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.
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Matterport has introduced the all-new Matterport Pro3 Camera along with major updates to its industry-leading digital twin cloud platform. The Pro3 is a breakthrough in 3D capture technology, ready to...
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The vibe at Intergeo 2022 felt almost just the same as pre-pandemic times, and a wide range of innovative hardware and software solutions were on display. The geospatial industry is clearly back in bu...
Ouster and Velodyne have entered into a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction. The proposed merger is expected to drive significant value creation and result in a strong financial ...
The members of DVW have unanimously elected Prof Rudolf Staiger as the next president. He will succeed Prof Hansjörg Kutterer who has held the role since 2016. Staiger will take up his position at th...
Hexagon's Geosystems division has announced that the HxGN Content Program will refresh aerial data of eight US states at 15cm resolution for the 2023 collection season, including Texas, Washington, ...
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