Aerial data collection

LAST POINT

Drones Have Earned a Place in Surveying

Drones augment existing surveying tools to minimize risk of injury, reduce data collection time and lower cost.

Linda Duffy

July 27, 2021

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Drones are perfectly suited for topographic surveys in areas that are difficult to access on the ground.

ARCHAEOLOGY

Aerial LiDAR Uncovers Oldest Maya Site Yet

The recent discovery has been hiding in plain sight for years.

Emell Derra Adolphus

August 29, 2020

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The recent discovery has been hiding in plain sight for years.

TOOLBOX

Phase One Industrial's 280MP Aerial Solution

The 280MP aerial solution is a large format aerial photogrammetric system with an image coverage width of more than 20,000 pixels.

June 26, 2020

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The 280MP aerial solution is a large format aerial photogrammetric system with an image coverage width of more than 20,000 pixels.

Can Drones Add Value While Being Safe?

Linda Duffy

March 16, 2020

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Depending on the use case, drones are an excellent choice for collecting high-quality remotely sensed data; however, current operating regulations in the U.S. require the operator to keep the drone in sight.

Aerial Camera Company Selects Hybrid Cloud Data Solution

Vexcel Imaging Selects Qumulo for Cloud Data Services

February 25, 2020

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Cloud-based file storage will protect aerial imagery.

LiDAR Integrates With Helicopter Pod

February 17, 2020

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RIEGL’s VP-1 Helicopter Pod features Smart Waveform LiDAR using the VUX-240 Airborne Scanner.

Safety and Security Go Together For UAVs

Mary E. Shacklett

February 17, 2020

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In November, 2019, the U.S. Department of Interior made the decision to ground its 531-strong drone force, with the exception of drones being used for emergency purposes such as fighting wildfires and conducting search and rescue missions.

Cruise Profile Optimizer Helps Optimize Every Flight

Optimizer Saves Fuel and Time

December 3, 2019

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AVTECH cruise optimizer improves efficiency by making adjustments mid-flight.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Finding Their Place in Surveying

Linda Duffy

December 2, 2019

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The rapid development of the drone industry is driving many survey businesses to explore how to leverage these tools within their existing workflows to improve productivity and lower costs.

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.