 5-10 business days for commercial projects.

Yes, all our drone pilots hold FAA Part 107 commercial certifications with specialized training for Texas operations including high-wind plains conditions, industrial facility protocols, and controlled airspace navigation. We maintain LAANC authorizations for controlled airspace throughout Texas, including operations near Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW), Dallas Love Field (DAL), Houston George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), Houston Hobby (HOU), Austin-Bergstrom (AUS), San Antonio International (SAT), and El Paso International (ELP). For petrochemical and refinery sites, our pilots have completed OSHA and site-specific safety training. For military installations, we coordinate with base authorities for proper authorizations. We handle all regulatory compliance, airspace authorizations, and local permitting for your Texas project.

We deploy industry-leading equipment optimized for Texas conditions including Trimble X12 and NavVis VLX3 terrestrial scanners achieving plus/minus 2-4mm accuracy for survey-grade scanning. Our NavVis mobile mapping systems excel in large industrial facilities, scanning 200,000-300,000 square feet per day—ideal for petrochemical plants and warehouse documentation. For virtual tours, we use Matterport Pro3 cameras. Our drone fleet includes DJI Matrice 400 RTK for photogrammetry with centimeter-level GPS accuracy, Skydio X10 for complex inspections in confined spaces, and aerial LiDAR systems for pipeline corridors and wind farm mapping. All equipment is rated for Texas conditions including extreme heat, dust, and industrial environments. Redundant systems ensure project continuity for time-critical operations.

Yes, petrochemical and refinery documentation is a specialty service for our Texas operations. We work with facilities along the entire Gulf Coast from Port Arthur to Corpus Christi, including the Houston Ship Channel refinery complex. Our services include pre-turnaround facility scanning for shutdown planning, piping as-builts and isometric drawings, tank inspection documentation, flare system surveys, and process unit BIM modeling. We understand refinery operating procedures, OSHA requirements, and the safety protocols required for facility access. Our teams hold TWIC cards for port facility access and complete site-specific safety orientations. For turnaround scheduling, we coordinate scanning windows to minimize impact on plant operations while delivering the documentation needed for maintenance planning and capital projects.

Absolutely—large facility scanning is a core competency for our Texas operations. We routinely document million-square-foot warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and corporate campuses throughout the state. Our NavVis VLX3 mobile mapping system scans 200,000-300,000 square feet per day, making it ideal for large facilities. For extremely large sites, we deploy multiple scanning systems simultaneously to meet aggressive timelines. Recent Texas projects include semiconductor fabs in Austin, Fortune 500 corporate headquarters in DFW, petrochemical facilities in Houston, and distribution centers across the Texas Triangle. We coordinate with facility managers to minimize operational disruption, often scanning during off-hours or around production schedules. Deliverables include registered point clouds, BIM-ready data, floor plans, and measurement tools accessible through cloud platforms.

Our Texas operations serve the diverse industries driving the state's economy—the second-largest in the nation. Energy sector clients including oil majors, refineries, pipeline operators, and renewable energy developers rely on our industrial scanning expertise. Technology companies in Austin's Silicon Hills use our services for cleanroom documentation, fab surveys, and campus mapping. Healthcare systems including Texas Medical Center—the world's largest—trust us for hospital documentation. Aerospace and defense clients at Lockheed Martin, NASA Johnson Space Center, and military bases throughout Texas require specialized facility documentation. Construction firms use our drone surveys and progress monitoring for projects ranging from downtown high-rises to master-planned communities. Real estate professionals, architects, and facility managers across all Texas metros round out our diverse client base.

Texas weather varies significantly by region and requires careful planning for outdoor operations. Summer heat (often exceeding 100 degrees F) limits midday drone operations in most of the state—we typically fly mornings and evenings during peak summer months. West Texas and Panhandle winds can reach 30+ mph, so we schedule around calmer periods and use our DJI M400 RTK which handles winds up to 27 mph while maintaining positioning accuracy. Gulf Coast humidity and afternoon thunderstorms require similar scheduling flexibility during summer months. Spring severe weather season (March-May) requires monitoring and contingency planning. However, Texas' generally favorable weather allows year-round operations with proper planning. Interior scanning and virtual tours proceed regardless of outdoor conditions. For time-sensitive industrial projects, we maintain scheduling flexibility to capture optimal weather windows.

Yes, we partner extensively with engineering and architecture firms throughout Texas providing scanning data for their projects. Our role is to capture comprehensive dimensional data—design professionals perform the analysis and create deliverables from our data. We work with leading Texas firms including Page, Gensler, HKS, Kirksey, and numerous structural, MEP, and civil engineering consultants across the state. Our deliverables include registered point clouds in E57 and RCP formats, BIM-ready data, 2D floor plans, and reality capture data for renovation planning and existing conditions documentation. For AEC professionals, we understand Texas building codes, coordinate systems commonly used by Texas surveyors, and the documentation formats architects and engineers prefer. Our team includes professionals with AEC backgrounds who speak your technical language.