Birdi

Founded in 2016 by brothers Sebastian and Abraham Robertson, Birdi operates as a cloud-based aerial intelligence platform headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The company was established to address the challenge of making geospatial data more collaborative and accessible for both technical and non-technical teams. CEO Sebastian Robertson, who also serves as the President of Earth Observation Australia, leverages his passion for simplifying geospatial data, while Abraham Robertson contributes a strategic perspective that has guided the company's growth. Birdi is a remote-first company with a global customer base.

Birdi provides a centralized platform for businesses to manage, visualize, and analyze geospatial data captured from drones, DSLRs, and other devices. The platform is designed to bridge the gap between GIS experts and other team members, such as project managers and field staff, by offering intuitive tools that don't require specialized training. Clients can upload various data types, including imagery, vectors, point clouds, and 3D data, and overlay them on maps for contextual understanding. Key features include on-demand data processing to generate orthomosaics, digital elevation models (DEMs), and 3D models. The platform also offers tools for annotation, measurement, and creating custom reports for inspections, compliance, and monitoring progress. This functionality helps organizations reduce the need for manual site visits, saving time and resources. Birdi serves a diverse range of industries, including mining, construction, utilities, facilities management, government, and insurance. The business model is primarily subscription-based, with flexible plans tailored to different business sizes, from sole traders to large enterprises. The company also offers a pay-as-you-go option for data processing, providing an affordable and scalable solution.

The company has achieved several milestones, including being named one of the Global Top 100 Geospatial Companies of 2024. It is backed by venture capital firms such as AfterWork Ventures, Artesian Venture Partners, and Follow [the] Seed. Birdi's platform is ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, underscoring its commitment to quality and security. Keywords: geospatial intelligence, drone data platform, aerial intelligence, data visualization, asset inspection, photogrammetry software, GIS collaboration, 3D mapping, reality capture, infrastructure management, remote sensing, orthomosaic, digital elevation model (DEM), point cloud, construction tech, mining tech, utilities management, facility management, drone inspection services, enterprise SaaS, Australian technology