RECON’s fast-paced remote route reconnaissance techniques are ideal for clients looking for the best answer for traversing Alaska’s terrain and challenging conditions. Most efforts involve a combination of well-prepared, efficient aerial reconnaissance and light, mobile ground reconnaissance.

From glacial terrain to sand dunes to permafrost, RECON has designed infrastructure to withstand the challenging conditions that Alaska’s resource and infrastructure developers face.

RECON has extensive experience in site development and design from years of handling the full process; from the initial site selection to final construction.

RECON provides consulting and design for the location and construction of winter and ice roads.

Our experienced surveyors support all phases of RECON’s engineering projects. Support has included: route reconnaissance, topographic acquisition, boundary surveying, as-builts, as-staked, quantities, and construction staking of all types.  Field surveyors utilize the latest GPS, TPS, and multi-station scanning units to provide high-quality products that facilitate clear and defined decision-making by the end user.

Surveyors are often at the forefront of development.  While the RECON survey team is certainly technically savvy, one of the most important aspects of the survey profession is boundary and ownership related.  RECON surveyors work with title companies, engineers, state agencies, native corporations, landsmen, and lawyers in order to find the best route and site location.

Once on-site and on target, RECON provides everything from initial design surface surveys and preliminary route staking to final roads, pads and conductor staking.

RECON’s GIS department specializes in creating professional visuals, whether it be quick mock-ups for data comparison, presentation maps for board meeting decision-making, project representations for permit applications, online web applications for partner collaborations, or field maps for contractors. Whatever your needs, RECON will work closely with your company to create the best product in a timely manner.

The high resolution aerial photos captured with an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) are an economic choice to clearly document the progression of a project.  Periodic flights showcase work completed and allow for monitoring and adjustments of potential impacts, saving the client time and money. RECON operates an efficient fleet of DJI Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and has access to a variety of software platforms to best suit the project and client’s needs. All of RECON’s UAV pilots have engineering and/or surveying backgrounds and bring an eye for the technical requirements necessary for site inspections and remote field reconnaissance. The RECON team includes three pilots certified with UAS Part 107 commercial licenses, who are available to mobilize from both Fairbanks and Palmer offices.

RECON’s statewide experience can be leveraged to provide planning, management, and overall logistics support for a variety of remote projects.   Our logistics specialists have experience with supporting projects ranging from wide ranging scientific and environmental studies, to camps and drill programs.  We establish field schedules, arrange transportation and lodging in the field, coordinate fuel supply and medical services and provide on-site support as required for remote Alaska field work.