Charting the Future of 3D Topography: USGS Calls for Next-Gen Mapping Strategy As geospatial technologies continue to evolve, so too must the systems that support our understanding of the terrain beneath our feet. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released Circular 1553, a strategic document outlining the future of national elevation and hydrography data under the evolving 3D National Topography […]
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Nortek Nucleus Supports Coral Reef Photogrammetry Project Synopsis 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. A collaborative team of academics, supported by Inkfish, deployed Seeker autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) equipped with Nortek Nucleus 1000 navigation sensors off Tonga to map […]
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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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3D Reconstruction of Underwater Shipwrecks: 3D Gaussian Splatting and Structure from Motion for the Melania shipwreck Summary 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. Researchers from the University of Pisa and Arts et Métiers apply two image‑based 3D reconstruction methods Structure […]
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LIDAR NEWS WEEKLY RECAP – JULY 14th 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. Lidar sensors are paving the way to more connected – and safer – roads New research into utilizing LiDAR to detect and monitor vehicles, […]
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Mapping the Largest Known Cold-Water Coral Reef Habitat Synopsis 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. Hydro International reports on an extraordinary seafloor mapping missions revealing the world’s largest known cold-water coral reef habitat off Greenland, spanning over 10,000 square miles. […]
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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.Turning 3D Reality Capture into Life-Saving Intelligence Geo Week News highlights how 3D reality capture technologies like LiDAR and photogrammetry transform emergency response for law enforcement, fire service, and paramedics. Fast, […]
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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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LIDAR and Local Wisdom Reveal the Forgotten Portuguese City Beneath the Amazon’s Canopy Reported in MSN this week: “We were able to identify the layout of the streets of this city, which was also a fascinating discovery,” Eduardo Neves, director of the University of São Paulo’s Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography, said in a statement that captures the understated excitement […]
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Canadian Summer Internship Program Trains Hydrographers of the Future By Kevin P. Corbley Three marine organizations teamed in the summers of 2023 and 2024 to prepare Canadian ocean mapping students to become “Hydrographers of the Future.” The first-of-its-kind internship program focused on equipping the students with the technical skills and knowledge that are increasingly required in the hydrography profession but […]
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How to Generate a Digital Terrain Model from a LiDAR Point Cloud: Complete Workflow May 8, 2025 Digital Terrain Model (DTM) generation from LiDAR point clouds is a fundamental process in geospatial engineering, supporting applications such as flood modeling, infrastructure planning, environmental monitoring, and terrain analysis. Although the task may seem simple at first glance, it encompasses a sequence of […]
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To the Moon and Beyond: RIEGL USA, Allen & Company, NASA, and UCF Team Up for the Second Year in the 2025 Lunabotics Challenge. In a recent article published by Commercial Construction & Renovation Magazine, the continued collaboration between RIEGL USA, Allen & Company, NASA, and the University of Central Florida (UCF) during the Lunabotics Challenge is detailed. This marks the second year that RIEGL USA will be part of […]
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How We Built Digital Twins That Could Survive Remote Alaska When you think about energy infrastructure, you might picture dense grids, smart meters, and sprawling cities. But in rural Alaska, keeping the lights on is a different challenge altogether. Communities are separated by hundreds of miles of mountains, tundra, and coastline—accessible only by bush plane, boat, or snow machine. Infrastructure […]
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Calibration or Static for Base Position Do you calibrate every project with a rover? Do you really need to? What are the pros and cons? A site calibration, or localization, is a way to average the error between observed control points and help you know if certain points are outside of your acceptable tolerance. The control is initially established with […]
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Georg Schroth, CTO and Co-Founder of NavVis, explains how the new tool streamlines workflows, enhances data integrity and eliminates third-party tools. We’re pleased to announce NavVis IVION Release 11.5.0, bringing powerful new data cleaning capabilities at no extra cost. Point Cloud Cleanup has been seamlessly integrated within NavVis IVION, the market-leading spatial data platform for digital twin creation, collaboration and integration. […]
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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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Sergiu Ceausu, Head of the 3D Scanning Department at GISCAD, recently shared the fascinating details of a LiDAR cave mapping project in Romania. To delve deeper into his expertise and career, we invited him for an interview to discuss his background, experiences in the industry, technological insights, and his vision for the future of the field. 📍 Career History & […]
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Introducing Blink by FARO Technologies: Reality Capture Reimagined with Stunning Visuals, Automated Workflows and One Touch Insights LAKE MARY, Fla. (April 15, 2025) — FARO® Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO) has announced the launch of a unique 3D reality capture solution, FARO Blink, marking an important milestone in its mission to streamline and democratize the process of 3D reality capture. A software-driven solution, Blink combines […]
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GeoCue Brings Drone LiDAR Technology to Madison City Schools STEM Program A Day of Discovery: GeoCue Presents Drone LiDAR Tech to Local 5th Graders In an engaging and educational outreach initiative, GeoCue recently visited Mill Creek Elementary in Madison, Alabama, to introduce fifth graders to cutting-edge drone and LiDAR technology. Jake Fields, a UAS Service and Support Technician at GeoCue, led the interactive […]
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USIBD Announces Acquisition of Scan to BIM University (STBU) from ClearEdge 3D, Strengthening Industry Education and Training [Tustin, CA] — March 31, 2025— The U.S. Institute of Building Documentation (USIBD) proudly announces the acquisition of Scan to BIM University (STBU) from ClearEdge 3D, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s commitment to advancing education and professional development within the building […]
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In the News: NV5 Geospatial and USGS Release High-Resolution LiDAR Data of Palisades and Eaton Fire Burn Areas Collected with RIEGL Technology RIEGL technology played a crucial role in the successful release of high-resolution LiDAR data for the Palisades and Eaton Fire burn areas in California. This data, collected by NV5 and utilizing RIEGL’s VQ-1560 II and Applanix IMU, is now freely available to […]
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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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David Hall, Founder of the Lidar Industry, Launches a New Company – Hall Lidar Inc. in Montana BOZEMAN, Mont., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — David Hall continues to make his mark on the lidar industry as he launches Hall Lidar Inc., or HLi (www.halllidar.com) in Bozeman, Montana. Hall, the original inventor of the lidar technology for mapping and the autonomous vehicle industry, is eager to offer quality lidar for customers, as he sees […]
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