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With ten years of experience in digital data acquisition, Maximilian Reitzel bridges innovation and practice in rail infrastructure as head of construction management at DB Engineering & Consulting, p...

Few people have pushed the boundaries of spatial data, reality capture and 3D storytelling quite like Pete Kelsey. Throughout his career, he has helped archaeologists, engineers, documentary makers an...

Many surveying professionals – and contract specifications – use the term ‘accuracy’ without fully defining it, according to our technical editor Huibert-Jan Lekkerkerk. Using the ASPRS and IH...

Lidar technology has undergone significant advancements in the past ten years, revolutionizing applications in various fields such as surveying, forestry, urban planning and environmental monitoring. ...

With the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, automating building extraction from remote sensing data has gained significant traction. By leveraging Lidar and aerial-image digital s...

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...
Desert Creative Group and Tersus GNSS have collaborated on the 3D capture of Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado, USA, with centimetre precision. The two partners documented the site using the Tersus M...
At a time when demand for integrated, end-to-end geospatial workflows is accelerating, Revolution Geosystems has acquired Phoenix LiDAR Systems, a recognized innovator in flexible, survey-grade Lidar ...
Emesent chose Geo Week 2026 in Denver, USA, to launch the Emesent GX1. As an integrated, highly accurate all-in-one mobile scanning system combining simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), Lidar...
Topcon Positioning Systems has introduced the CR-S1, a handheld scanning system that integrates Lidar, panoramic cameras, visual SLAM cameras and a GNSS antenna in a single unit. The device is designe...
Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has introduced the Leica MultiMapper – a compact hybrid airborne system that integrates imaging and Lidar in a single, easy-to-deploy platform. Designed for helico...
The Reality Capture Network (RCN) will host a series of sessions at Geo Week 2026, taking place from 16-18 February in Denver, Colorado, illustrating how reality capture has matured from a straightfor...
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.