Mysore/Mysuru, March 7 -- The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has launched a pilot project to scientifically survey and document properties across the city using advanced 3D aerial LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology.

As part of the exercise, a preliminary drone test was carried out in Santhepet yesterday.

The MCC has jurisdiction over 2.31 lakh properties and the survey aims to create a high-precision digital map of the city to support planning under the Smart City initiative. Officials said, tenders for the LiDAR survey are likely to be floated by the end of this month.

As part of the pilot exercise, drones will capture 3D images and maps of nearly 500 properties over three days.

The surve...