Growth of 3D imaging is only the beginning for geospatial professions.

Laser scanning and imaging systems are rapidly making their way into every surveyor’s toolkit.

This year's annual POB Capital Investment Study of surveyors and geospatial professionals shows that, on average, spending levels have remained fairly consistent over the last three years.

The experience and pay grade of surveyors is rising, but fewer young people are entering the profession.

It’s no surprise that point clouds are one of the top geospatial uses for 3D technologies. This year’s study of 3D surveying trends confirms growth, but there’s a slight twist in the results that could have some interesting implications.

What will surveyors be buying in 2018?

3D tools could be in 50 percent of survey firms by 2018.

Each year, POB asks land surveyors and geospatial professionals about their current and expected capital spending.

Spoiler alert: Surveyors reported earning more in the POB Annual Salary and Benefits Study in 2016 than they reported in the 2015 study.