Photogrammetry

Photogrammetry vs. LiDAR: Applying the Best Technology for the Job

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400

LiDAR (light detection and ranging) and traditional photogrammetry play a role in nearly all land surveying and mapping projects today.

Fundamentals of Surveying: The Difference Between Photogrammetry and LiDAR

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Understanding the differences between the two technologies will improve accuracy, efficiency and ensure the project achieves the desired results.

AEG Firm Woolpert Is Blazing Trails with Exponential LiDAR Applications

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400

The architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm is collecting updated LiDAR data for the entire state as part of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 3D Elevation Program (3DEP).

Howard Shockey & Sons Uses Laser Scanning Software to Improve Construction Workflows

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 06:54:00 -0400

Shockey initially used Pointfuse on a $13.7m adaptive reuse project in Virginia, which will result in the creation of a 46,400-square-foot career and innovation center.

Carlson's Post-Flight Photogrammetry Software Adds Features

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0500

A new version of PhotoCapture, Carlson’s post-flight photogrammetry software, introduces both new features and updates to the cloud-based processing software.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Finding Their Place in Surveying

lduffy@aproposresearch.com (Linda Duffy) — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 08:45:00 -0500

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.

Aerial Survey of Rail Line Poses Challenges

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0400

When a Cessna fixed-wing aircraft took off over an Austrian alpine region on an early morning day in August 2016, it ascended carrying two crew, a large-format digital camera, a bit of uncertainty, and a whole lot of risk.

Is a UAV as accurate as RTK GNSS?

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:00:00 -0400

Corey Albright, a geomatics student at Utah Valley University, shared the results of his capstone research project with POB. The project is intended to present the difference between RTK GNSS surveying and UAS (drone) surveying.

Engineering Firm Uses UAV for Mining and Quarry Data

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 09:00:00 -0400

Global engineering services provider Wood has adopted the Delair UX11 high-performance UAV for its work in site planning and asset management in mining and quarry projects in the western U.S.

Topcon Announces Advanced Integration for Aerial Photogrammetry

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 11:00:00 -0400

Cloud-based photogrammetry processing tool powered by Bentley ContextCapture links to MAGNET Collage Web.

UAV Saves Rework and Keeps Project on Time

Wed, 15 May 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Traditionally, checking work on a project as it progressed entailed constant face-to-face communication with subcontractors, manually walking the site and measuring the work against drawings. On this project, Skycatch drone surveys replace this workflow with highly accurate 2D maps and 3D models.

Surveyors Ask About Drone Use

logan@aerotas.com (Logan Campbell) — Wed, 01 May 2019 09:00:00 -0400

While the number of surveyors who use drones continues to grow, there are still a handful of questions that keep cropping up at almost every survey conference.

MAPPS Presents Geospatial Excellence Awards

trunickp@bnpmedia.com (Perry Trunick) — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 13:00:00 -0400

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.

Aerial Mapping Opportunities Abound

trunickp@bnpmedia.com (Perry Trunick) — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 09:00:00 -0400

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.

Coastal Monitoring Survey Adopts New Tools

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 09:00:00 -0500

Bristol-based AG Surveys became the first company in England to officially use a UAS to survey beaches and prove the viability of the technology for coastal monitoring.

Hard-Learned Lessons in Drone Photogrammetry

logan@aerotas.com (Logan Campbell) — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500

Having done data processing for thousands of drone survey projects, we have learned the hard way why photogrammetry is a PhD-level science.

The Surveyor’s Toolkit: 2018 Study Shows Laser Imaging Still Growing with Surveyors

trunickp@bnpmedia.com (Perry Trunick) — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 09:00:00 -0400

A new generation of surveying tools is joining total stations and photogrammetry in surveyors’ toolkits.

The How’s and Why’s of Mapping With Drones

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 09:00:00 -0400

There are many questions on the use of UAS in the geospatial profession. Let’s take the five W’s and the H one-by-one.

EOS offers cloud-based image processing suite

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 09:00:00 -0400

EOS Data ANALYTICS' EOS Platform cloud service provides GIS professionals with a one-stop solution for search, analysis, storage, and visualization of large amounts of geospatial data.

Which Drone Sensor is Right For You?

logan@aerotas.com (Logan Campbell) — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 09:00:00 -0400

There is an incredible variety of sensors made for drones and the applications they’re used for.

Geospatial Projects and Technologies Receive MAPPS Awards

Sun, 01 Jul 2018 09:00:00 -0400

At its winter meeting, MAPPS presented awards for excellence in a number of categories. Here is a brief summary of the projects and technologies recognized, including the Overall Project Award.

Using Aerial LiDAR for Infrastructure Surveys

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:00:00 -0400

The history of Tuck Mapping Solutions and LiDAR began in the 1990’s with our firm flying a LiDAR system for Airborne Laser Mapping.

SimActive Automates Direct Georeferencing

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 13:59:00 -0400

Users can now get high-accuracy results without the use of ground control points.

New Constructioneering Academy Optimizes Survey Workflow

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 11:40:00 -0400

Bentley System and Topcon are working to seamlessly integrate surveying, engineering and construction digital data.

Vexcel Imaging UltraCam Eagle

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 09:00:00 -0400

The Vexcel UltraCam Eagle is available with four different focal lengths, making the large-format camera system useful in a variety of applications, from lower-altitude engineering applications to high-altitude orthophotography projects.

What do Drones, LiDAR Mean for Aerial Surveying, Mapping?

kingv@bnpmedia.com (Valerie King) — Mon, 01 May 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Now is a special time for geospatial service providers.

2016 Laser Scanning Market Study: What's Up With Laser Scanning?

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 11:03:00 -0500

Is baby growing up? Last year, we referred to the trend in laser scanning among surveying, mapping and geospatial professionals as “baby steps.”

Drones Earn Their Place In Surveying

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 11:02:00 -0500

Slashing the time and improving the documentation needed for site development surveys is what any survey firm wants.

Trimble UAS Answers Tall Task

Thu, 26 Nov 2015 09:00:00 -0500

In the steep canyons of the Republic of Macedonia — a landlocked Balkan nation of mountains, lakes and ancient towns — international construction company AKTOR ADT is completing a major highway project for the national government. The highway will run 28.2 kilometers or 17.5 miles from the village of Demir Kapija to Smokvica, traversing a natural gorge and crossing the Vardar River.

Guest Column: Why Surveying Businesses Must Join MAPPS

john@jmpa.us (John M. Palatiello) — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Surveyors who are principals, owners or partners in private-practice firms wear two hats — professional and business executive.