Screenshots from the FlightRadar.com website show the plane has flown repeatedly over Christchurch. A survey plane seen travelling backwards and forwards across Christchurch is taking aerial photos of the city and creating 3-D maps for the city council. Survey company Landpro confirmed on Monday the mystery plane was one of its fleet. READ MORE:* Plane seen circling Christchurch is surveying the city for council* Wairarapa to get $2.5 million electromagnetic underground heli-survey* Aerial mapping using new laser technology has started in MarlboroughThe plane was carrying out aerial surveying, and was hired by regional council Environment Canterbury (ECan) on behalf of the Christchurch City Council. Supplied/Stuff Screenshots from the FlightRadar.com website show the plane flying repeatedly over Christchurch.

Source: Stuff January 26, 2021 02:26 UTC