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Canadian Summer Internship Program Trains Hydrographers of the Future

May 15, 2025 Leave a comment

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 […]

How to Generate a Digital Terrain Model from a LiDAR Point Cloud: Complete Workflow

May 13, 2025 Leave a comment

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 […]

To the Moon and Beyond – Lunabotics Challenge

May 9, 2025 Leave a comment

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 […]

How We Built Digital Twins That Could Survive Remote Alaska

May 6, 2025 Leave a comment

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 […]

Calibration or Static for Base Position

April 30, 2025 Leave a comment

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 […]

Point Cloud Cleanup – NavVis IVION, no extra cost

April 24, 2025 Leave a comment

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. […]

Breaking New Ground: U.S. Air Force Tests Drone LIDAR for Airfield Safety at McChord Airfield

April 21, 2025 Leave a comment

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 […]

A Career Story from Romania’s Geospatial Frontier

April 17, 2025 Leave a comment

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 & […]

Introducing Blink by FARO Technologies

April 15, 2025 Leave a comment

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 […]

Drone LiDAR Technology – School STEM Program

April 8, 2025 Leave a comment

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 […]

USIBD Announces Acquisition of Scan to BIM University (STBU) ..

April 1, 2025 Leave a comment

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 […]

Palisades and Eaton Fire Burn Areas – High-Resolution LiDAR Data Collected with RIEGL Technology

March 10, 2025 Leave a comment

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 […]

Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Trees with RIEGL Terrestrial LiDAR

March 4, 2025 Leave a comment

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 […]

David Hall, Founder of the Lidar Industry, Launches a New Company – Hall Lidar Inc. in Montana

February 23, 2025 One comment

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 […]

Topcon and FARO Technologies Announce Strategic Agreement in Laser Scanning Technology

February 21, 2025 Leave a comment

Topcon and FARO Technologies Announce Strategic Agreement in Laser Scanning Technology LIVERMORE, Calif. — February 18, 2025 — Topcon Corporation and FARO Technologies have announced a strategic agreement to develop and distribute innovative solutions in the laser scanning market. The agreement is expected to expand access to cutting-edge digital reality solutions and result in complementary product developments, such as the seamless integration of Topcon […]

XenoBike Named Best Product at Geo Week!

February 17, 2025 Leave a comment

XenoBike Named Best Product at Geo Week! February 14, 2025 This February, XenoBike was voted the Best Product of 2024 at Geo Week’s Game Changers Showcase! XenoBike, XenomatiX’ turnkey pavement inspection solution, took the top spot ahead of some of the most established geospatial firms in the industry. This innovative four-wheel electric bike brings high-precision road scanning to areas that traditional vehicles can’t reach, revolutionizing bike lane […]

GeoCue Unveils TV1 Lite and TV1: Game-Changing, Cost-Accessible Drone LiDAR Systems

February 10, 2025 Leave a comment

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 […]

SAM Companies to Showcase Advanced Geospatial Solutions at Geo Week 2025

February 9, 2025 Leave a comment

SAM Companies to Showcase Advanced Geospatial Solutions at Geo Week 2025 Austin, Texas | February 6, 2025 – SAM, a leader in providing professional geospatial and inspection solutions, is excited to announce its participation in Geo Week 2025, February 10-12, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. SAM will be showcasing its latest advancements in geospatial technologies at booth #512, where visitors can learn more […]

SurvTech Solutions Elevates Aerial Mapping with Advanced Leica Chiroptera 5 LiDAR and RCD30 4-Band Camera

February 6, 2025 Leave a comment

SurvTech Solutions Elevates Aerial Mapping with Advanced Leica Chiroptera 5 LiDAR and RCD30 4-Band Camera SurvTech Solutions Expands Aerial Mapping Capabilities with the Acquisition of a Leica Chiroptera 5 Topographic/Bathymetric LiDAR Sensor and a LiDAR RCD30 4-Band Camera SurvTech Solutions is excited to announce the acquisition of the Leica Chiroptera 5, a cutting-edge topographic/bathymetric (topo/bathy) LiDAR system designed for precise […]

Precisely Position your Pointclouds with OxTS

February 3, 2025 Leave a comment

Precisely Position your Pointclouds with OxTS OxTS GNSS-aided inertial navigation systems (GNSS/INS) are used across the world to help engineers collect accurate PNT data. Available in a range of form factors, the devices are equally at home integrated into a drone payload as they are attached to a vehicle. The data generated by the devices can be used alongside OxTS’ […]

RIEGL Takes Center Stage: Exhibiting and Presenting at Geo Week 2025 in Denver!

January 31, 2025 Leave a comment

RIEGL Takes Center Stage: Exhibiting and Presenting at Geo Week 2025 in Denver! We are excited to announce that RIEGL will be exhibiting at GEO Week in Denver, CO Feb. 10-12th at the Colorado Convention Center. The RIEGL team is looking forward to highlighting our latest in Ultimate LiDARᵀᴹ developments at our brand-new booth design at space #1103, front and center so you can’t miss it! What can you […]

SurvTech – Celebrating 20 years at the Forefront of Geospatial!

January 31, 2025 Leave a comment

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our journey – SurvTech Solutions is celebrating its 20th year anniversary! For two decades, we have been at the forefront of the geospatial industry, pioneering innovative solutions and setting new standards of excellence. Since our inception in 2004, SurvTech Solutions has been dedicated to harnessing the power of geospatial technology to […]

Safer Surveying with Integrated Utility Mapping Solutions

January 28, 2025 Leave a comment

Safer surveying with integrated utility mapping solutions Matthias Twardzik at Hexagon discusses how innovative mapping solutions are improving the efficiency and safety of surveying at the same time. As major transportation and infrastructure projects escalate worldwide, there is an increasing demand for safe, efficient, and comprehensive utility mapping. In fact, a 2022 report from the UK government estimated that a […]

Hawaiʻi CC Launches First Community College Drone Certification Program

November 22, 2024 Leave a comment

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. […]

Avior Geospatial Enhances Capabilities with the Addition of a Riegl VQ-1560 II-S

November 20, 2024 Leave a comment

Avior Geospatial Enhances Capabilities with the Addition of a Riegl VQ-1560 II-S Avior Geospatial is enhancing its technological capabilities by adding a RIEGL VQ-1560 II-S airborne laser scanning system to their product portfolio. A leading provider of geospatial, mapping and surveying services, Avior leverages cutting-edge LiDAR and imaging technology to deliver high-quality, value-driven solutions with a focus on integrity, precision, and efficiency. The […]

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