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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Flyability unveils new LiDAR payload for Elios 3 indoor drone Confined spaces and indoor drone specialist Flyability has released a new LiDAR surveying payload for the Elios 3. Available as part of a bundle including training, reflective targets, and specialized processing software, FARO Connect, Flyability’s new Ouster OS0-128 Rev 7 payload is designed for safe, centimeter-accurate scans of hard-to-reach areas. The new LiDAR payload for […]
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Virtual Surveyor Unveils Photogrammetry App in Major New Release of Smart Drone Survey Software Seamless Drone Surveying Workflow AARSCHOT, Belgium, 25 September 2023 – Virtual Surveyor has added drone photogrammetry capabilities to the latest release of its popular Virtual Surveyor smart drone surveying software. The new Terrain Creator app photogrammetrically processes drone photos to generate survey-grade terrains which then transfer seamlessly […]
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GeoCue Announces Dual Purpose Drone LiDAR and Mobile Mapping System Options New Summer 2023 Hardware Releases Offer More Flexibility Than Ever Before September 6, 2023 Las Vegas, NV- From the floor of The Commercial UAV Expo, Vivien Heriard Dubreuil, CEO of mdGroup (parent company of GeoCue) recounts a demonstration. “The new TrueView 680 LiDAR and 3D Imaging Payload attached to […]
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Commercial UAV Expo to bring thousands of commercial drone professionals to Las Vegas Sep 5-7 More than 3500 professionals from around the world slated to attend Las Vegas, NV – USA, August 30, 2023 – More than 3,500 commercial drone professionals from more than 60 countries will gather at Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and […]
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Surveying by Land, Water, and Air at the Pearl River in Jackson, Mississippi See how Tice Engineering uses drone LiDAR for river scour surveys in this drone surveying reality series. Huntsville, AL- The Pearl River cuts through the heart of Jackson, Mississippi and also provides drinking water to hundreds of thousands of residents. However, the water source can also pose […]
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A drone that delivers fast food? You can thank Syracuse for that. A hungry North Carolina resident will make history sometime soon simply by ordering a burger or burrito. A drone, weighing as little as a toddler and using technology first tested in Central New York, will deliver the fast food after flying over a busy highway. The feat will […]
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LIDAR REMAPS DIAMOND VISTA WIND FARM IN TORNADO ALLEY, SAVES $1M Nestled within the territory of the indigenous Kansa people, the area around Salina, Kansas happens to be one of the largest wheat-producing regions in the American Midwest. Originally claimed by France as part of Louisiana, it was later acquired by the United States with the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. […]
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Geodata Pros Announced as the Latest Distribution Partner for GeoCue and Microdrones The new Distributor delivers advanced drone surveying equipment, software, and support to diverse industries. June 26, 2023 Huntsville, AL – GeoCue and Microdrones are pleased to announce that Geodata Pros, a leading provider of geospatial solutions, is now an authorized distribution partner for their cutting-edge drone surveying equipment, […]
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Cartomorphosis – A Four Generation Surveying Evolution When I was just six years old, my grandfather would take me as a camera operator on his photogrammetric plane. In the early 80’s without FMS (flight management system) nor airborne GPS, aerial photography required special skills. The results could not be verified until the film was processed. These experiences sparked my passion for mapping. […]
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Portland, ME – May 30, 2023 – Commercial UAV Expo, the largest and fastest-growing global commercial drone trade show and conference, announced Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) as its Official Association Partner. In a reciprocal move, CDA announced Commercial UAV Expo as its Official Trade Show Partner. The announcements between these prominent entities solidify their shared commitment to advancing the commercial drone […]
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