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.

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

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.

From Space Lasers to Autonomous Vehicles: The History of LiDAR

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...

Top 3 Drone LiDAR Project Pitfalls (and How to Avoid Them)

Over the course of consulting with drone LiDAR clients, we've noticed three major project pitfalls DSPs make.

What is LiDAR?

LiDAR, or Light Detection and Ranging, is a technology that uses laser pulses to measure distance and create high-resolution 3D models...

GCP Best Practices for Aerial Surveying Projects

Ground Control Points (GCPs) are a crucial part of aerial surveying. They help make sure the data collected is as precise as possible.

Understanding FAA Regulations for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Drone Operations

In order to operate a drone beyond line of visual sight, the FAA requires operators to obtain a Part 107 BVLOS Waiver.

7 Drone Surveying & 3D Mapping Industry Predictions & Trends for 2023

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.

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