About Rudan

Surveying since 1976.

One of the leading companies in Survey, Mapping, GIS, Environmental and Civil Engineering services in Ghana and the West African sub-region — with over 20 specialists and five decades of field experience.

Rudan Engineering — aerial survey operations
LiDAR Survey Operations
Our History

Five decades
of precision.

1976

Founded as a surveying firm in Accra, Ghana — the first private survey company of its kind.

1976

Founded as a surveying firm in Accra, Ghana — the first private survey company of its kind.

2000s

Expanded into digital mapping, GIS, and remote sensing, acquiring new photogrammetric capabilities.

2007–2011

Orthophoto mapping of 15,000+ sq km under the Ghana Land Administration Project — one of the largest aerial mapping campaigns in the country's history.

2007–2011

Orthophoto mapping of 15,000+ sq km under the Ghana Land Administration Project — one of the largest aerial mapping campaigns in the country's history.

2015 & 2016

Named Land Surveying Company of the Year at the Ghana Construction Awards — two consecutive years.

2020s

Full LiDAR capability deployed with Zenmuse L2 and YellowScan platforms. 8-drone UAV fleet operational across Ghana and the sub-region.

2020s

Full LiDAR capability deployed with Zenmuse L2 and YellowScan platforms. 8-drone UAV fleet operational across Ghana and the sub-region.

Today

Projects across 11 countries on 3 continents. Sub-regional leader in UAV/LiDAR survey and precision mapping.

Recognition & Credentials

Industry awards.

Ghana Construction Awards

Land Surveying Company of the Year

2015 & 2016

Mr. Akornor receiving the Land Surveying Company of the Year award
Ghana Construction Awards — Land Surveying Company of the Year

Memberships & certifications.

Member

Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GHIS)

Member

Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE)

Certified Operator

Commercial RPAS / Drones — Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)

Fleet & Tools

Survey-grade equipment.

An extensive fleet of modern survey and mapping instruments — from multi-sensor LiDAR drones to bathymetric echo sounders — enabling precise delivery in any environment.

DJI Zenmuse L2 LiDAR Unit
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LiDAR Payload
DJI Zenmuse L2 LiDAR Unit

A selection from our full fleet — contact us for a complete inventory of survey instruments and field assets.

Global Footprint

Projects across
3 continents.

International Clients & Partners
01Kampsax (Denmark)
02COWI (Denmark)
03Finnmap International (Finland)
04PASCO Corporation (Japan)
05Fugro Inc.
06Géophoenix (France)
07Biwater International
08Penspen Ltd
09WSP Canada
10Photomap Ltd (Tanzania)
TogoBeninNigeriaCôte d'IvoireLiberiaBurkina FasoSenegalDR CongoTanzaniaIrelandUSACanadaGHANA HQ
Africa — 9 countries
International — 3 countries

Quality Assurance

Client-centred service focused on continuous quality improvement — meeting and exceeding expectations through effective teamwork and consistently improving processes. A philosophy practised without exception since 1976.

Health & Safety

Dedicated health and safety policy and instruction manuals govern all field operations. A strong environmental management philosophy guides every project, minimising site impact and safeguarding staff and communities.

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