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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Versatile Mobile LiDAR Changes the Game for Bowman Consulting Lidar News recently had the opportunity to interview Seth Gulich, Florida LiDAR and UAS Manager for Bowman Consulting about their investment in drones, lidar and 3D laser scanning. Can you please provide a brief overview of your professional background and experience with 3D laser scanning/lidar technology, as well as a brief […]
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250+ commercial UAS solutions providers slated to exhibit at Commercial UAV ExpoDrone solutions from 40 countries spanning the entire UAS ecosystem will be on display Portland, Maine – USA, July 25, 2023 – Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an impressive list of top UAS companies from around the globe […]
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VeriDaaS Corporation and Tarin Resource Services Join Forces to Revolutionize Geospatial Data Solutions Denver, Colorado – July 17, 2023 – VeriDaaS Corporation, a leading provider of high-quality geospatial data, and Tarin Resource Services, a prominent name in the Canadian geospatial industry, are thrilled to announce their strategic partnership. Under this new agreement, Tarin Resource Services has become an authorized distribution partner in […]
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GeoCue Unveils Three New, High-End LiDAR, TrueView 3D Imaging Systems These new survey-grade systems provide highspeed data acquisition for superior aerial mapping and surveying For Release: July 19, 2023 Huntsville, AL- GeoCue, a global leader in geospatial solutions for LiDAR mapping hardware & software, announces the release of three new, high-end TrueView 3D Imaging Systems. With unmatched precision and advanced […]
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Vueron Chooses Cognata Technology to Advance LiDAR Perception Software for ADAS and AV REHOVOT, Israel, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Vueron, a leading LiDAR perception software provider, has chosen Cognata, a renowned ADAS and AV simulation software provider, as its trusted simulation partner to accelerate advancements in LiDAR perception software for autonomous driving systems. With the global ADAS market projected to reach USD 90.1 […]
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A Commitment to Quality Background James Hume, President of Eagle Mapping has a background in mechanical engineering, but in the summers, he worked with his father at Eagle Mapping doing map editing. His father started Eagle Mapping in 1985 with a focus on aerial photography. James joined Eagle Mapping in 2007, right when the US housing market collapsed. 2008 […]
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Bluesky Building Models Aid Planning for World’s Largest Cultural Hub Leicestershire, UK, 06 July 2023 – 3D building models from aerial mapping company Bluesky International, are at the heart of plans for a landmark development in the centre of Coventry, UK, informing Virtual Reality (VR) presentations and digital walkthroughs. Designed by creative architectural studio Buttress, the multi-million-pound City Centre Cultural […]
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Lidar News recently had the opportunity to interview Bret Bienkowski, LSIT at Tetra Tech. Bret is their Mobile Mapping Survey Manager. He provided his valuable insights on their use of 3D laser scanning and mobile lidar. Can you please provide a brief overview of your professional background and experience with 3D laser scanning/lidar technology, as well as a brief […]
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Kasane Hot Springs Represents a New Geothermal Energy Source for Botswana One of the Country’s Top Universities Leads New Method to Explore Underground Energy Sources Using Geophysics Modeling Software Located between two villages at the northwest tip of Botswana is the Kasane Hot Springs, a bubbling reservoir enjoyed by local residents for its spa-like waters. It is rumored that the […]
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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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Cesium partners with Google Maps Platform to Render its New Photorealistic 3D Tiles Philadelphia, PA – May 11, 2023 – Philadelphia-based 3D geospatial company, Cesium, has partnered with Google Maps Platform on the experimental release of Photorealistic 3D Tiles, available through their Map Tiles API. Photorealistic 3D Tiles, announced at Google I/O, use the Open Geospatial Consortium’s 3D Tiles community […]
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Geo Week and ASPRS Call for Speakers for 2024 Conference Program Ends June 30! Industry experts sought to participate; Geo Week and ASPRS sessions will be accessible with a single conference pass. PORTLAND, MAINE – USA, June 27, 2023 – Organizers of Geo Week have announced the final few days of their open Call for Speakers which seeks professionals to […]
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Cepton Inc. (NASDAQ: CPTN) Advances Lidar Solutions Enabling Automatic Emergency Braking, NHTSA Pushes for New Rules Automatic Emergency Braking (“AEB”) is a vehicle safety feature designed to help prevent or mitigate accidents. This technology uses sensors to monitor, detect obstacles and apply the vehicle’s brakes to avoid collisions or reduce impact severity. AEB uses various sensors, and there has been […]
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OxTS release OxTS Georeferencer 2.6 – now with batch processing OxTS Georeferencer is a software tool developed by OxTS that allows LiDAR surveyors to quickly and simply georeference LiDAR data using the navigation data from both OxTS and 3rd party navigation devices. Packed full of useful features aimed at streamlining the LiDAR survey process, and compatible with many LiDAR sensor […]
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Bentley Systems Announces New Capabilities for Carbon Assessment in iTwin Experience Capabilities Unlock Carbon Data Management for Infrastructure Projects EXTON, Pa. – June 26, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, is announcing at the Environment Analyst Global Business Summit, the availability of new carbon assessment capabilities in iTwin Experienceto enable infrastructure professionals to seamlessly quantify carbon reduction […]
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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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Hesai and NavVis Join Forces to Revolutionize Reality Capture with Cutting-Edge Lidar Sensor Technology PALO ALTO, Calif., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI), a global leader in lidar sensor solutions, is delighted to announce its work with NavVis, a global leader in reality capture and digital factory solutions. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the field of reality capture, […]
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Bentley Systems Sponsors Student Bridge Contest at AASHTO Spring Meeting Middle and High School Students Use Bentley Software to Design Bridge Projects and Present to AASHTO Meeting Audience in Person for First Time in Three Years EXTON, Pa. – June 21, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, was a title sponsor of the American Association of State Highway […]
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INDRA SIGNS A COLLABORATION AGREEMENT WITH THE STARTUP OUTSIGHT TO ACCELERATE THE DEPLOYMENT OF 3D LIDAR-BASED ARTIFICIAL VISION IN SMART TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURES Madrid, June XX, 2023.- Indra has signed a strategic agreement with the startup Outsight to accelerate the use of artificial vision based on 3D LiDAR in its solutions for the Mobility business, to deploy innovative applications in intelligent […]
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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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Forsyth Tech Students at Work Mack Todd Shoaf, a licensed architect is using his many years of experience to develop the next generation of 3D BIM professionals. Many thanks to him and his team for the important work they are doing at Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem, NC and to Robert Blum for the introduction. My name is Mack Todd Shoaf […]
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USIBD Releases New Laser Scanner Specification Sheets[Tustin, CA] – The US Institute of Building Documentation (USIBD), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the excellence of building documentation, has released a new set of Laser Scanner Specification sheets. These sheets feature the latest models from top manufacturers such as Leica, Faro,Trimble, Topcon, Z+F, and GVI, compiled by the USIBD Laser Scanning […]
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3D Laser Scanning Enables Unique Reimagining of 1863 “The Freedman” Sculpture (Southlake, TX, June 15, 2023) – 3D laser scanning from NVision made possible a remarkable “collaboration” between two sculptors separated by 160 years. The Southlake, Texas company’s precision scanning enabled artist Hugh Hayden to create a new, 3D-printed, version of John Quincy Adams Ward’s groundbreaking sculpture The Freedman using a digital […]
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OGC CEO Dr. Nadine Alameh receives 24th Annual Women in Technology Leadership Award OGC CEO awarded for her “outstanding global leadership of the Open Geospatial Consortium and its 500 members through a period of profound change.” Contact: info@ogc.org 14 June 2023: The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) is pleased to announce that OGC CEO, Dr. Nadine Alameh, has received the 24th Annual […]
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