Aerial

Aero-Graphics Ranks Again in Inc Magazine Top 5,000 US Companies

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

For the 2nd year in a row, Aero-Graphics is included in Inc. Magazine's Top 5000 US companies.

The Impact of the New EU Drone Regulations

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

The introduction of new standardized drone regulations across the European Union is an important step forward for the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry.

Phase One Unveils PAS 880 Large-Format Nadir & Oblique Aerial Camera System

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 15:18:47 -0400

Operating at a remarkable 2 frames/second capture rate, the PAS 880 covers extremely wide flight lines with 20,000 pixels across in nadir and 14,000 pixels in each of the oblique angles.

New Leica CityMapper-2L

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 15:05:00 -0400

With a new focal length combination for ultra-high resolution projects or operations when low flying altitude is required, the Leica CityMapper-2 now offers a full product portfolio covering all flying parameters and GSD’s.

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.

How to Use Drones for Equipment Monitoring and Inspection

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400

There are certain best practices that should be followed.

Five Reasons Land Survey Firms Invest in Drones

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400

In the 2020 Point of Beginning Aerial & UAV research Report, survey firms share why they are investing in drones.

New Ice Time App Monitors Changes in Lake Ice

adolphuse@bnpmedia.com (Emell Derra Adolphus) — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400

An app project pairs unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) photogrammetry with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite imagery to map lake ice hazards.

Company Spotlight: Phase One

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0400

As leading experts in the field, Phase One Industrial's medium-format aerial solutions offer exceptional accuracy, image quality and coverage that rival large format cameras at a fraction of the price.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Standardization Roadmap for Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 12:07:00 -0400

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) released today for public review and comment a working draft of the Standardization Roadmap for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Version 2.0)

Can Drones Add Value While Being Safe?

lduffy@aproposresearch.com (Linda Duffy) — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 08:45:00 -0400

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.

LiDAR Integrates With Helicopter Pod

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0500

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

Safety and Security Go Together For UAVs

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0500

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.

Trends for Commercial UAVs in 2020

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500

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.

Complex Corn Maze Demonstrates UAV-based LiDAR

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500

To demonstrate the RTL-400’s capability in the area of precision agriculture, RedTail staff researched various agricultural flight options and hit on an idea: What better way to demonstrate the high-resolution, high-accuracy system than in one of the toughest challenges that could be found – a corn maze.

Forensic Examination of Drones

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:30:00 -0500

The drone forensics field is still in nascent stages of development.

Cloud-based Image Processing

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0500

Propeller cloud-based software and data processing allows users see survey data, analytics tools, and calculators without the need to download and install any programs.

Remote Images via Landviewer

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0500

LandViewer from EOS lets users easily search, browse, compare, analyze and download the earth observation data they require.

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.

UAVs Below 200 Feet Face More Regulation

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 08:30:00 -0500

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.

Step Up Security on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 08:30:00 -0500

Companies using equipment like drones in their operations must vet for security as well as for capability.

LiDAR Use Rising Among Surveyors

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0400

The main advantages behind surveyors’ growing reliance upon LiDAR technology lie in the variety of methods that can be used to acquire data in the field.

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.

Bird's Eye View of 3D Models

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0400

Tony Isaacs of PLW Modelworks uses a unique “fly like a bird” simulator to highlight the company’s 3D models.

Nearmap Introduces 3D Imaging

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0400

Tim Frank of Nearmap demonstrates 3D mapping and imaging tools on the show floor of the 2019 Esri User Conference.

Improving Disaster Response With Aerial Imagery

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0400

Ryan Bank of the Geospatial Intelligence Center shows off GIC’s 7.5 cm 360-degree oblique view imagery and analytics at the 2019 Esri User Conference.

Blue-Sky, Gray-Sky Imagery of Entire U.S.

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0400

Steve Lombardi of Vexcel describes the group’s blue sky imagery library which cover the entire U.S. and what it terms “gray sky” catastrophe imagery showing the effects of disasters to aid in recovery operations.

Remote Sensing, Deep Learning and Aerial Imagery Improve Agriculture

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 09:15:00 -0400

Aerial photography has played a major role in advancing operational precision agriculture applications. As image precision has gotten better, so too has the need for advanced research and powerful geospatial tools to learn best how to harvest such data-rich information into efficient, effective and reliable tools of the precision agriculture trade.

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.

Global Economics Drives U.S. Coast Mapping Effort

lduffy@aproposresearch.com (Linda Duffy) — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 09:00:00 -0400

Although the majority of Americans do not use nautical charts on a regular basis, they unknowingly reap the benefits of accurate up-to-date maps of waterways, coastal areas, ports, etc.