Modern Land Surveying practices can use a wide range of technology, including:

• GNSS and GPS equipment.
• Robotic total stations.
• Laser scanners.
• LiDAR equipment.
• Drones and UAVs.
• Digital mapping systems.
• Surveying software.

These tools can improve efficiency, but they can also introduce additional insurance considerations.

Does Professional Indemnity Insurance cover technology-related surveying errors? #

Professional Indemnity Insurance can potentially respond where an insured professional service is alleged to have caused loss.

The use of technology does not remove the professional responsibility associated with interpreting, checking and delivering surveying work.

An error arising from incorrect data, calculations, processing or professional interpretation may still create a Professional Indemnity exposure.

What about damage to expensive surveying equipment? #

Professional Indemnity Insurance is not designed to insure physical surveying equipment against accidental damage, theft or loss.

Separate property or equipment cover may be required for items such as:

• Total stations.
• GNSS equipment.
• Laser scanners.
• Laptops and tablets.
• Other mobile surveying equipment.

Does drone use require separate consideration? #

Yes.

Businesses operating drones should disclose this activity.

Drone operations can create separate aviation, liability, equipment and regulatory considerations that may not automatically be covered by standard Public Liability or Business Insurance.

Webber Insurance can review the activity and determine whether separate Drone Insurance or other cover should be considered.