Tag: surveying

Studying Kelp dispersal areas and biomass – South Africa

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Investigating and surveying underwater forests: Studying the Kelp dispersal areas, density, and biomass along the South African West Coast Project Background & Details To determine Kelp bed dispersal and extent together with density and biomass calculations along the South African West Coast, multiple stakeholders initiated a project to gather more precise orthorectified aerial imagery as the current National Biodiversity maps were […]

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Oregon State University tenure-track faculty position

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Oregon State University tenure-track faculty position Oregon State University is hiring a tenure-track faculty member in geomatics engineering. (All ranks considered). This position will support research and teaching in the general area of geomatics engineering. The incumbent will have demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: advanced geospatial science (e.g., geodesy, global navigation satellite systems, photogrammetry, structure from […]

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Where Are the Professionals?

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point cloud image Where are the Professionals?

Where are the Professionals is a guest article by Curtis Clabaugh. Are the epic battles between the engineering surveying and planning/GIS professions beginning to resurface with emerging technologies fueling the fire?  I believe they are with changes in technology being the driving force. The new tools allowing for the capture of data are likely to bring about changes to all […]

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Inspections of the Surduc Dam advanced with airborne LiDAR surveying

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Inspections of the Surduc Dam advanced with airborne LiDAR surveying August 31, 2023 – Montreux, Switzerland – TOPODRONE, a Swiss based designer and manufacturer of high-precision surveying equipment, and Graphein, an EU service integrator for the construction industry, recently had a use case on the Surduc Dam inspections (EU) with the aerial TOPODRONE LiDAR 200+. The collected data is applied […]

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CHUNG HSING SURVEYING COMPANY BRINGS GEOSPATIAL ..

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CHUNG HSING SURVEYING COMPANY BRINGS GEOSPATIAL DATA ACQUISITION TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH RIEGL MOBILE LIDAR Chung Hsing Surveying Company (CHS) is proud to announce the introduction of RIEGL’s VMX-2HA Mobile Mapping System to the geospatial industry in Taiwan. The company has built an excellent reputation over the past 50 years in the region, and the addition of this RIEGL system enables them to have unprecedented accuracies and efficiencies within […]

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FREE WEBINAR: Airborne LiDAR & bathymetry ..

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FREE WEBINAR: Airborne LiDAR & bathymetry surveying for coastal mapping and reservoir modeling  TOPODRONE, a Swiss based designer and manufacturer of high-precision surveying equipment, invites to join a free on-line webinar on waters management based on LiDAR and bathymetry data collected with the use of a UAV. Register via the link and join on March 21, 4 pm CET.  Following up the […]

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Carbonix, RIEGL, Phase One announce first fixed-wing

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Carbonix, RIEGL, Phase One announce first fixed-wing VTOL integration of long-range dual sensor System Carbonix announced a significant milestone in aerial surveying and data acquisition of linear assets with the collaboration between RIEGL Australia and Phase One. The three companies have successfully joined forces and flown the RIEGL VUX-12023 and Phase One iXM 100 medium format camera on Carbonix’s fixed-wing Ottano X. The combination of these highly sophisticated pieces of equipment […]

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USGIF Opens 2024 Scholarship Program to Applications

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USGIF Opens 2024 Scholarship Program to Applications  Herndon, Va., (Jan. 22, 2024)— With a legacy spanning nearly two decades, the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) proudly continues its mission to fuel the next generation of GEOINT leaders with the launch of its annual scholarship program on Monday, January 22.   USGIF provides scholarship funds to students in four categories […]

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Fusing Aerial and Mobile LiDAR Data

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Fusing Aerial and Mobile LiDAR Data Company:  Caltech Group CHALLENGE Companies looking to perform large scale, high resolution mapping projects with budget restrictions and time constraints struggle using traditional surveying methods. Caltech’s team of surveyors, engineers, CAD experts, technologists, and GIS specialists has spent the last 30+ years becoming Western Canada’s go-to company for geomatics services. Caltech provides services to […]

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Microdrones to Sell – Made in America Drone ..

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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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Alliance Engineering – FAA approval for BVLOS ..

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Alliance Engineering + Planning, LLC becomes one of the first surveying and/or engineering firms in the United States to successfully receive FAA approval for BVLOS flight operations. Alliance Engineering + Planning, LLC, a LJA company, routinely conducts LiDAR aerial missions, mainly for the purposes of creating topographical surveys for its surveying and engineering divisions. To adhere to FAA Part 107 […]

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YellowScan chooses Quanta Micro for LiDAR ..

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YellowScan chooses Quanta Micro for its latest LiDAR surveying solutions Carrières-sur-Seine, October 11, 2023 – SBG Systems, a leading global provider of inertial navigation systems and associated software solutions, is proud to announce that its fast-selling INS, Quanta Micro, is at the heart of YellowScan’s new Surveyor Ultra and Explorer LiDAR mapping solutions.  YellowScan expressed high interest for Quanta Micro’s […]

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Surveying by Land, Water, and Air – Pearl River ..

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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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GeoCue Unveils Three New, High-End LiDAR ..

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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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Geodata Pros Announced as the Latest ..

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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

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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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UESI Conference  – Call for Abstracts Now ..

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UESI Surveying and Geomatics 2024 Conference  – Call for Abstracts Now Open The Call for Abstracts for the UESI Surveying and Geomatics 2024 Conference is now open. With the theme of “Surveying: the Foundation for Geospatial Data Fusion,” this will be a valuable event for professional surveyors, engineers and academics practicing and researching in professional surveying and geomatics. Taking place in beautiful and historic Corvallis, […]

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TOPODRONE – RASA Surveying partnership ..

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 TOPODRONE – RASA Surveying partnership augments coastal mapping, serves resilient communities April 4, 2023 – Montreux, Switzerland – TOPODRONE, a Swiss based designer and manufacturer of high-precision surveying equipment, and RASA Surveying, an integrated surveying company, enter a technological partnership to advance airborne surveying approaches and accommodate coastal management and monitoring demands in the Philippines. RASA Surveying will adapt Swiss […]

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TOPODRONE – floating solar farm in Israel ..

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TOPODRONE synchronized LiDAR and bathymetric surveying methods to study a floating solar farm in Israel January 12, 2023 – Montreux, Switzerland – TOPODRONE, a Swiss based designer and manufacturer of high-precision surveying equipment, has synchronized airborne photogrammetry, and LiDAR and bathymetric surveying methods which was used to study a floating solar farm. The synchronization was performed upon a request from […]

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Seiler Instruments Grows Drone Surveying Footprint ..

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Seiler Instruments Grows Drone Surveying Footprint by Joining the GeoCue Distribution Network and Acquiring an Additional Trimble Reseller in Kentucky Seiler Instrument & Mfg. Co., Inc., a distributor of drone surveying equipment from Microdrones, has also joined the distribution network of GeoCue, to now provide the full portfolio of LiDAR mapping equipment and LP360 processing software available from both companies. In addition, Seiler has […]

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FARO Press Release for SiteScape Acquisition

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FARO Press Release for SiteScape Acquisition Lake Mary, Fla, December 1, 2022 – FARO Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced the acquisition of SiteScape, an innovator in LiDAR 3D scanning software solutions for the AEC and O&M markets. SiteScape enables LiDAR-equipped mobile devices to easily capture indoor spaces digitally, providing a readily available entry […]

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TOPODRONE advances airborne bathymetric..

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TOPODRONE Advances Airborne Bathymetric Surveying with AQUAMAPPER Launch at INTERGEO 2022 October 18, 2022 – Montreux, Switzerland – TOPODRONE, a Swiss based designer and manufacturer of high-precision LiDAR equipment for installation on drones, vehicles and backpacks, launches AQUAMAPPER, a UAV-based solution for bathymetric surveying and marine construction. The new multitasking data collecting device and TOPODRONE LiDAR ULTRA equipment have been […]

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