Curated and written by Adam Clark. Adam has spent the past 13 years exploring the world from above by using drones, satellites, and mapping tools to better understand our landscapes. AMETEK Completes Acquisition of FARO Technologies, Strengthening Leadership in 3D Metrology, Laser Projection & Digital Reality Solutions AMETEK, Inc. has finalized its acquisition of FARO Technologies. FARO is known for its […]
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Written by Adam Clark New UW Online Portal Opens Access to Statewide LiDAR Data The University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center (WyGISC) has launched a new, free public Wyoming LiDAR Data Portal, offering statewide high-resolution digital terrain models and 2‑foot contours. Funded by a $2 million legislative appropriation in 2023 and developed with Woolpert, the portal centralizes LiDAR-derived elevation […]
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Frontier Precision Announces Strategic Partnership With Tabula! Frontier Precision is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Tabula, a global leader in GPS-guided proof of application and job management systems. This collaboration aims to deliver integrated, data-driven solutions that empower weed and pest control, vegetation management, and mosquito control to manage their operations with greater efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Founded in […]
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Cathedral Unveils 3D Virtual Tour Built with Cutting-Edge Technology Washington National Cathedral unveiled a new online virtual tour of the world’s sixth-largest Gothic Cathedral, allowing visitors to soar through the architectural masterpiece and examine its art and iconography in stunning detail. The project, developed by a team from CoStar Group — a global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, […]
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Digital Precision at the Black Sea: 3D Scanning a Port Facility in Constanta with Trimble X7 My name is Codrin Bolocan, the owner of SENZORTECH and the “lucky” guy who gets to travel all over the place doing scanning work. At Senzortech, we’re constantly exploring new ways to bridge the gap between physical infrastructure and digital design. One of our […]
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Breaking New Ground: U.S. Air Force Tests Drone LIDAR for Airfield Safety at McChord Airfield In a groundbreaking effort to enhance airfield safety and precision mapping, the U.S. Air Force recently completed a comprehensive LIDAR survey using drone technology at McChord Airfield, located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Washington. The 627th Civil Engineer Squadron (627 CES), in collaboration with Stitch3D […]
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FARO Technologies Unveils Upgrades to FARO Zone 3D The Next Generation in Public Safety and Forensics Software Lake Mary, Florida | March 18, 2025- FARO® Technologies, Inc. has unveiled significant enhancements to its FARO Zone software suite. FARO Zone 3D now offers three distinct packages, including the new 3D Expert Plus. This new package features capabilities such as integrated point cloud registration and […]
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Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Trees with RIEGL Terrestrial LiDAR Researchers from University College London (UCL), the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, and the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) are collaborating with RIEGL UK to gain new insights into some of the UK’s rare and exceptional ancient oak trees using the RIEGL VZ-400i terrestrial laser scanner. The SCATTER project (Scanning Ancient Trees with Terrestrial LiDAR) employs […]
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GeoCue Unveils TV1 Lite and TV1: Game-Changing, Cost-Accessible Drone LiDAR Systems TrueView Product Line Expands with Two New Starter, Survey Grade LiDAR Systems FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 10, 2025 Denver, CO – Today, live from the floor of Geo Week 2025, GeoCue is excited to announce the launch of two new groundbreaking products in the TrueView lineup: the TV1 Lite […]
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Hawaiʻi CC Launches First Drone Certification Program in Community College System VIDEO NEWS RELEASE Spring registration for the first drone certification program in the state’s community college system is now open at Hawaiʻi Community College. The program, backed by a $650,000 National Science Foundation grant, emphasizes practical applications of drone technology across industries, including agriculture, civil defense, and environmental conservation. […]
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Over nearly a week of testing — a week that followed months of preparation and involved five types of aircraft, four aircraft software systems, more than 30 engineers, pilots, and operations experts, and 141 flights — the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership and its partners sought to answer an increasingly urgent question: How can we effectively manage the diversity and volume of […]
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LETEL Gains the Aerial Advantage with Drone LiDAR Technology from GeoCue See How LETEL Stands Out with Industry-Leading Surveying Services in New Episodes of the Drone Surveying Reality Series Down to Earth. Buchanan, GA- GeoCue, announces the premiere of the latest episodes of its award-winning drone surveying reality series, Down to Earth. The new episodes highlight LETEL, a leader in […]
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Wingtra announces the launch of WingtraCLOUD: a user-friendly and powerful solution to maximize drone data scalability Today, Wingtra is thrilled to announce the launch of WingtraCLOUD, an innovative software designed to revolutionize the way customers expand their drone programs and operations. WingtraCLOUD promises to simplify data collection and streamline the onboarding of surveyors and pilots, delivering clear business advantages. This new […]
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Countdown for the launch of the Dielmo Maps Saas platform at the Energy Drone & Robotics Summit, June 2024, Houston Dielmo Maps, the new cloud-based SaaS platform for processing high-resolution geospatial data, is about to be made available to the public. This launch will take place at the Energy Drone & Robotics Summit in Houston, from June 10th to 12th 2024, where we […]
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How to Verify Dirt Levels with Drone LiDAR Drone LiDAR efficiently provides detailed preconstruction data and verification planning. Rome, NY- Monitoring pre and post-development projects from start to finish is key to ensuring the accuracy and success of the overall design plan. Adams Surveying, out of Richardson Texas, has increased its workload and bottom line, by using drone LiDAR to […]
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Wingtra to host webinar on drone LIDAR technology and industry integration featuring industry expert Ted Strazimiri Zurich, Switzerland – Wingtra, the leading provider of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone technology, is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar delving into the current state of drone LIDAR technology and its transformative capabilities across key industries. The event, scheduled for Thursday, May […]
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Drone based LiDAR survey of Oil & Gas assets in the jungle of Gabon (80 000ha)In difficult to reach places in Africa, LiDAR surveys are often prohibitively expensive and can take a long time to perform. Delays due to poor weather, long ferries and bureaucratic processes make it a challenge to undertake accurate and critical information regarding terrain conditions. Drone […]
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SPH Engineering presents Drone Show Software 4.3, elevating Drone Shows to new heights Riga, Latvia – SPH Engineering, a global expert in drone technology development, is thrilled to announce the release of its latest Drone Show Software update, version 4.3. This update introduces cutting-edge features to streamline preflight processes, enhance map visualization and sharing capabilities, and improve operational efficiency for […]
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) continue to influence the profession of remote sensing and mapping like few things ever have. Advances in computer technology, global positioning, and miniaturization have conspired to remove considerable barriers to entry. Many new practitioners are buying drones and providing these services and data for the first time. Much (not all) of the science and art of […]
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HYSKY Society to co-locate with Commercial UAV Expo in 2024New strategic collaboration brings the world’s largest hydrogen aviation conference to the leading commercial drone event Portland, Maine – March 13, 2024 – Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo have announced a strategic collaboration to bring HYSKY Society hydrogen aviation education to Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, NV, September 3-5, 2024. […]
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One of the first decisions you’ll need to make when choosing a drone [or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), also known as small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)] for LiDAR mapping is the size and rotor/wing configuration. All the other choices to be made will be influenced by this and have a direct impact on the results you can expect to get […]
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Microdrones to Sell Designed and Made in America Drone Surveying Equipment Starting in 2024Microdrones to transfer part of its R&D and Manufacturing Activities to Huntsville, AL October 10, 2023 Siegen, Germany – Following the product launch of the EasyOne mid-year, Microdrones will start manufacturing this system in its Huntsville, AL site in 2024. In order to better support the ramp […]
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LEVERAGING SENSOR TECHNOLOGY FOR MODERN DESIGN TECHNIQUES Matt LaLuzerne, PSM, Vice President of GPI Geospatial, Inc. Transportation of people and freight continues to expand at a rapid pace, overhauling the current infrastructure system. Airports are adding enormous terminals to accommodate the increase in travel and freight shipping. Ports are exploring how to manage the increase in size to handle massive […]
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UP42 and GLOBHE Sign Partnership to Bring Drone Data to Geospatial Marketplace Customers can now task drones and browse drone data next to other types of imagery, all in one place. BERLIN, November 8, 2023 – UP42, a leading geospatial developer platform and marketplace, and GLOBHE, the world’s premier on-demand drone data marketplace, announced their partnership to make high-quality drone data […]
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PennDOT Teams Up with T3 Global Strategies for Its First Drone LiDAR Road Drainage Project Watch how TrueView 3D Imagery Systems are used in New Episodes of the Reality Series Down to Earth. Huntsville, AL- Flooded roads, traffic disruptions, and property damage are just a few of the detrimental consequences of inadequate road drainage. That’s why the Pennsylvania Department of […]
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