From permit-ready site plans to advanced drone inspections, DATCO delivers the solutions that keep your projects moving — with the accountability of a local, Atlantic Canadian team.
Based in Halifax, we are your one-source solution for survey and 3D scanning, drone and robotic data capture, asset inspection, line locating, geotechnical monitoring, site progress and 3D modelling, engineering, design and permit approvals — across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
Everything from the first flight over a site to the stamped drawing that gets it approved — delivered by one firm you can actually get on the phone.
LiDAR, thermal, imagery and bathymetric capture from our own UAV and robotic fleet.
Learn More Capture & Measure Asset InspectionBridges, high-rises, power lines, solar and wind — inspected without shutting anything down.
Learn More Capture & Measure Surveying & ScanningConstruction layout, topographic and as-built survey, control, and 3D laser scanning.
Learn More Capture & Measure Progress & ModellingMonth-by-month site progress capture, 3D models and quantities owners and lenders can rely on.
Learn More Subsurface Line LocatingEM and GPR utility locating, private locates and concrete scanning before you break ground.
Learn More Subsurface Geotechnical ServicesSlope, settlement and deformation monitoring, instrumentation survey and change detection.
Learn More Design & Approvals Engineering & DesignCivil, environmental and structural engineering, plus residential and commercial design.
Learn More Design & Approvals Plan & Permit SolutionsComplete municipal application packages, carried through review to approval.
Learn MoreLocate what is under the site, survey what is on it, design the works, get them approved — normally that is four separate companies, each waiting on the one before it and none of them accountable for the gap in between. DATCO does all four, so the data that comes off our aircraft is the data our engineers design from and the data that goes to your municipality.
EM and GPR detection finds what runs under the site — including the private services no one-call ticket will ever mark.
Our own crews and aircraft survey the site — LiDAR, scanning, thermal and imagery — at survey grade, on our schedule.
Our engineers work directly from that data. No re-survey, no conversion losses, no gap between what was captured and what was needed.
We prepare the application package and carry it through municipal review — the same team that flew the site answers the reviewer.
DATCO is dedicated to providing innovative, reliable and precise engineering and technology services that support the diverse needs of industries across Atlantic Canada and beyond.
Specializing in cutting-edge technology, we deliver accurate data and actionable insights that make project planning and execution safer and more efficient. With a commitment to quality and safety, DATCO serves construction, infrastructure, environmental management and energy — whether it's inspecting high-rise buildings, mapping underwater environments, or conducting subsurface investigations.
We believe precise data leads to informed decisions — and informed decisions drive exceptional results.
We deliver cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality. By leveraging advanced technologies, our efficiency-driven approach ensures maximum value for every dollar spent.
Transparency is at our core. We maintain open and honest communication throughout every project, ensuring our clients are informed and involved at every step.
Safety and compliance go hand in hand. We rigorously adhere to industry regulations and standards while delivering reliable, compliant solutions you can trust.
At DATCO, we believe in giving back to the community and using our expertise to make a meaningful impact — supporting local projects, participating in fundraisers, and offering our advanced drone technology for search and rescue missions.
Our drone capabilities allow us to assist in challenging situations, from locating missing persons to surveying areas in need of aid. We're passionate about working with not-for-profit organizations and community initiatives across Atlantic Canada.
Have a project or cause that could benefit from our services? Reach out — together, we can make a difference.
