Velodyne Lidar Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results – Reported Q1 2022 revenue of $6.2 million, at the top end of guidance – – Delivered billings of $11.5 million – – Provided Q2 2022 guidance of revenue of $9.5 million to $12.0 million and billings of $12.0 million to $14.0 million – SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 5, 2022– Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLDR, VLDRW), the leading lidar company known worldwide for its broad […]
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CHC Navigation introduces the AlphaAir 1400 and AlphaAir 2400 Airborne LiDAR Series Advanced airborne laser scanners impress with their combination of lightweight, long-range, high accuracy, and scanning speed. Shanghai, China – April 1, 2022 – CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) today announced the release of the AlphaAir 1400 (AA1400) and AlphaAir 2400 (AA2400) LiDAR systems. AA1400 and AA2400 are very lightweight and […]
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Red Laser Scanning Announces the Launch of their New Underground Utilities Survey Department and Service The New Service Will Allow PAS128 Standard Underground Utility Surveys With More Accurate Information on Service Locations LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / April 7, 2022 / Red Laser Scanning, a measured building and laser scanning survey company with a head office based in London, are pleased […]
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Contractor Hensel Phelps manages and collaborates on thousands of laser scans using Cintoo Cloud On March 24, Cintoo was joined by Drew Rebman from leading construction firm, Hensel Phelps, to demonstrate how workflow efficiency has been vastly improved on a major airport project using Cintoo Cloud. With the team scanning every day and having amassed more than 6,000 scans already, Hensel […]
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Empire State Development Announces Application Window Open for Round Six of GENIUS NY Competition The World’s Largest Business Accelerator for Uncrewed Systems is Accepting Applications through May 31; Innovative Competition Has Also Been Extended for Five Additional Rounds GENIUS NY is Supported by “CNY Rising” – The Region’s Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy Empire State Development […]
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Regulatory Breakthrough for Percepto Drones to Fly at Israeli Industrial Sites Without Operators Onsite New framework delivers approval for Percepto customers to operate their drones remotely without BVLOS-certified pilots Modi’in, Israel, March 22, 2022 – Percepto, pioneering autonomous inspection by industrial robotics, today announced that the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) has approved the operation of their drones Beyond Visual Line […]
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NGS News: Surveyors Week is March 20–26 National Surveyors Week is March 20–26, 2022, and Global Surveyors Day is Tuesday, March 22! These events are perfect opportunities to introduce students to the many career paths open to professional surveyors, and to get involved in your professional community. Every year during this week NGS works with our local, state, and regional partners to highlight […]
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3D PluraView – stereoscopic 3D-visualisation for the oil- and gas industry In order to optimize the exploration and production of oil and gas fields, assess potential and increase yield, it is mandatory to understand all aspects of the geological subsurface situation. A higher level of understanding will lead to an earlier recognition of problems, reduce avoidable delays and associated substantial […]
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Emesent Hovermap ST sets survey grade standard for autonomous LiDAR mapping Emesent today announced the launch of Hovermap ST, the latest version of their world-leading Hovermap autonomy and mapping payload. The tough, lightweight, IP65 rated Hovermap ST is being launched with Emesent’s new Automated Ground Control feature. This powerful combination is poised to set the standard for survey grade autonomous […]
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MAPPS GEOSPATIAL EXCELLENCE AWARD PROJECTS FOR SPECTACULAR NV5 AND GEO1 PROJECTS NV5 Geospatial and GEO1 won several awards for their projects utilizing RIEGL LiDAR sensors RIEGL is proud to announce that at the 15th Annual MAPPS Excellence Awards this year, three awards were given to projects utilizing RIEGL instruments such as the VQ-480ii, VUX-240 and the VUX-1LR. Long Term RIEGL clients NV5 Geospatial […]
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Velodyne Lidar Stock Jumps on News of Investment by Amazon Shares of Velodyne Lidar Inc. jumped by more than 7% on Tuesday, a day after the autonomous driving sensor company reported an investment by Amazon.com Inc. The San Jose company said in a regulatory filing that it plans to issue a warrant for Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of the […]
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Aeva Introduces Aeries II – The World’s First 4D LiDAR with Camera-Level Resolution Next-generation FMCW LiDAR Sensor with Advanced 4D Perception Software Detects Instant Velocity in Addition to Position, with Automotive Grade Reliability in a Compact Form Factor and Up to 1000 Lines Per Frame with Ultra Resolution™ to Enable the Next Wave of Autonomy MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aeva® (NYSE: AEVA), […]
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Hexagon accelerates its smart digital reality focus, announcing multiple strategic organisational changes Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, today announced the following organisational changes, effective immediately: To meet the fast-growing demand for real-time digital worlds, Juergen Dold, employed with Hexagon since 1995 and most recently serving in a strategic leadership role […]
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Visit CHC Navigation at Geo Week In case you may not be aware of CHC Navigation they want to invite you to visit their Geo Week booth – #1128 in Denver, CO February 6 – 8 to learn more about their impressive product line-up. In the meantime here is some background information about this worldwide, diversified mapping and geospatial industry […]
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USIBD to Hold Annual Symposium in Denver on Feb. 6-8 The United States Institute of Building Documentation is proud to hold USIBD Symposium 2022, the annual conference highlighting the latest insight and knowledge covering building documentation, in Denver, CO on February 6th, 7th and 8th. Industry professionals have lined up to speak on various subjects, including the following: Design and Construction […]
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Emesent and Robotic Skies partner to provide local servicing for American customers Emesent is pleased to announce a new service partnership with Robotic Skies that will mean users in the Americas get their Emesent products serviced and repaired locally. Robotic Skies provides professional maintenance, repair, and inspection programs to keep unmanned aircraft systems running safely and productively. In addition, they […]
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NUAIR & PABLO AIR to Collaborate on Drone Delivery Solutions South Korea-based PABLO AIR looks to NUAIR & Central New York’s hi-tech ecosystem to expand commercial drone operations in the U.S. NUAIR and PABLO AIR, a South Korea-based drone service provider, have signed a memorandum of understanding to help develop regulatory compliant commercial drone solutions for United States clients. PABLO AIR […]
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Call For Participation: OGC Geotech Interoperability Experiment The Geotech IE will ensure that geotechnical engineering data can seamlessly move between GIS and BIM environments in support of engineering and infrastructure projects. Contact: info@ogc.org 21 January 2022: The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) has issued a Call for Participation (CFP) to solicit proposals for the OGC Geotech Interoperability Experiment (IE). Proposal submissions close on […]
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Spatial Data Consultants provides their drone surveying expertise to complete an as-built survey Rome, NY- Traditionally, the documentation of As-Built construction surveys relied on conventional methods such as total stations and digital photogrammetry. However, the team at Spatial Data Consultants (SDC), an expert geospatial consulting firm in High Point, North Carolina, is using drone LiDAR technology to more efficiently […]
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SEILER INSTRUMENT ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF ASSETS TO EXPAND Presence as a Geospatial Solutions Provider in Iowa and Illinois ST. LOUIS (January 18, 2022) – Seiler Instrument & Mfg. Co., Inc. has acquired the assets of Precision Midwest to provide Trimble Geospatial products and solutions for the state of Iowa, all of Northern Illinois, and the northwest counties of Lake and Porter, […]
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MDGROUP ACQUIRES GEOCUE GROUP mdGroup broadens its expertise in aerial LiDAR surveying technologies and consolidates its leadership in the U.S. in professional aerial surveying hardware and software solutions Rome, NY- mdGroup, parent company of Microdrones, has acquired GeoCue Group, Inc. (“GeoCue”) from its founders for an undisclosed amount. A pioneer in aerial LiDAR mapping technology, GeoCue primarily serves the U.S. mapping, […]
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Lumotive Introduces Open Lidar API to Accelerate Market Adoption of Software-Defined, Solid-State Lidar 2.0 Solutions Multiple Lidar Solution Partners Join Lumotive’s Open Lidar API Ecosystem LAS VEGAS (CES) – January 5, 2022 –, Lumotive, a leading developer of solid-state lidar systems and the award-winning Meta-Lidar™ Platform, today introduced the Open Lidar API (application programming interface) to lead the industry towards scalable, ubiquitous, and lower […]
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Voyant Photonics Raises $15.4M in Series A Funding to Deliver 3D Sensing with its Chip-Scale LiDARs LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Dec. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Voyant Photonics (www.voyantphotonics.com) announced that it raised $15.4M in Series A led by UP.Partners with participation of earlier investors LDV Capital and Contour Ventures. Voyant’s LiDAR system, containing thousands of optical components fabricated on a single semiconductor chip, enables […]
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Aeva to Showcase Industry’s Most Advanced 4D LiDAR for Autonomous Vehicles and Beyond at CES 2022 MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aeva (NYSE: AEVA), a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, today announced it will showcase its next generation 4D LiDAR technology for the automotive industry and beyond at CES® 2022, the world’s most influential technology event, taking place January 5-8, […]
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Chris Little receives OGC’s 2021 Gardels Award Congratulations to Chris Little, awarded the 2021 Gardels Award for leading impactful efforts in the meteorology and geospatial science communities, including his exemplary chairing of OGC Working Groups. 8 December 2021: At the 121st Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) Member Meeting, held virtually, Chris Little was presented the OGC’s prestigious Kenneth D. Gardels Award. […]
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