January 2021 - LiDAR News

Partnership to Deploy 4D LiDAR for Autonomous Trucking

January 30, 2021 Leave a comment

Collaboration Strengthens TuSimple’s Self-Driving Capabilities on Path to Production Aeva 4D LiDAR is the first sensing solution to provide velocity measurement combined with high range performance at silicon chip scale Aeva remains on track to complete its business combination with InterPrivate Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: IPV) in the first quarter of 2021. MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aeva, Inc. (“Aeva” or the “Company”), […]

Velodyne Lidar Signs Sales Agreement with Emesent

January 29, 2021 Leave a comment

Equipped with Velodyne Sensors, Emesent Autonomous Scanning System Makes Data Capture Fast and Simple for Forestry, Infrastructure, Mapping and Film Industries SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced a multi-year sales agreement to provide Puck LITE™ sensors to Emesent, a world-leader in drone autonomy, lidar mapping and data analytics. Emesent is using Velodyne’s lidar sensors to power its award-winning Hovermap mobile […]

BLK2GO and Cromwell Speeds Up Construction

January 27, 2021 Leave a comment

BLK2GO and Cromwell Speeds Up Construction for Patient Care Facilities at UAMS Medical Center This article is authored by Christopher Dollard and originally appeared on the Leica Geosystems “In the Wild” blog.” During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, construction professionals who work on-site face difficulties with the need to maintain social distancing while performing hands-on work. When those […]

Webinar – autonomy in cities, caves, disaster response..

January 26, 2021 Leave a comment

Velodyne Lidar LIVE! Webinar series explores autonomy in smarter cities, caves, airports and disaster response Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced a new digital learning series called Velodyne Lidar LIVE! that begins January 28, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. PST. The series kicks off with a conversation featuring Dr. Stefan Hrabar, CEO of Emesent, on how to address autonomous exploration in challenging inaccessible […]

LiDAR to Visualise Restoration on Queen’s Balmoral Estate

January 26, 2021 Leave a comment

Bluesky LiDAR Used to Visualise Land Restoration on Queen’s Balmoral Estate Leicestershire, UK, 26 January 2021 – Data collected from survey aircraft equipped with advanced laser scanners is being used by the James Hutton Institute to monitor the natural restoration of land at the Queen’s Balmoral Estate in Scotland. LiDAR data supplied by aerial mapping company Bluesky is being used […]

CompassHoldings Stengthens Team with Tammy Peterson

January 26, 2021 Leave a comment

CompassHoldings Stengthens Team with Addition of Tammy Peterson to Lead Strategic Marketing DENVER, CO, January 26, 2021 – The One-Compass suite of companies, consisting of CompassCom Software, CompassData, Inc. and CompassDrone, providers of innovative geospatial tools and data solutions, are pleased to announce that Tammy Peterson has joined the organization to lead their Strategic Marketing and Business Development initiatives. “The […]

NV5 Geospatial and Oklahoma DoT -Innovative Aerial Lidar

January 25, 2021 Leave a comment

NV5 Geospatial and Oklahoma DoT to Showcase Innovative Applications of Aerial Lidar During TRB Annual Meeting Groundbreaking Research Reveals Comparable Accuracy to Mobile Mapping and Enhanced Performance, Driving Greater Flexibility and New Applications for Transportation Projects HOLLYWOOD, Fla., January 25, 2021 – NV5 Geospatial, North America’s largest provider of geospatial data services and solutions, will share ground-breaking research on the use of […]

REMOTE OPERATED DIGITAL MINE – Riegl

January 22, 2021 Leave a comment

RIEGL VZ-I LASER SCANNERS SUPPORT THE STEP TOWARDS THE “REMOTE OPERATED DIGITAL MINE”: EASY-TO-USE, INTUITIVE MINING APPS FOR AUTONOMOUS DATA ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING Remote Operation is the keyword of our time, even applying itself to the mining industry. The VZ-i Series of 3D terrestrial laser scanners are ready to meet the demanding challenges of remote operation. RIEGL presents three new easy-to-use and […]

COVID Humanitarian UAS Operation Delivery Test

January 20, 2021 Leave a comment

COVID Humanitarian UAS Operation (CHURP) Concludes Delivery Test in Syracuse CHURP Partners Test Transport of Simulated COVID-19 Testing Kits at SUNY (SYRACUSE, NY) – The COVID-19 Humanitarian UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Response Partnership (CHURP) announced the conclusion of its latest operational phase: multi-day flight operations and evaluations of two separate use cases to prepare for potential wider-scale deployment. The Partnership was […]

Velodyne Lidar Announces Strategic Partnership

January 19, 2021 Leave a comment

Velodyne Lidar and Trunk.Tech Announce Strategic Partnership in Autonomous Trucking Companies Team to Accelerate Development of Driverless Trucks for China’s Logistics Market SAN JOSE, Calif. (January 19, 2021) – Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced a strategic partnership with Beijing Trunk Technology Co., Ltd. (Trunk.Tech). The companies will collaborate in developing next-generation autonomous heavy trucks and to accelerate commercialization of driverless trucks in […]

January 30th: Geospatial Career & Job Hunting Seminar

January 18, 2021 Leave a comment

January 30th: Geospatial Career & Job Hunting Seminar Saturday: January 30th, 2021 – 10:am – 2pm (EST time zone) half Day Online Zoom SeminarPrice: $65.00 per person Register Online These seminars offer practical and proven advice to help you make the most of your geospatial job search. These sessions will be useful to graduating students as well as seasoned professionals. Seminar Topics […]

Velodyne Encourages Government + Industry Collaboration

January 15, 2021 Leave a comment

Velodyne Encourages Government and Industry Collaboration to Advance Vehicle Safety SAN JOSE, Calif.–Jan. 14, 2021– Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today commended the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) plan to update to its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The NHTSA proposal would add four advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) capabilities to the NCAP, keeping pace with evolving safety technologies and […]

Utilities Lack Analytics Needed to Improve Grid Resiliency…

January 14, 2021 Leave a comment

Nationwide Survey Finds Utilities Lack the Analytics Needed to Improve Grid Resiliency In a Time of Extreme Weather Out of 100 utilities surveyed in an NV5 Geospatial study, only one-third are using locational data and 3D modeling to assist with evaluating asset health, preventing outages and managing vegetation HOLLYWOOD, Fla., January 14, 2021 – NV5 Geospatial, powered by Quantum Spatial, North America’s […]

Inertial Labs RESEPI – Integrated with Livox Avia Scanner

January 14, 2021 Leave a comment

Inertial Labs RESEPI Can Now Be Integrated with the Newly Released Livox Avia LiDAR Scanner. This new integration of RESEPI features a compact and lightweight payload ideal for mapping, powerline surveys, and more. Paeonian Springs, VA: The Remote Sensing Payload Instrument, RESEPI, consists of a dual antenna GNSS-aided Inertial Navigation System (INS), a datalogger, a LiDAR Scanner, an optional camera, […]

YPG Mentorship Third Thursday – Setting 2021 Resolutions

January 12, 2021 Leave a comment

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NavVis technology is a step change in 3D data capture technology and point cloud management

January 11, 2021 One comment

NavVis is a Step Change in 3D Data Capture and Point Cloud Management An Interview with Matthew Craig, Owner & President / Visual Precision Solutions Can you please provide a brief overview of your professional background and experience with 3D laser scanning/lidar technology, as well as a brief history of the growth of your group and its use of 3D […]

NV5 Geospatial Gains Momentum in Canada with…

January 11, 2021 Leave a comment

NV5 Geospatial Gains Momentum in Canada with Series of Topobathymetric Lidar and Aerial Imagery Wins in 2020 Projects Include Largest Survey of Major Waterways in Montreal and Extensive Aerial Imagery Surveys of Rail Corridors in Northern Alberta HOLLYWOOD, Fla., January 11, 2021 – NV5 Geospatial, powered by Quantum Spatial, North America’s largest geospatial data firm, has dramatically expanded its Canadian operations in […]

“LiDAR: One Size Does Not Fit All” Webinar, Thursday, January 21, 2021

January 11, 2021 Leave a comment

Lumotive, Yole Développement and LiDAR News to Host “LiDAR: One Size Does Not Fit All” Webinar, January 21, 2021 Seattle, WA – January 7, 2021 – Lumotive, a leading developer of scalable, solid-state LiDAR systems, and market research company Yole Développementtoday announced the “LiDAR: One Size Does Not Fit All” webinar to be hosted and moderated by leading industry publication […]

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January 10, 2021 One comment

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USGIF Scholarship Program – 2021

January 7, 2021 Leave a comment

The 2021 USGIF Scholarship Program is now open. The deadline to apply is May 16, 2021. If you are submitting an application for the Stu Shea Scholarship that deadline is Feb. 26, 2021. About the USGIF Scholarship Program USGIF has awarded more than $1.4 million in scholarships since launching the program in 2004. To further the advancement of the geospatial tradecraft, […]

Sense Photonics – World’s First 940nm Global Shutter..

January 6, 2021 Leave a comment

Sense Photonics Demonstrates the World’s First 940nm Global Shutter Flash LiDAR with 200-Meter Range for Mass-Market Automotive Applications San Francisco, CA — January 6, 2021- Sense Photonics announced today that it has achieved an industry-first by successfully demonstrating 200-meter detection with its proprietary global shutter flash LiDAR system. The Sense system leverages the company’s proprietary emitter and SPAD sensor technologies. Sense […]

GENIUS NY Now Accepting Applications Through March 31, 2021

January 5, 2021 Leave a comment

GENIUS NY Now Accepting Applications Through March 31, 2021 Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that the application window is now open for the fifth round of GENIUS NY– the world’s largest business accelerator competition focused on unmanned systems. The year-long, in-residence accelerator program is operated out of CenterState CEO’s Tech Garden in downtown Syracuse and will invest $3 million in […]

NUAIR Announces New CEO – Ken Stewart

January 5, 2021 Leave a comment

NUAIR Announces New CEO – Ken Stewart Ken Stewart to provide strategic leadership in commercialization of New York’s 50-mile UAS Traffic Management Corridor (SYRACUSE, NY) – NUAIR has hired Ken Stewart as its new president and chief executive officer (CEO). Stewart most recently served as CEO of AiRXOS, part of GE Aviation, and is a well-known innovator and leader within the […]

USGIF Assembled a Consortium Under NGA’s GLAP Initiative

January 4, 2021 Leave a comment

USGIF Assembled a Consortium Under NGA’s GLAP Initiative NGA awarded the GEOINT Learning through Academic Programs (GLAP) contract to USGIF as the leader of a consortium of 11 universities to facilitate transformation of the analytic workforce into a data-savvy, technologically adept workforce of the future. Herndon, Virginia (January 4, 2021) – The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) has assembled […]