Airborne Snow Observatories, Inc. takes delivery of the all-new cutting-edge RIEGL VQ-1560 II-S LiDAR System (Mammoth Lakes, California) Airborne Snow Observatories, Inc. has just taken delivery of one of the first in North America cutting-edge RIEGL VQ-1560 II-S airborne laser scanners, just as the ASO program at NASA pioneered the use of the first of RIEGL’s dual laser scanner, the LMS-Q1560 in 2013. This new LiDAR […]
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SBG Systems to host a webinar entitled “PPK for UAV Photogrammetry, THE optimal workflow to reduce GCP and maximize ROI – featuring DJI Phantom 4 RTK” Carrières-sur-Seine, France, June 17th 2021 – SBG Systems organizes a webinar as they announce new features dedicated to UAV photogrammetry for its popular INS/GNSS PPK software called Qinertia. The webinar will explain how Qinertia […]
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Due to Overwhelming Demand, Velodyne Lidar LIVE! Adds New Host and Episodes Upcoming Episodes Examine What’s Happening in Autonomous Solutions to Shape a Safer, More Intelligent Future SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced new episodes of its digital learning series Velodyne Lidar LIVE! and addition of a second host, auto industry expert Charlie Vogelheim, to expand […]
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Commercial UAV Expo Americas Announces 70+ Exhibitors to Date for 2021 Event Best-in-class UAS solutions providers have booked booths for the 2021 edition of CUAV Americas PORTLAND, MAINE – USA, May 19, 2021 – Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo Americas, the leading commercial drone trade show and conference in North America, have announced an impressive list of more than 70 exhibitors from around […]
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AGM Systems Launches New Velodyne Lidar-Based UAV Mapping Solution for Leading Energy Companies Worldwide SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced a multi-year agreement with AGM Systems LLC, which provides state-of-the-art hardware and software technology for the collection, processing and analysis of air and mobile mapping data. AGM Systems will utilize Velodyne’s Ultra Puck lidar sensor in […]
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COVID Humanitarian UAS Operation (CHURP) Concludes Delivery Test in Syracuse CHURP Partners Test Transport of Simulated COVID-19 Testing Kits at SUNY (SYRACUSE, NY) – The COVID-19 Humanitarian UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Response Partnership (CHURP) announced the conclusion of its latest operational phase: multi-day flight operations and evaluations of two separate use cases to prepare for potential wider-scale deployment. The Partnership was […]
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Terra Drone invests in Dutch Drone Solution provider Skytools to together establish Europe’s largest drone hub in Rotterdam Rotterdam – August 6, 2020 – Terra Drone invests in Dutch Drone Solution provider Skytools to offer corporate and government clients with advanced drone solutions. The companies will together establish a strong drone hub in Rotterdam consisting of Training facilities and Research & […]
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This Drone Can See Through Trees | Follow Indiana Drones on YouTube Fly with Indiana Drones on his most recent installment as he explores an Ozark forest to demonstrate the effectiveness of using an unmanned aircraft system with LiDAR to create a bare earth model. The challenge is real as Indiana is tasked with tackling the dense Ozark foliage to […]
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Virtual Surveyor Drone Surveying Software Simplifies Workflow for Earthworks Monitoring at Construction Sites Fast Cut-and-Fill Calculations AARSCHOT, Belgium, 15 June 2020 – Virtual Surveyor has introduced new functionality in Version 7.3 of its popular drone surveying software to create a simplified workflow for monitoring earthworks progress at construction sites. The productive workflow enables construction managers to quickly calculate cut-and-fill changes […]
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Commercial UAV Expo Americas 2020 Shifts to Virtual Event in SeptemberFAA Administrator Stephen M. Dickson to Keynote June 2, 2020 – Portland, Maine, USA – Commercial UAV Expo Americas 2020 is going virtual, according to event organizer Diversified Communications. “Due to ongoing health and safety concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the commercial drone community we serve have […]
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Advanced INS Set-Up for LiDAR Surveying using Drones Using an INS in a drone mounted scenario can bring with it unique challenges. In our latest webinar we discuss these and more… Using an Inertial Navigation System in a drone based scenario can bring with it unique challenges that can be difficult to overcome. On Wednesday, 17th June at 09:15 (BST) OxTS […]
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COMMERCIAL UAV EXPO EUROPE 2020 SHIFTS TO VIRTUAL EVENT AS PART OF HYBRID AMSTERDAM DRONE WEEK May 19, 2020 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Commercial UAV Expo Europe 2020 is going virtual, according to event organizer Diversified Business Communications. “Due to ongoing concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and for the health and safety of the members of the commercial drone […]
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Combining Reality Capture Methods to Boost Value Did you have a recent project you thought reality capture was the best solution but believed you couldn’t afford it? Did you think your project was too big, and laser scanning would be too expensive? The truth is you can’t afford NOT to use laser scanning, especially today! Laser scanning and other […]
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UAV LIDAR/Imagery Sensor True View 410 in Rapid Response by GeoCue President/CTO, Lewis Graham What is GeoCue’s True View 410? GeoCue’s UAV LIDAR/Imagery sensor, True View 410, is a 3D Imaging Sensor (3DIS) with bundled drone mapping processing software. 3DIS is a combination of both a sensor for creating a direct 3D point cloud as well as a sensor used […]
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Background Jack Geier wears a number of hats – UAS Pilot, Remote Sensing Tech and GIS Analyst – for GeoPoint Surveying, Inc., headquarted in Tampa, Florida. GeoPoint Surveying can trace its origin back to 1943 when they had a makeshift office in a garage at the Tampa home of Dick Merrin. The need for surveying services was being generated by […]
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COMMERCIAL UAV EXPO AMERICAS 2019 COMPLETES 5TH ANNUAL EVENT, EXCEEDS ALL PRIOR RECORDS 3,100+ commercial drone thought-leaders and professionals from around the world gather in Las Vegas for CUAV19, a 32% increase over 2018 LAS VEGAS, NV, November 12, 2019 – A record-breaking number of exhibitors and attendees gathered last week for Commercial UAV Expo Americas 2019, held October 28-30th at the […]
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COMMERCIAL UAV EXPO AMERICAS, Las Vegas UAVOS Introduces UVH-25EL LiDAR Mapping UAV UAVOS has announced the unique UVH-25EL unmanned helicopter, which has been specially designed for commercial industries and data capturing applications using LiDAR system as an all-in-one 3D mapping device. Fully automatic, compact and lightweight UVH -25EL is equipped with an electric engine unit and features […]
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Somerville, Alabama – 23 October 2019 – Based in Somerville, Alabama, LiDARUSA a global leader in the design and integration of economical LiDAR sensors announced a partnership with Innoflight Technology, a manufacturer specializing in UAV systems for surveying, mapping, and inspection. As a result of the partnership, LiDARUSA is offering the Galaxy 950 platform to carry any of its sensors while consistently providing […]
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Keynote Lineup for Commercial UAV Expo Americas 2019 includes Leaders from NASA and UPS and a CEO PanelPanel Features CEOs from DroneDeploy, DroneUp, Measure, Schiebel Aircraft and Skydio Las Vegas, NV – October 25, 2019 – James Bridenstine, Administrator at NASA, and Bala Ganesh, Vice President of the Advanced Technology Group at UPS, will deliver keynote presentations at the 5th annual Commercial […]
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Lokeren, Belgium, October 17th, 2019 Orbit GT will be exhibiting and showing version 20 of its 3D Mapping portfolio at UAV Expo, Las Vegas, NV, October 28th-30th 2019. “we’re happy to once again participate in this great event“, says Peter Bonne, CEO of Orbit GT. “Orbit GT’s portfolio has many things to offer to the UAV users. Come join us […]
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Skyward, a Verizon company, recently met with Southern Company and representatives from Hitec at the New York UAS Test Site in Rome, NY to conduct multiple BVLOS drone test flights. The goal: aid Southern Company, a leading energy company, in testing drone aircraft and procedures at an active airport as a precursor to long-range beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights that can assist in […]
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October 28-30, 2019The Westgate, Las Vegas The drone industry has seen tremendous growth over the last few years, with UAS organizations of all types enabling real-world benefits that can be calculated on their bottom line. So why are we seeing reports about some of the biggest startups closing their doors? In short, small drone companies need to get creative and […]
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Jeff Fagerman, Founder of LidarUSA provided the heads up for the inaugural Southeast Regional UAS RODEO which stands for Regional Ongoing (training for) Drone Emergency Operations. The inaugural RODEO is going to take place October 9 and 10 at the Public Service Training Academy in Huntsville, AL. UAS Information Sharing and Analysis Organization and GEOHuntsville are proud to present this […]
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Routescene Routescene designs, develops and manufactures integrated 3D mapping solutions with LiDAR specifically for use on UAVs/ drones. The Routescene UAV LiDAR system is ideal for rural applications where high penetration of dense vegetation is needed, for example to achieve high resolution DTMs. The benefits of using the system on a drone become particularly clear in hard to reach, hazardous […]
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RiEGL – According to our slogan “Innovation in 3D”, we are delighted to present to you our latest developments and the highlights presented for ALS, TLS, ULS, BLS and MLS. If you are at INTERGEO 2019, stop by our booth, I1.024 in Hall 1, to see our latest developments in person and to meet with our team of RIEGL experts. Find below […]
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