Surveying & Mapping
The drone party is over: How Stockpile Reports is taking the next step for 3D capture
Drones are the thing that got us to the thing–the next step for 3D capture will be even bigger.
The myth of accuracy in 3D capture (and the value of SLAM-based handheld lidar)
Accuracy specs are the most important thing to look at when you’re buying a new scanner… right?
Which UAS lidar system should you buy?
You don’t want to fall into the trap of choosing based on accuracy specifications.
DARPA wants your best underground 3D mapping tech
Underground environments are dark, dirty, dangerous, and demanding. DARPA wants your help finding ways to map them without sending humans down.
Visualizing 3D spatial data in a web browser using Cesium, FME and 3D tiles
CesiumJS is a JavaScript library used for 3D web visualization.
Where and when: Why Earth motion is crucial to location accuracy
In modern practice the constant motion of the surface of the Earth cannot be ignored.…
USGS’ 3DEP lidar data now available to the public
Get it while it’s hot!
How RIEGL’s lidar solutions balance specialization and flexibility
How do you create tools that meet specific needs without losing flexibility?
nFrames: the two primary challenges of cutting-edge photogrammetry
nFrames’ SURE software handles huge amounts of data from hi-res sensors and intelligently blends lidar data into your mesh.
Compass Data: Everything you need for survey-grade geospatial drone capture
Wouldn’t it be great if someone would help you set up a drone capture system for geospatial applications?
Propeller PPK gets survey-grade data from a DJI drone… with one GCP
Enter here for high-accuracy, low-cost drone survey.
ILMF keynotes: AI data processing is maturing fast in other industries–but is it right for geospatial applications?
Geo Week 2019’s keynotes offered two important lessons in how to process huge amounts of data.