How is the price of a project set?
Through a quote, based on the project’s scope, the data available and the deliverables you expect. I send you the quote in writing before starting. To get one, describe your need in the form.
How long does a project take?
It depends on the size of the project and the state of the data. The timeline is part of the quote, and we confirm it together before starting.
What data do I need to provide, and in what formats?
Whatever you already have: GIS files (Shapefile, GeoPackage, GeoJSON), Excel or CSV tables, GPS surveys, plans or images. If data is missing, I point you to possible public sources or to what would need to be acquired.
In what formats do you deliver the results?
In the ones you need: maps as PDF or PNG, data as GeoPackage, Shapefile, GeoJSON or GeoTIFF, a live application with its source code. Formats are set in the quote.
Where does the satellite imagery come from, and do I have to buy it?
Most analyses rely on free, open imagery such as Sentinel-2 (Copernicus program) and Landsat (USGS and NASA). If your project needs finer resolution, I present the commercial imagery options and their cost before starting.
How accurate will the results be?
It depends on the data and the method, and I measure it. For a classification or an AI model, I provide an assessment against validation data, such as a confusion matrix, so you know what the result is worth.
Who owns the data, code and models delivered?
Your data remains yours. Ownership and usage rights for the deliverables, code and models are set out in writing in the quote.
Are there recurring costs after delivery?
Not necessarily. A map or application can run on open-source tools such as QGIS, PostGIS or MapLibre and be hosted on your own servers. If paid hosting or a paid service makes sense, its cost is stated in the quote.
Do you work remotely, and in which languages?
Yes. I am based in Sherbrooke and work remotely across Quebec and Canada. Communication and deliverables can be in English or French.
Do you fly drones or do land surveying?
They are not part of this offer: flying a drone requires a Transport Canada pilot certificate, and legal land surveying is reserved for licensed land surveyors. I do, however, process the drone imagery and data you provide.