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Learn how surveyors and utilities teams turn raw LiDAR into professional deliverables with ROCK.Explore best practices, product walkthroughs, and real-world success stories powered by ROCK Cloud and ROCK hardware.
Aug 09, 2025
The Rock RTK Network offers surveyors, drone operators, and GIS professionals access to over 16,000 global base stations for just $40/month....
Aug 09, 2025
Planning LiDAR drone missions requires specialized software to ensure consistent altitude, precise IMU calibration, and accurate data collec...
Aug 07, 2025
The ROCK R3 Pro LiDAR made its Discovery Channel debut on "Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch," helping geologists scan hidden fault lines and terr...
Aug 05, 2025
Looking for the best drone for LiDAR mapping in 2025? This guide compares top platforms—DJI M350 RTK, Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat, and Free...
Aug 05, 2025
Rock Robotic’s R3 Pro V2 and ROCK Ultra systems fuse high-accuracy LiDAR and RGB imagery to create seamless, distortion-free orthophotos in ...
Aug 04, 2025
In a high-efficiency urban mapping mission over Denver, the ROCK Ultra LiDAR system captured 160 acres of complex terrain in a single batter...
Jul 31, 2025
The ROCK Ultra LiDAR mapped Van Bibber Creek at 120m altitude, capturing detailed terrain through dense vegetation. Its seven-return capabil...
Jul 31, 2025
Introduction Unmanned‑aircraft (UAV) laser‑scanning systems combine a lidar sensor with a global navigation satellite system (GNSS)...
Jul 29, 2025
Discover why 1550 nm LiDAR is revolutionizing aerial mapping. With superior eye safety, high-altitude performance, and unmatched vegetation ...
Jul 29, 2025
Discover how capturing multiple returns in UAV LiDAR improves ground detection under dense foliage, yielding better DEMs and classification....
Jul 28, 2025
Discover how the ROCK Ultra LiDAR system captures high-resolution, survey-grade data from 150 meters AGL. This in-depth walkthrough explores...
Jul 21, 2025
Discover how the ROCK Ultra LiDAR system captures high-resolution, survey-grade data from 150 meters AGL. This in-depth walkthrough explores...
Jul 18, 2025
Testing the ROCK Ultra’s canopy penetration and ground detail capture at Van Bibber Creek.
Jul 10, 2025
Watch the ROCK Ultra soar—mapping 159 acres from 120 m at 10 m/s with accuracy and speed.
Mar 15, 2025
In a viral video comparing autonomous vehicle sensors, YouTube creator Mark Rober used a ROCK R3 Pro LiDAR scanner to create the first-ever ...
Jan 26, 2025
The ROCK RTK Network transcends borders, offering global coverage with its vast array of GNSS base stations. This network is...
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Jan 25, 2025
In the world of LiDAR, precision and clarity are paramount. Yet, the path from data collection to actionable insights can be riddled with ch
Dec 26, 2024
Showing off the R3 Vegetation Penetration.
Oct 02, 2024
Combining aerial LiDAR and SLAM for a seamless dataset of the 56th Street Underpass in Denver, CO.
Aug 09, 2024
See the ROCK R3 Pro capture a 111-acre transmission corridor at an incredible density, delivering 4.3 cm RMS accuracy for demanding PLS-CADD...
Aug 08, 2024
Witness a unique application of the ROCK R3 Pro, mounted on a pontoon boat to capture 199 acres of the Jenkinson Lake coastline with mobile ...
Apr 25, 2024
Mobile LiDAR scanning with the ROCK Mobile Mount capturing 116 acres in WGS 84/UTM zone 10N.
Dec 19, 2023
Explore the process of flying the R3 Pro LiDAR scanner to map buildings using the DJI M300 drone.
Dec 12, 2023
With the ROCK 50 Plan as your foundation, you can harness the power of ROCK Pro Services to order detailed planimetric deliverables.
Dec 05, 2023
Power Line Surveying and Management Made Effortless with ROCK Processing Services for PLS-CADD.
Nov 27, 2023
ROCK Processing Services empowers your team to deliver complex project deliverables with expert precision and at competive prices.
Oct 24, 2023
LiDAR Mobile Mapping on a Boat with the ROCK R3 Pro
Oct 09, 2023
Explore how the ROCK R3 Pro LiDAR system overcomes the challenge of dense vegetation in land surveying.
Sep 20, 2023
The ROCK R3 Pro LiDAR is now compatible with any drone!
Sep 14, 2023
In this article, we'll delve into how to operate the R3 Pro with SLAM mode and share some valuable tips on capturing high-quality data.
Aug 26, 2023
See how the ROCK R3 Pro LiDAR captured a 117-acre site, including a sports complex and a major highway, delivering 0.078 ft RMS vertical acc...
Aug 15, 2023
Explore a complete as-built survey of a Hampton Inn hotel, captured with the ROCK R3 Pro in ROCK SLAM mode, showcasing detailed data from bo...
Aug 13, 2023
Discover how the ROCK R3 Pro V2 achieved survey-grade accuracy of 0.089 ft RMS on a 37-acre site with dense vegetation, validated by a regis...
Aug 04, 2023
In this informative guide, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process to ensure precise and accurate data collection every time.
Jun 15, 2023
Discover the unrivaled accuracy of the ROCK R3 Pro LiDAR system as it stands up to RTK GPS in a detailed case study conducted on an airport
Jun 09, 2023
Discover the power of value-based pricing for your drone LiDAR business. Learn how to determine the true worth of your services and set prof
Jun 09, 2023
Unveiling ROCK Cloud Business PLUS: an upgrade enhancing LiDAR processing, offering QC/QA, dedicated support, featured for the ROCK R3 PRO
May 20, 2023
The realm of spatial data collection and processing has been undergoing a transformation in the past few years, steered by the...
May 04, 2023
See how the ROCK R3 Pro and ROCK Vegetation Management service identified 712 vegetation encroachments along a 23-acre powerline corridor, p...
Apr 24, 2023
Get ready to experience the next level of accuracy and workflow with the new ROCK R3 Pro survey-grade LiDAR system!
Mar 14, 2023
In the world of forestry, LiDAR is an efficient way to get a quick read on the health of an area's vegetation.
Mar 10, 2023
As advances in drone LiDAR technology continue to accelerate, we expect to see an increase in its use for land surveys in hazardous terrain.
Mar 03, 2023
This project showcases the power of ROCK Planimetrics using only a high-resolution orthophoto captured by a DJI M3E drone—no LiDAR required.
Mar 01, 2023
We’re excited to launch ROCK Desktop, a free point cloud converter and visualizer. It converts your LAS files to LAZ files...
Feb 28, 2023
How did Surefire approach this extensive power line inspection project? One drone LiDAR flight at a time.
Feb 23, 2023
Construction site development is a complex process that requires precise planning and execution. Every detail must be accounted for...
Feb 21, 2023
To harness a drone's full potential, it's crucial to know how to stretch its battery life. This article offers seven useful tips to help inc
Feb 13, 2023
Transportation departments have a big job on their hands — they're in charge of keeping our roads, bridges, and other infrastructure in...
Feb 08, 2023
Mount Rushmore is known for its giant presidential faces carved into the Black Hills, but did you know that three of the four presidents...
Feb 06, 2023
Many traditional surveyors are hesitant to adopt drone LiDAR for their projects. We want to dispel some myths surveyors have about LiDAR.
Feb 02, 2023
LiDAR makes it seem like we're living in the future. Today's technology allows us to receive over one million laser pulses per second...
Jan 31, 2023
Kahuto Pacific was hired by a Canadian mining company to provide topographic, aerial LiDAR for a 2,500-acre (1,000-hectare) property.
Jan 27, 2023
Over the course of consulting with drone LiDAR clients, we've noticed three major project pitfalls DSPs make.
Jan 23, 2023
LiDAR, or Light Detection and Ranging, is a technology that uses laser pulses to measure distance and create high-resolution 3D models...
Jan 18, 2023
Ground Control Points (GCPs) are a crucial part of aerial surveying. They help make sure the data collected is as precise as possible.
Jan 10, 2023
Here's the top-level takeaway: Companies and contractors can save a significant amount of money in Construction and Earthworks projects.
Jan 09, 2023
In order to operate a drone beyond line of visual sight, the FAA requires operators to obtain a Part 107 BVLOS Waiver.
Jan 03, 2023
Do you ever find yourself in a time crunch? When it comes to last-second client projects, it's easy for panic to begin to settle in. But,...
Dec 22, 2022
Nearly every land surveying project needs updated, accurate contours. Whether you’re moving dirt, pouring concrete or measuring terrain.
Dec 19, 2022
As the use of drones continues to increase in the fields of surveying and mapping, there are a few key trends that we expect to see in 2023.
Nov 29, 2022
ROCK Cloud enables users of both LiDAR and Photogrammetry drones to reduce the burden of collecting data in the field efficiently.
Nov 16, 2022
As of January 1, 2023, Terrasolid software will no longer be free. Terrasolid will cost surveying professionals at least $1,500/year.
Nov 07, 2022
Ever wonder what questions the ROCK Support Team answers most often? Take a look at our most asked questions.
Nov 03, 2022
Here's a glossary of 20 of the most helpful LiDAR and surveying terms you need to know if you're starting to create 3D models and maps.
Oct 31, 2022
We're living in very exciting times! LiDAR data is growing in popularity with the advent of handheld SLAM systems. Notably, the Leica...
Oct 27, 2022
At ROCK Robotic, we've been doing our best to spread the word that LiDAR is the game-changer in land surveying. Experienced drone pilot...
Oct 25, 2022
The Section 179 deduction allows US taxpayers to expense qualifying purchases and to deduct the full purchase price of their equipment.
Jul 28, 2022
Introducing ROCK Strip Alignment — offered exclusively through the ROCK Cloud to help improve the accuracy of your DJI L1 LiDAR data.
May 26, 2022
ROCK Robotic's R2A LiDAR with the ROCK Cloud processing software can produce 1.65 cm accuracy! Bold statement, I know. So, let me break...
May 12, 2022
This article will discuss the results from the R2A LiDAR + Photogrammetry solution, alongside the output deliverables from the ROCK Cloud.
May 11, 2022
Aerial Drone LiDAR has never been more accessible. The new wave of LiDAR hardware spans a large price and quality range. In order to address
Apr 11, 2022
It just keeps getting better! We absolutely love this new Drone LiDAR 3D Mapped dataset. Now you can easily export videos of your LiDAR...
Mar 24, 2022
Good news... we have added a new feature to the ROCK Cloud! Now, you can quickly draw a polygon around an object to calculate the "Cut &...
Feb 18, 2022
We received amazing feedback from one of our ROCK Cloud users. He had nothing but great things to say about our LiDAR processing software.