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UAV

The Impact of the New EU Drone Regulations

What do these new rules mean in practice?

April 13, 2021

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

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

April 11, 2021

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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.

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New Leica CityMapper-2L

April 11, 2021

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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.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

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

Photogrammetry and LiDAR (light detection and ranging) can produce similar outputs. Understanding their technological differences is crucial for land surveyors and geospatial professionals.

Mary E. Shacklett

October 19, 2020

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

DRONES

How to Use Drones for Equipment Monitoring and Inspection

Megan Nichols

September 16, 2020

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There are certain best practices that should be followed.

REPORTS

Five Reasons Land Survey Firms Invest in Drones

The drone market is projected to grow to $43 billion by 2024 — a compound growth rate of around 20.5 percent

September 15, 2020

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

ICE TIME

New Ice Time App Monitors Changes in Lake Ice

Emell Derra Adolphus

Mary E. Shacklett Linda Duffy Benjamin Pinguet

September 14, 2020

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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

April 23, 2020

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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

April 6, 2020

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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?

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.