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Mobile Mapping

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.

SimActive software used for corridor mapping along coasts
coastal mapping

SimActive software used for corridor mapping along coasts

March 31, 2025

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...

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Flyability enhances mapping drone with autonomous return feature
autonomy

Flyability enhances mapping drone with autonomous return feature

March 26, 2025

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...

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Innovative sensor box advances 3D urban planning data in Wuppertal
mobile mapping

Innovative sensor box advances 3D urban planning data in Wuppertal

March 26, 2025

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...

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Finland uses self-driving cars to collect geospatial data
autonomous data collection

Finland uses self-driving cars to collect geospatial data

March 26, 2025

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...

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Nigeria launches drone surveying pilot project to map capital Abuja
digital twin

Nigeria launches drone surveying pilot project to map capital Abuja

March 25, 2025

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...

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EMODnet Bathymetry 2024 DTM strengthens marine mapping with updated data
seabed mapping

EMODnet Bathymetry 2024 DTM strengthens marine mapping with updated data

March 25, 2025

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...

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The crucial role of standards for geodata
geospatial data

The crucial role of standards for geodata

March 24, 2025

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...

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Intergeo and 3DISE partner up to strengthen connections between geospatial and reality capture communities
geospatial community

Intergeo and 3DISE partner up to strengthen connections between geospatial and reality capture communities

March 20, 2025

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...

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All eyes on Earth observation
satellite data

All eyes on Earth observation

March 20, 2025

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, ...

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Planet and Anthropic to turn satellite imagery into actionable insights with Claude AI
earth observation

Planet and Anthropic to turn satellite imagery into actionable insights with Claude AI

March 20, 2025

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 ...

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Aispeco and Teledyne Geospatial present innovative airborne asset management solution
Lidar

Aispeco and Teledyne Geospatial present innovative airborne asset management solution

March 20, 2025

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...

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Ordnance Survey unlocks new data-driven innovation with Snowflake
geospatial data

Ordnance Survey unlocks new data-driven innovation with Snowflake

March 20, 2025

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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Virtual Surveyor unveils time-based design tools for smart drone surveying
uav imagery

Virtual Surveyor unveils time-based design tools for smart drone surveying

March 18, 2025

Virtual Surveyor has introduced a fresh set of Basic Topographic Design tools in Version 10 of its smart drone surveying software, enabling users to design simple terrain modifications such as graded ...

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Scaling Global Land Rights through Geospatial Innovation Podcast
geospatial

Scaling Global Land Rights through Geospatial Innovation

March 18, 2025

Join host Valrie Grant for a powerful conversation with Amy Coughenour Betancourt, the CEO of Cadasta, an organization at the forefront of using geospatial technology to advance land and resource righ...

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OxTS launches infrastructure-less GNSS-denied localization solution
positioning

OxTS launches infrastructure-less GNSS-denied localization solution

March 13, 2025

OxTS has launched WayFinder, a new solution designed to enable localization in GNSS-denied environments. Integrating a GNSS/INS system, an onboard processor, a Lidar scanner and two cameras, the solut...

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