Collecting geospatial data from a moving platform is known as mobile mapping. Mobile mapping systems are often equipped with a variety of photographic, radar, Lidar or other types of remote sensing systems. GIM International has picked a selection of the best mobile mapping stories, ranging from mobile mapping using cars to other platforms such as a backpack.
To take the geospatial sector’s pulse, we asked representatives from three leading industry associations – FIG, ISPRS and ICA – for their views on the key developments and challenges shaping the...
Many geospatial professionals may have already noticed that Zoller + Fröhlich has recently introduced the Z+F Imager 5024 series, expanding its portfolio of phase-based terrestrial 3D laser scanners....
Vexcel Imaging has announced its latest evolution in large-format nadir and oblique aerial imaging technology: the UltraCam Osprey 4.2. Designed to deliver the highest-detail photogrammetric image qua...
The Correlator3D software solution of SimActive was recently used by the US Army Corps of Engineers for corridor mapping along coasts. The software is used to process imagery and create mapping produc...
Flyability has introduced a 'Smart Return-to-Home' (RTH) feature for its Elios 3 drone, enhancing its autonomous capabilities. This feature allows the drone to return to its take-off point using the s...
As part of the DigiTal Zwilling (‘digital twin’) core project, the Mobile Urban Mapper mini (MUM-mini) sensor box was used to conduct the first in a series of surveys in the Germany city of Wupper...
As autonomous vehicles become more prevalent, the geospatial data they collect plays a vital role in addressing urban challenges. The Finnish Geospatial Research Institute’s self-driving car continu...
In one of the first such initiatives in Africa, Nigeria is set to launch a pioneering drone survey project aimed at creating digital twin maps of the country's capital, Abuja. The project will utilize...
The latest release of the EMODnet Bathymetry digital terrain model (DTM) marks a significant step in advancing marine mapping. Developed with the support of the European Commission and the EMODnet Bat...
During Peter Parslow’s term as chair of ISO/TC 211, the committee celebrated 30 years of developing and maintaining standards for the geospatial community. In this conversation with him, he reflects...
A strategic collaboration between Intergeo and 3DISE is uniting two of the most innovative platforms in the industry to create new synergies between the geospatial and reality capture communities. Int...
Contrary to what one might think, mapping and surveying professionals have so far been making limited use of the data from the hundreds of Earth observation satellites capturing images of our planet, ...
Planet Labs will begin using Anthropic's Claude to revolutionize how we understand and analyse our changing planet. By using Claude on Planet’s daily scan of the Earth, Planet could create powerful ...
Teledyne Geospatial, in partnership with Aispeco, will be showcasing the Network Surveyor solution at Distributech 2025. This leading event for transmission and distribution will be held from 24-27 Ma...
Ordnance Survey (OS) has revealed that its open datasets are now available through Snowflake Marketplace. This paves the way for innovation across sectors from urban development and EV infrastructure ...
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