Vertical Mapping Resources

Specialties

Vertical Mapping Resources is a leader in aerial mapping services and technologies including: digital orthophotography, aerial photography, precision lidar mapping, dtm maps, topographic maps, and aerial photo scanning.

Expect nothing but the best in innovation as well as customer service when dealing with our company. Contact us today to see how we can help you with your aerial mapping needs!

History

Established in 2001.

Our Facilities

At Vertical Mapping Resources, Inc., our equipment is the most advanced in the industry. Our Windows XP Professional and Advanced Server based workstations each boast dual or quad processors, 4.0 to 8.0 GB of RAM and we currently maintain over 20 Terabytes of online hard-​disk space. In our production departments, we have the latest versions of Z/​I Imaging’s state-​of-​the-​art photogrammetric product line. The fact that all of our digital mapping and orthophoto systems operate on the same platform guarantees a seamless mapping project from scanning, to softcopy aerotriangulation, to compilation, through orthorectification.

Meet the Business Owner

Kurt O.

Business Owner

Kurt Okraski co-​founded Vertical Mapping Resources and serves as Chief Executive Officer and Certified Photogrammetrist. In this role, he manages staff and budgets, oversees proposal development and client relations, and aids in the development of production procedures to ensure the accuracy of VMR’s mapping data. Kurt thrives on the diverse requirements of his position and brings a decade of photogrammetry experience to the team.

In addition to his photogrammetry and entrepreneurial experience, Kurt has gained practical training and experience in surface modeling and 3-​D laser scanning. He also recently earned his Private Pilot Certificate. He is a member of multiple organizations and groups such as the ASPRS, ACSM, APLS, CLSA, and NALS.

Outside of work, Kurt enjoys Airstream «camping» with his family in the mountains, skiing and riding his Harley or his 1981 Yamaha Dirt Bike nicknamed «Blue Death.»