GeoDataPoint Blog

Drone Adoption in Surveying

October 30, 2018

What are some of the hurdles in drone adoption for the surveying industry? Re-education and cost might be a couple of them.

Editor's Note: Stop, Listen and Collaborate

Alexis Brumm

October 8, 2018

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With innovative avenues of business comes the question of new market opportunities and whether companies should pursue them.

Editor’s Note: Technology Takeover

Alexis Brumm

September 4, 2018

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Have you ever taken a second to think about how much technology has affected – or should I say infiltrated – our lives lately?

Facility Management Goes Geospatial

Mary E. Shacklett

September 4, 2018

Geospatial technology is adding another dimension to facilities management that further improves how companies use and pay for their facilities and facility-related expenses.

Geospatial Technology in Forestry

Mary E. Shacklett

August 6, 2018

How does geospatial technology facilitate superior information gathering that supports forestry best practices?

How the Drone Market is Picking Up Speed

Mary E. Shacklett

July 6, 2018

Some of the leading areas in drone adoption in the U.S. have been in the construction industry, real estate, surveying and mining. Why these markets? And how are drones picking up speed?

Editor’s Note: How to Reap the Rewards of Relationships

Alexis Brumm

June 13, 2018

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Relationships you build with colleagues and people you meet at trade shows can all benefit you and your business in the long run. But it’s not just about creating relationships; it’s also about maintaining them.

The Challenges of Using Drones Without Internet

Mary E. Shacklett

May 3, 2018

How can drone users acquire data when they're unable to rely on real-time Internet connectivity for data transport, especially in remote locations?

There are times when solo efforts are needed, but it may still be best practice to send a team into the field, even if that team consists of just a pilot and co-pilot.

Waiting to Adopt Technologies Can Be Part of a Business Strategy

Perry Trunick

April 24, 2018

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The fast pace of change in technology means any delay in making choices related to a particular technology can put you behind. Avoiding a decision is not a good tactic, but waiting can be part of a strategic business decision.