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GeoKlein is a consultancy based in Edinburgh, Scotland, specializing in drone surveying and QGIS solutions. We provide high-quality LiDAR and photogrammetry drone surveys, delivering accurate 3D models, topographic maps, and orthophotos for applications such as geological mapping, environmental monitoring, and primary infrastructure assessment. Our drone surveys offer precise, cost-effective data collection for a wide range of industries, both locally and internationally.
In addition to our surveying services, we offer expert, tailored QGIS training for geoscience, engineering, and environmental industries, as well as universities. Our courses cover both fundamental and advanced QGIS concepts, helping clients streamline workflows and enhance data analysis.
We are also committed to industry outreach, providing QGIS training to schools and inspiring the next generation of geospatial professionals, fostering interest in geoscience technology.
I am a geologist with a broad range of geoscience experience spanning mineral exploration, geophysical surveying, geotechnical engineering, and teaching.
I first came across QGIS during the final two years of university, where I extensively used it for my mapping dissertation. With QGIS, I was able to analyse complex geological data collected from my fieldwork in the French Helvetic Alps. The software enabled me to create geological cross-sections, 3D models, and an interactive geological map. I gathered all my data with pencil and paper, relying solely on an analogue compass clinometer for orientation—truly old-school methods! However, upon returning from the field, I realized how much more data I could have collected if I had set up a QGIS project and used QFIELD to assist with data gathering in real-time.
After graduating, I worked in the mineral exploration industry in Canada, where I observed that most companies relied on outdated, expensive, and often inefficient GIS software. The contrast was striking with the companies that adopted QGIS and QFIELD, which proved far more effective in streamlining workflows and data analysis.
Upon returning to the UK, I transitioned to a role as a geotechnical engineer and recognized significant potential for improving both field and desk-based tasks, through the use of QGIS and QFIELD. I helped integrate these tools into standard workflows, gaining a deeper understanding of their specific applications in geotechnical engineering and environmental consulting.
My personal expertise in drone flying and passion for remote sensing data analysis, combined with my industry experience in utilizing that data, led to us offering LiDAR and photogrammetry drone surveys.
“Good business is like geology – it’s all about finding the right layer to build on.”