About

Lidar News is an independent media platform dedicated to the global lidar and reality-capture industry. Since 2009, we’ve covered the technologies, companies, and professionals shaping how 3D spatial data is collected, processed, and applied across surveying, mapping, AEC, autonomy, robotics, and environmental science.

Our mission is simple: deliver clear, credible, and industry-relevant coverage for the people building and using spatial technologies every day.


What We Cover

Our editorial scope spans the full lifecycle of spatial data, from sensor innovation to real-world application, including:

The Geospatial Community

  • Events, training programs, and educational opportunities advancing the profession
  • Industry leaders, innovators, and the next generation of geospatial professionals
  • Stories that highlight the people driving progress across the geospatial ecosystem

Core Technologies

  • Lidar and emerging sensor technologies
  • Photogrammetry and complementary remote sensing methods
  • GNSS, positioning, and navigation systems
  • Point cloud processing, visualization, and analytics
  • Reality capture workflows and software

Industry Applications

  • Surveying, mapping, and environmental solutions
  • AEC, infrastructure, and the built environment
  • Robotics, autonomy, and AI-enabled mapping
  • GIS and advanced spatial analysis

We want to highlight the people in the industry, the technologies they are using, and the workflows that make projects successful. Tell us about your experience!


Our Approach

Independent and trusted

Since 2009, Lidar News has earned the trust of industry professionals by prioritizing accuracy, technical depth, and editorial integrity.

Written for practitioners

Our readers are professionals working directly with geospatial technologies. We write for a technical audience that values depth, clarity, and real-world insight.

Industry-connected

We maintain close relationships with technology manufacturers, software developers, service providers, and thought leaders, allowing us to highlight meaningful developments across the ecosystem.

Built for longevity

While much of today’s media is designed for fleeting attention, our articles are created to remain valuable resources for years.



Looking Forward

As spatial technologies continue to evolve, so does our commitment to covering them with clarity and authority. From breakthroughs in sensor design to new applications powered by AI, Lidar News remains focused on helping professionals understand where the industry is today and where it is going.


Connect With Us

Whether you are a long-time reader, an industry professional with a story to share, or an organization interested in collaborating, we welcome the conversation.

📩 Email: editor@lidarnews.com

Lidar News — Independent coverage of lidar, reality capture, and geospatial technology since 2009.

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