Vanuatu · Tonga · Pacific Islands

Geospatial
intelligence
for the Pacific.

We deliver precision survey data that governments, energy developers, and international organisations rely on to make consequential decisions across the Pacific.

Intelligence at every elevation.

Request a Quote Our Services
48hr
Quote
commitment
Low
Mobilisation
fees
40–70%
Faster than
ground surveys
Serving
Government Agencies · International Development Organisations · Energy Developers · Engineering & Construction
What we deliver

Our services

Professional, analysis-ready deliverables — not raw data. Every output is designed for the decision-maker.

01
LiDAR & Photogrammetry
High-precision 3D terrain modelling, orthomosaic mapping, and digital elevation models. RTK accuracy to centimetre level across any Pacific terrain.
3D Models Orthomosaics RTK Precision
02
Infrastructure Inspection
Thermal and visual inspection of roads, bridges, power lines, ports, and buildings. Structured condition reports for audits and project verification.
Thermal Imaging Condition Reports Annual Retainers
03
Geothermal Site Surveys
Terrain mapping and thermal anomaly surveys for geothermal exploration in volcanic and remote Pacific terrain.
Thermal Anomaly Terrain Analysis Volcanic Terrain
04
Post-Disaster Assessment
Rapid aerial damage mapping for cyclone, earthquake, and volcanic events — with reports ready for reconstruction funding applications.
Rapid Deployment Damage Mapping Aid-Ready Reports
Why Datum Spatial

Locally based.
Professionally equipped.

A Pacific business, permanently here — with full technical capability and a commitment to delivering intelligence, not just data.

01
Lower mobilisation cost
Permanently based in Vanuatu means significantly lower mobilisation costs than fly-in international firms — no flights, no accommodation premiums, no weeks of waiting. That structural advantage passes directly to our clients.
Local. Lower cost.
02
Intelligence, not imagery
We deliver structured reports, 3D models, and condition assessments — deliverables your organisation can act on, not raw files to interpret.
Decision-ready outputs.
03
Full technical capability
LiDAR, RTK photogrammetry, thermal inspection, and 3D modelling — the complete professional toolkit, operated locally across the Pacific.
LiDAR · RTK · Thermal.
04
Sector relationships
Our founding team holds established relationships across Vanuatu's energy, government, and development sectors — built over years of on-the-ground work.
Trusted in the region.
05
48-hour quote turnaround
A formal, itemised quote within 48 hours of every initial meeting — and we consistently beat it. Fast where it matters for your project timeline.
Accountable. Reliable.
06
Built for long-term partnership
Annual retainers, ongoing monitoring, recurring construction support — we are a long-term data partner, not a one-off vendor.
Here for the long term.
Our team

The people behind
the intelligence.

A founding team with deep roots in the Pacific, proven technical capability, and a shared commitment to precision and accountability.

Robert Gaddy
Robert Gaddy
Chief Executive Officer

Robert brings deep experience leading geophysical surveys in austere, off-grid environments, combined with expertise in GIS, remote sensing, and geomorphology. His background in power systems, networking, and systems integration ensures precise delivery on every client requirement. Robert keeps the team focused on surpassing expectations.

Greg Toa
Greg Toa
Director of Drone Operations

Greg is a highly qualified professional bringing deep expertise in mining and civil engineering, advanced GIS and spatial analysis, and certified commercial drone (RPAS) operations. Based in Vanuatu, he specialises in high-accuracy aerial surveys, terrain mapping, site inspections, and spatial data solutions across remote and challenging Pacific environments.

Get in touch

Let's discuss
your project.

We respond within 24 hours and return a formal quote within 48.

Email
info@datumspatial.com
Base of Operations
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Serving Vanuatu, Tonga & Pacific Islands
Quote Commitment
Within 48 hours
Website
datumspatial.com