Associations
- Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado
- Mountain West UAS
- Autodesk Developer Network
- Microsoft Alumni Network
About
Mapping, LiDAR, and repeatable workflows for the Mountain West
Powered by a passion for maps, technology, and the great outdoors. Based in the Colorado mountains, we specialize in quality mapping and survey data in complex mountain, high desert, rural, and urban topography.
Born in the Colorado Rockies
Five reasons to consider TopoMatters
- Local, Colorado mountain-based firm
- Laser-focused specialization in drone mapping data and insights
- Repeatable, fit-for-purpose processing pipelines
- Experience with LiDAR data since 2017 and UAS since 2021
- A background blending technical excellence, business insight, and high-performing alliances
Areas we serve
Colorado and the Mountain West: Colorado, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming.
Popular Colorado communities include:
Call any time to talk about your mission, your project — or adventuring outside.
(719) 398-0020Meet the founder
Brian Yohn
More than 30 years of B2B services experience with a focus on small and medium-sized businesses, including pioneering new businesses at Comcast, DISH Network, and Microsoft.
While championing Microsoft's US data and AI partner go-to-market execution, Brian developed a deep passion for the potential of digital twins — and began exploring unmanned aircraft systems and open-source geospatial computing to deliver high-value mapping products to technical professionals. He founded TopoMatters® to help land surveyors and planners do more with trusted aerial data, insights, and deliverables.
Brian serves as a Board Member and Treasurer of Mountain West UAS (previously Vice President), the leading non-profit in the western U.S. for unmanned aircraft system learners, educators, and advocates. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Delaware. Brian and his team are FAA Part 107 certified remote pilots.
Community
Associations & events
Where you'll find us
- Geo Week
- UAS Roundup
- Commercial UAV Expo
- Rocky Mountain Surveyors Summit
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