GeoDataPoint Blog

Coping With Geospatial Data Overload

March 1, 2020

By 2020, it is estimated that there will be over 40 trillion gigabytes of data globally. Managing all of this data is indeed a growing problem.

Trends for Commercial UAVs in 2020

Mary E. Shacklett

January 15, 2020

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The drone market is projected to grow to $43 billion by 2024—a compound growth rate of around 20.5 percent, according to ResearchandMarkets.com.

UAVs Below 200 Feet Face More Regulation

Mary E. Shacklett

December 2, 2019

On October 16, 2019, Utah Senator Mike Lee introduced a proposal to restrict the Federal Aviation Administration’s right to regulate airspace below 200 feet.

LiDAR: Promise and Challenge in Autonomous Vehicles

Mary E. Shacklett

November 15, 2019

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As automakers address their challenges with LiDAR, other users of LiDAR technology are likely to benefit.

3DEP Data Yields Up To 5:1 Return on Investment

Mary E. Shacklett

September 16, 2019

The growing reliance on precise topographic data requires a coordinated effort.

Geospatial Technology's Impact On The Supply Chains

Mary E. Shacklett

June 25, 2019

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There are several use cases that illustrate how geospatial technology makes new inroads into supply chain accountability and performance.

Beating the Drone Line-of-Sight Limitation

Mary E. Shacklett

March 6, 2019

FAA regulations still require drone operators to fly drones within line of sight. This can be a limiting factor for companies; however, there is now a mobile strategy that can overcome the restriction.

Editor’s Note: Learning Goes Geospatial

Alexis Brumm

March 1, 2019

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Learning should be an endless pursuit in both our professional and personal lives. So, why, then, do we stop once we graduate from school? With the geospatial industry constantly evolving, that learning has to be brought back to the forefront.

Mission Planning for Drones and LiDAR

Mary E. Shacklett

February 4, 2019

While drone deployment is still in early stages for many companies, an important trend to watch is the falling price of LiDAR.So, why would companies using drones prefer LiDAR over more traditional photogrammetry? Much of the decision rests on how much imagery detail a drone mission needs to capture.