By integrating 3D data with GIS datasets and building information modeling (BIM) data, many industries are enjoying the benefits of visualizing what is already built but is out of sight, such as underground pipes and fiber optic cables running through a neighborhood, along with what will be built in the future, such as a new building or bridge.

Can a combination of sensors, GIS, and/or asset management software enable companies to better track and monitor their assets so they can save money? And, what is the role of the geospatial professional?

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.

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.