5 Ways LiDAR Can Measure Vegetation Health in the Forestry Industry

In the world of forestry, LiDAR is an efficient way to get a quick read on the health of an area's vegetation.

Surveying Tricky Terrain? Drone LiDAR for the Win!

As advances in drone LiDAR technology continue to accelerate, we expect to see an increase in its use for land surveys in hazardous terrain.

Easily convert LAS to LAZ and view your point cloud in the field with ROCK Desktop (Free Download!)

We’re excited to launch ROCK Desktop, a free point cloud converter and visualizer. It converts your LAS files to LAZ files...

Case Study: Using ROCK LiDAR to Inspect Power Lines Across California

How did Surefire approach this extensive power line inspection project? One drone LiDAR flight at a time.

How to Use Drone LiDAR for Construction Site Development

Construction site development is a complex process that requires precise planning and execution. Every detail must be accounted for...

7 Ways to Boost Your Drone's Battery Life

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

Major Benefits of Using LiDAR Surveying for Transportation Departments

Transportation departments have a big job on their hands — they're in charge of keeping our roads, bridges, and other infrastructure in...

3 Surveyors and Another Guy: An Incomplete History of Famous U.S. Surveyors

Mount Rushmore is known for its giant presidential faces carved into the Black Hills, but did you know that three of the four presidents...

Drones Are Going to Take Our Jobs: Dispelling Myths About UAVs in the Surveying Industry

Many traditional surveyors are hesitant to adopt drone LiDAR for their projects. We want to dispel some myths surveyors have about LiDAR.

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