CAD Design Systems

CAD Design Systems About CAD Design Systems

CAD Design Systems (CDS) is a civil drafting and field services firm based in Merritt Island, Florida.

Civil Design • Building Design • CAD & BIM • MEP Drafting • GIS Mapping • Drone Mapping • 3D Scanning • As-Builts | Serving engineers, developers & contractors. We support civil engineers, surveyors, and developers across the Space Coast and beyond — handling the drafting, design, and field data collection so your licensed team can stay focused on engineering. Led by Todd Tilford, a senior civil d

esigner with 25+ years of hands-on AEC experience, CDS delivers accurate, well-coordinated drawings and field data across all project phases. What We Do:
Civil site design · Subdivision and land development drafting · Roadway and drainage design · GIS mapping and analysis · Drone mapping and aerial survey (FAA Part 107) · RTK GNSS field survey · 3D laser scanning and reality capture · As-built documentation · Remote drafting support. Our Tools:
Civil 3D · AutoCAD · ArcGIS Pro · Revit · Autel Evo II RTK · Leica BLK360 G2 · Emlid RS4


We work lean, communicate clearly, and deliver drawings that hold up through review.


321-348-8422 | [email protected] | cds-aec.com

From raw land to buildable plans.CDS provides site planning, civil drafting support, survey drafting support, and techni...
05/07/2026

From raw land to buildable plans.
CDS provides site planning, civil drafting support, survey drafting support, and technical mapping for land development projects.

See the site from every angle.CDS provides drone mapping and reality capture to help land development teams make better ...
05/06/2026

See the site from every angle.
CDS provides drone mapping and reality capture to help land development teams make better decisions before and during construction.

Let’s team up and keep your civil production moving. CDS provides dedicated design support for grading, stormwater, util...
04/30/2026

Let’s team up and keep your civil production moving. CDS provides dedicated design support for grading, stormwater, utilities, subdivision layouts, and plan production — ready when your team needs extra horsepower.

It really is that simple when you have the right team behind your project.
04/23/2026

It really is that simple when you have the right team behind your project.

Detail grading for an amenity site in Civil 3D. This phase is all about shaping the site the right way—working through e...
04/01/2026

Detail grading for an amenity site in Civil 3D. This phase is all about shaping the site the right way—working through elevations, drainage flow, slopes, and grading transitions to create a plan that is both functional and buildable. This is where precision really matters.

Just wrapped up a fresh aerial capture with the Autel EVO 3 640 RTK drone—this time mapping out a potential site for one...
03/30/2026

Just wrapped up a fresh aerial capture with the Autel EVO 3 640 RTK drone—this time mapping out a potential site for one of our clients. Using RTK precision, we stitched together a high-resolution mosaic that delivers clear, detailed insight into the landscape. At CAD Design Systems, we’re always pushing forward with GIS, drone mapping, and reality capture technology. If you need accurate data from the sky down to the site, let’s talk.

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Merritt Island, FL

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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