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From drones and satellites to airborne-based sensors and Lidar, advances in remote sensing and geospatial information science are driving the development of innovative methods for data acquisition, pr...

When considering Lidar technology for forest inventory, it is essential to evaluate the trade-offs of each platform. This article provides some pointers. There is a critical need for rapid, rigorous,...

As part of a Catalan government project to improve the management of its marine environment, ICGC cooperated with Field to use airborne Lidar bathymetry (ALB) to survey the Catalan coastal zone. The r...

Thanks to rapid improvements, aerial laser scanning systems now offer great potential in road surveying compared with traditional photogrammetry-based methods. Using the high-density 3D point clouds r...

How can laser scanning and surveying firms stand out from the growing competition? This article provides tips for service providers striving to keep up with the latest technological trends while avoid...

A project in Aotearoa/New Zealand is combining the use of high-quality DEMs from satellite photogrammetric mapping (SPM) with Lidar technologies to model hazards such as snow avalanches. The resulting...
Pythagoras BV and Terra Drone have entered into a strategic collaboration to introduce a customized white-label software solution for the Japanese market. The partnership brings together Terra Drone's...
As governments increasingly rely on high-quality geospatial intelligence to support policy-making, infrastructure planning and risk management, accurate elevation data has become a strategic resource....
As cities and regions push for richer spatial data while keeping flight time and costs under control, airborne mapping systems are under pressure to deliver more with less. Against that backdrop, Leic...
Castle Surveys has become the first UK company to own and operate two Leica TRK mobile mapping systems: the TRK Neo 500 and TRK Neo 700. By offering this dual-system capability, the company hopes to r...
A new partnership enables UP42 customers across the USA and Canada to access NV5’s high-accuracy Lidar datasets for infrastructure monitoring and vegetation management as well as a broad spectrum of...
Canada’s National Elevation Data Strategy is celebrating a decade of transforming how businesses, governments and communities access and use high-resolution elevation data, a critical foundation for...
Lidar, short for Light Detection and Ranging surveying, represents a sophisticated measuring system leveraging the power of light. Widely recognized for its versatility, Lidar is extensively applied in diverse fields such as archaeology, forestry, geography, geology, seismology, remote sensing, and contour mapping. Its influence is steadily expanding into various geomatics applications, broadening its impact on different industries.
The market for laser scanning, a key component of Lidar technology, is experiencing robust growth. This surge is propelled by the development of more efficient and cost-effective methods for processing Lidar data. These advancements unlock new possibilities across a spectrum of disciplines, including but not limited to construction and engineering, industrial facilities, topographical applications, and cultural heritage preservation.
As Lidar continues to evolve, it plays a pivotal role in reshaping the landscape of measurement and mapping technologies. Its adoption is driven by the demand for higher precision and detailed data, fostering innovation and creating opportunities in fields where accuracy and spatial understanding are paramount. Whether unraveling the hidden features of archaeological sites or optimizing construction processes, Lidar stands as a transformative force in modern geospatial applications.