https://www.pobonline.com/rss/3111 en-us While the instruments and equipment of AEC have not reached the levels of autonomy that we might associate with the term "robot," they are evolving towards becoming more like "cobots."

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/102402 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:08:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/102402-are-laser-scanners-for-aec-evolving-into-cobots The AlphaAir 450 is a very lightweight and compact all-in-one sensor. 

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/102344 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:04:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/102344-chc-navigation-introduces-new-cost-effective-uav-lidar-system A small and powerful LiDAR sensor for the Trinity F90+ UAS.

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/102331 Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:46:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/102331-qube-240-payload-is-a-geomatics-grade-lidar-scanner-for-the-trinity-f90-uav http://www.pobonline.com/articles/102291 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/102291-what-land-surveyors-need-to-know-about-the-technologies-revolutionizing-the-profession http://www.pobonline.com/articles/102247 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/102247-drone-based-lidar-helps-clover-run-stream-restoration-in-west-virginia stream restoration and monitoring The adoption of drone-based 3D LiDAR mapping technology is an important advancement in the field of stream restoration and monitoring. Compared to traditional surveying and monitoring methods, the use of drone-based LiDAR allows for the rapid inspection and monitoring of miles of stream corridor in very short time periods, providing precise, accurate and consistent data. disabled angler at Patriots4 (P4) Outdoor Resort The adoption of drone-based 3D LiDAR mapping technology is an important advancement in the field of stream restoration and monitoring. Compared to traditional surveying and monitoring methods, the use of drone-based LiDAR allows for the rapid inspection and monitoring of miles of stream corridor in very short time periods, providing precise, accurate and consistent data. cabin by Clover Run stream in West Virginia The Clover Run stream in West Virginia has an elevation of 1542 feet and is situated nearby to Saint George, close to St George Park. point cloud of cabin by Clover Run The high-resolution images (point clouds) produced by RedTail LiDAR Systems’ RTL-400 can be used in all aspects of stream restoration projects, including identification of landslides and areas of erosion that could impact restoration, creation of flow and slope models, documentation of as-built structures and conditions and planning for stream access and stream side trail development. point cloud of cabins by Clover Run The high-resolution images (point clouds) produced by RedTail LiDAR Systems’ RTL-400 can be used in all aspects of stream restoration projects, including identification of landslides and areas of erosion that could impact restoration, creation of flow and slope models, documentation of as-built structures and conditions and planning for stream access and stream side trail development. point cloud of cabins by Clover Run stream in West Virginia The high-resolution images (point clouds) produced by RedTail LiDAR Systems’ RTL-400 can be used in all aspects of stream restoration projects, including identification of landslides and areas of erosion that could impact restoration, creation of flow and slope models, documentation of as-built structures and conditions and planning for stream access and stream side trail development. http://www.pobonline.com/blogs/23/post/102003 Wed, 15 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/blogs/23-geodatapoint-blog/post/102003-trends-for-commercial-uavs-in-2020 When the search for the City of the Lost Monkey God began, LiDAR was relatively unknown.

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101671 Wed, 15 May 2019 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101671-book-puts-lidar-at-center-of-adventure http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101632 Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:30:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101632-lidar-takes-its-place-on-drones Leica’s Cyclone FIELD 360 app has received its second award for design.

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101629 Wed, 24 Apr 2019 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101629-d-laser-scanning-mobile-device-app-wins-award Technology is on display April 30-May 2, 2019 at the BuildTech Conference & Expo at  the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Ill.

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101612 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101612-buildtech-conference-expo-features-bim-lidar-and-ai Vista-Edge provides customers with a cost-effective solution for viewing LiDAR data.

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101605 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101605-cepton-releases-vista-edge-lidar-kit RIEGL won the Geospatial Excellence Award in the Technology Innovation category at the 2019 MAPPS Winter Conference.

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101582 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101582-riegl-wins-mapps-geospatial-technology-excellence-award The sensor was awarded the CES Innovation Award in the Vehicle Intelligence and Self-Driving Technology category.

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101562 Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101562-ousters-lidar-sensor-wins-ces-2019-innovation-award http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101543 Thu, 03 Jan 2019 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101543-geoslam-introduces-zeb-horizon-3d-mobile-scanner lduffy@aproposresearch.com (Linda Duffy) http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101541 Fri, 21 Dec 2018 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101541-geospatial-data-essential-in-historic-preservation-efforts damage from Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans Ninth Ward Severe damage in the historic Lower Ninth Ward as a result of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 revealed a lack of comprehensive documentation and created major survey and restoration challenges. Photo courtesy of Deidre McCarthy story map of historic sites in path of Hurricanes Irma and Maria A story map created by CRGIS after Hurricanes Irma and Maria shows historic sites documented by HABS/HAER/HALS and how they were impacted by the hurricanes. Image courtesy of Deidre McCarthy database of documented sites in New Orleans historic districts A digital database of fully documented sites within selected historic districts in New Orleans serves as one of FEMA’s Section 106 mitigation efforts in the event of another natural disaster in the region. Image courtesy of Deidre McCarthy buildings and resources marked for demolition by City of New Orleans A detailed survey of "red tagged" buildings and resources, marked for demolition by the City of New Orleans, was undertaken by FEMA and CRGIS after Hurricane Katrina as part of the Section 106 response to the damage caused. Image courtesy of Deidre McCarthy LiDARUSA announced they now offer leasing options to qualifying U.S. buyers with Allegiant Partners Inc.

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101547 Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101547-lidarusa-announces-leasing-with-allegiant-partners The new products are all designed to increase flexibility, range and efficiency in customers’ LiDAR acquisition workflow more than ever.

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101501 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101501-phoenix-lidar-systems-announces-new-lidar-solutions The latest upgrades introduce a new bathymetric LiDAR high resolution technology that increase the bathymetric point density by a factor four.

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101500 Thu, 18 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101500-leica-geosystems-releases-hydrographic-systems-upgrades The FARO - STORMBEE airborne solution enables wide-area scanning missions.

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101480 Wed, 26 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101480-faro-and-stormbee-announce-airborne-3d-scanning-solution The Direct Detect LiDAR technology is able to deliver the high precision and reliability of LiDAR at a significantly lower cost.

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101476 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101476-nrg-systems-purchases-lidar-technology-by-pentalum All-in-one sensor features embedded perception software.

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101468 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101468-quanergy-announces-availability-of-solid-state-lidar-sensor http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101437 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 08:30:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101437-geospatial-technologies-aid-traffic-accident-investigation accident site scan Courts now routinely accept registered accident site scans, such as this one, into evidence. All photos courtesy of FARO laser scanner Laser scanners have helped law enforcement and others with the need to document an accident scene. traffic accident documentation Many law enforcement agencies have moved to using laser scanners for traffic accident documentation and forensics because of the time and cost savings. The 120-line scanner delivers 200-meters of range and 0.2 degrees of spatial resolution.

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101327 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101327-cepton-announces-next-generation-lidar-solution kingv@bnpmedia.com (Valerie King) http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101287 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 08:45:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101287-geo-positions-lidar-and-gis-aid-coastal-mapping Ken Buja Ken Buja is an IT specialist with the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS). Source: Ken Buja habitat map Habitat maps are generated using a combination of semi-automated classification and visual interpretation techniques from aerial photography, multi-beam sonar and satellite imagery. Source: Ken Buja sidescan sonar data from Lake Michigan This sidescan sonar data, collected in Lake Michigan in June 2017, shows the extensive mussel beds off Manitowoc, Wis., on the right side of the image. Source: Ken Buja habitat map of St. Croix Buja’s team has gathered high-resolution, multi-beam sonar data to produce bathymetric and benthic habitat maps in the U.S. Caribbean for the past 15 years. Source: Ken Buja mshacklett@twdtransworld.com (Mary E. Shacklett) Affordable LiDAR scanners have given surveyors and engineers more information than ever before.

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/blogs/23/post/101283 Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/blogs/23-geodatapoint-blog/post/101283-lidar-scanners-provide-affordable-geospatial-options The RL-SV1S is designed to offer an economical self-leveling solution for single slope applications.

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101263 Fri, 02 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101263-topcon-releases-rotating-laser-for-single-slope-application Riegl’s miniVUX-1UAV miniaturized LiDAR sensor received the 2017 MAPPS Technology Innovation award.

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101260 Fri, 02 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101260-riegl-lidar-sensor-recognized http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101251 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101251-faro-focuss70 http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101250 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101250-cepton-launches-sora-200-lidar-sensor http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101249 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101249-riegl-vz-2000i-3d