Professional land surveyors have been steadily adopting unmanned aerial vehicles. But why should surveyors view Google's parent, Alphabet, obtaining certification for Wing Aviation, the first "drone" airline, as a boon for surveying?

POB has supported a number of efforts to address the immediate and long-term challenges of recruiting and retaining talent in the professional land surveying profession. One effort that has been underway in the United Kingdom and is spreading to the U.S. and other countries is Get Kids Into Survey (GKiS).

A discussion on social media on the subject of an easement demonstrated how little people understand property rights and the value of the services of a licensed surveyor.

The Lost City of the Monkey God has all of the elements of a great adventure novel, and yet, it's non-fiction.

MAPPS honored members with the 2018 Geospatial Products and Services Excellence Awards as part of their 12th annual awards banquet at the group's winter meeting in Denver in January.

While Point of Beginning has remained grounded in the land surveying and mapping fields, there has always been a need to look further into what has evolved as a range of geospatial professions.

It appears the aerial imagery segment is booming. The goal of more data and higher resolutions expressed in government and private sector programs suggests a strong, ongoing demand for geospatial services.

There is a long line of footsteps to follow to protect private property rights, personal wealth, and the health, safety, and well-being of those in the path of the project.