ROCK Cloud

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ROCK SLAM LiDAR with the R3 Pro: A Comprehensive Guide

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.

5 min

Case Study: Drone Services Provider Navigates a 2,500-Acre Gold Mine Site in Fiji

Kahuto Pacific was hired by a Canadian mining company to provide topographic, aerial LiDAR for a 2,500-acre (1,000-hectare) property.

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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.

4 min

Case Study: Construction Company Saves $300k by Updating Contours with ROCK Cloud

Here's the top-level takeaway: Companies and contractors can save a significant amount of money in Construction and Earthworks projects.

3 min

Case Study: 25 Acres of LiDAR Data Captured (and Delivered) in Under 48 Hours

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,...

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3 Types of Contours — Which Option is Best for your Surveying Project?

Nearly every land surveying project needs updated, accurate contours. Whether you’re moving dirt, pouring concrete or measuring terrain.

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Case Study: Creating Planimetrics from an Orthomosaic Map Using ROCK Cloud

ROCK Cloud enables users of both LiDAR and Photogrammetry drones to reduce the burden of collecting data in the field efficiently.

4 min

Here's a Better Alternative for Processing DJI Zenmuse L1 LiDAR Data

As of January 1, 2023, Terrasolid software will no longer be free. Terrasolid will cost surveying professionals at least $1,500/year.

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Top 10 LiDAR Support Questions: Answered by the ROCK Support Team

Ever wonder what questions the ROCK Support Team answers most often? Take a look at our most asked questions.

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10 Reasons Why ROCK Cloud is the Best LiDAR Data Processing Software

We're living in very exciting times! LiDAR data is growing in popularity with the advent of handheld SLAM systems. Notably, the Leica...

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Featured Use Case: Surveying 750 Acres in Under 12 Hours with ROCK R2A LiDAR

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...

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IRS Section 179 Changes Coming: Why You Should Invest in LiDAR Equipment by the End of 2022

The Section 179 deduction allows US taxpayers to expense qualifying purchases and to deduct the full purchase price of their equipment.

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How-To Improve DJI Zenmuse L1 Accuracy w/ Strip Alignment in ROCK Cloud LiDAR Processing Software

Introducing ROCK Strip Alignment — offered exclusively through the ROCK Cloud to help improve the accuracy of your DJI L1 LiDAR data.

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Get 1.65 cm Accuracy Results with the ROCK R2A Drone LiDAR & ROCK Cloud 3D Data Processing Software

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...

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Capturing Aerial Drone LiDAR & Photogrammetry in a Single Flight (Earthworks Demo)

This article will discuss the results from the R2A LiDAR + Photogrammetry solution, alongside the output deliverables from the ROCK Cloud.

4 min

Improving Accuracy of DJI Zenmuse L1 with ROCK Cloud 3D LiDAR Data Processing Software

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

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Turn your LiDAR data into stunning animations using the ROCK Cloud.

It just keeps getting better! We absolutely love this new Drone LiDAR 3D Mapped dataset. Now you can easily export videos of your LiDAR...

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Easily calculate Volumetrics with the ROCK Cloud Stockpile Tool.

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 &...

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Four Crews? Four Weeks? Forget that! ROCK can help get the job done in one day.

We received amazing feedback from one of our ROCK Cloud users. He had nothing but great things to say about our LiDAR processing software.