our approach

A geospatial partnership, not a transaction

Serian Geospatial is a long-term partner to enterprises, government agencies and consultants who need accurate, compliant, audit-ready geospatial outputs. We embed alongside your team across every stage of the project lifecycle - from first scoping call through to long-term operational support.

Consultancy as standard

Seven steps. One partner. End-to-end ownership.

The same workflow that powers our marquee infrastructure projects is available to every client - whether you need a single ROC application or a multi-year monitoring programme.

  1. Consult

    Free scoping session. We map your problem to the right capture method, deliverables, regulatory path and budget.

  2. Comply

    KCAA ROC, NEMA EIA licences, county permits and import paperwork handled in-house so your project never stalls on regulation.

  3. Train

    Optional pilot, mapping and GIS training so your in-house team can run subsequent missions without us in the loop.

  4. Deploy

    Mission planning, ground control, GNSS networks and crew mobilisation across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and South Sudan.

  5. Capture

    Drone, terrestrial and handheld LiDAR / photogrammetry capture by survey-grade kit and KCAA-licensed pilots.

  6. Analyse

    Photogrammetry, LiDAR processing, GIS analysis, hydrological and 3D modelling delivered to engineering-ready specs.

  7. Support

    Long-term assistance: revisions, rentals, repair coordination, additional flights and software/data hosting.

What you get when you partner with Serian

Five operational guarantees that show up on every engagement, regardless of project size.

Compliance from day one

KCAA, NEMA and county permitting handled in-house. We don't fly, scan or capture without paperwork in place.

Dedicated account team

One point of contact across surveyors, pilots, GIS analysts and project managers. No hand-off gaps, no lost context.

Capacity transfer

Optional pilot, mapping and GIS training so your team can run follow-on missions independently when you're ready.

East Africa coverage

Deployed across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan and Rwanda. Local crews, local knowledge, local language.

Long-term support

Engagements don't end at delivery. Revisits, dataset updates, rentals and software support stay open for as long as you need.

Engineering-ready outputs

Deliverables match the spec used by your downstream design teams - from CAD-ready DTMs to GIS-ready vector layers.

Backed by certifications, partnerships and standards that matter

We hold the regulatory approvals and supplier partnerships required to deliver compliant, audit-ready geospatial outcomes across East Africa.

KCAA Approved Remote Air Operator (ROC)
NEMA Registered EIA / EA Lead Experts
ISK Member, Institution of Surveyors of Kenya
The Technical University of Kenya