In celebration of GIS Day, this episode of Mapping the Conversations takes a deep dive into the everyday uses of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Our Host Valrie Grant introduces the episode wher...

In this insightful episode of Mapping the Conversations, host Valrie Grant sits down with Boris Skopljak, Vice President of the Geospatial Sector at Trimble, to explore the rapidly evolving world of g...

This article presents five real-world cases illustrating how crewed aerial platforms are helping to preserve vital ecosystems: forests. With the planet’s forests facing numerous threats, advanced mo...

What are the lasting memories after spending three days at Intergeo? Which topics, trends and solutions made the biggest impression? While far from complete, this report is a personal reflection – s...

Ghent University in Belgium has launched an international research centre with the aim to address geospatial problems by improving spatial reasoning and analysing capabilities of artificial intelligen...

Welcome to a special episode of Mapping the Conversations! As we approach the one-year anniversary of the podcast, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the progress made in the geospatial community o...

The move from paper-based cadastral plans to structured cadastral data is one example of how data formats can erode protection of surveyors' intellectual property in Australia. Is there a better way t...

As Intergeo marks 150 years since its inception – if we also count its predecessors – Prof Rudolf Staiger offers a compelling look at the evolution of geospatial technology and the event’s pivot...

It is one of the most appealing and prestigious renovation projects in Europe: that of the government centre of the Netherlands, the ‘Binnenhof’, in The Hague. Fides Expertise is responsible for m...

In this episode of Mapping the Conversations, host Valrie Grant speaks with Dr. Stuart Minchin, Director-General of the Pacific Community (SPC), about the impact of geospatial technologies in the Paci...

From maps to Gbps: reality capture technology is being leveraged for fibre-to-the-home infrastructure. The digital economy is growing at an unprecedented rate, and global data consumption will increas...

Nokia hopes to leverage its communication technology expertise to make a significant impact in the market for uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs or 'drones'). Thomas Eder, head of Nokia’s Embedded Wirel...

Rapid aerial photogrammetry with high-precision GNSS georeferencing enables experts to precisely monitor eruptions even under extreme conditions, helping to keep people safe. Iceland is a hotbed of ...

The large variety of 3D data collection methods may be hard to grasp at times, with new trends and technologies emerging every other day. Drones are revolutionizing data capture with access to inacc...

PlX4Dcatch is an easy-to-use mobile 3D scanning and augmented reality (AR) visualization tool used by architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals. It combines photogrammetry and Li...

In the field of 3D scanning and surveying, Emesent´s real-time kinematics (RTK) solution for Hovermap stands out. By eliminating or reducing the need to lay out and georeference ground control points...

Many surveyors have come to depend on the connectivity, consistency and quality of the Trimble VRS Now correction service, and for a good reason: it works. It is a solid, proven, cost-effective tool p...

YellowScan has announced a collaboration with Argosdyne, whose latest UAV has officially received the C2 Class certification. This recognition opens a new chapter in the delivery of highly accurate, s...

The rising awareness of – and appetite for – geospatial and location-based solutions across Asia and beyond is driving a new economy. Geo Connect Asia has unveiled the strong ambition to grow its ...

MapAI, a pioneer in generative AI for geospatial data analytics, has announced the successful closure of a AUD $1.3 million funding round, backed by FrontierSI and UNSW Sydney. This milestone undersco...

FARO has introduced the Orbis Premium, a SLAM mobile scanner designed with advanced features to provide fast, precise and high-quality point cloud data in a single integrated solution. The device feat...