Janusz Będkowski, DSc, PhD, from the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research at the Polish Academy of Sciences, is working on automating mobile mapping systems. His main interest lies in solving...

'GIM International' spoke to Blickfeld, a developer of Lidar sensors and software, to hear about other potentially relevant applications in smart cities, besides for autonomous driving. Despite the name, a self-driving...

Topcon Positioning Group has announced an expansion of the Topnet Live Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) network of correction solutions to support today’s work environments. The newly expanded global network...

Intergeo 2021 is returning as a physical event and will be held in Hannover from 21-23 September. There is a comprehensive safety strategy in place based on COVID-19 prevention rules;...

How can the dense point clouds that originate from 3D mapping be turned into useful game engine scenes? This article considers issues including point classification and segmentation, geometric accuracy and...

Trimble has announced the creation of Trimble Ventures, a venture fund focused on investing in early and growth-stage innovative companies that align with Trimble's mission of transforming work in the agriculture, construction, geospatial and...

The use of UAV-Lidar is being tested in the complex terrain of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. The aim of the University of Bristol team is to demonstrate that, in the...

Parrot has unveiled ANAFI Ai: a drone that sets new standards and capabilities for professionals. With a somewhat different appearance from most drones, it has insectile features. ANAFI Ai uses...

UAVs with a higher level of autonomy can make civil engineering inspections safer, faster and more accurate, plus they support the monitoring of infrastructural changes over time. The increasing development...

Kitty Hawk is buying what’s left of one-time DJI competitor 3D Robotics. Aircraft manufacturer Kitty Hawk produces electric personal air vehicles and is financially supported by Google co-founder Larry Page....