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Does Better Positioning Really Improve Mapping Accuracy?

June 5, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

SimActive and Applanix Experts to Discuss the Role of High-Accuracy Positioning in Aerial Mapping

positioning systems for mapping accuracy

Register for the Webinar:
Thursday, June 12 | Two Live Sessions: 10 AM CET and 10 AM PST
Register here

SimActive will host a live interview on Thursday, June 12, bringing together two industry experts to explore the impact of advanced positioning systems on mapping accuracy. The session, titled “Does Better Positioning Really Improve Mapping Accuracy?”, will feature Eric Andelin, CP, Senior Workflow Advisor at SimActive, and Dr. Mohammed Mostafa, Lead Technical Authority for Mobile Mapping at Trimble Applanix.

This free webinar will take place at two times to accommodate global participants: 10 AM CET and 10 AM PST. Attendees can register at the link provided above and at the end of this article.

Focus on Positioning Systems for Mapping

The discussion will focus on how high-accuracy positioning systems improve the quality of large-scale mapping projects. These systems play a critical role when integrated into aerial triangulation workflows using software like SimActive’s Correlator3D.

“High-accuracy positioning systems, such as those developed by Applanix, are crucial for ensuring the quality of large-scale mapping projects utilizing new sensors and multi-sensor systems,” said the event announcement.

These systems help produce precise outputs such as digital elevation models (DEMs), orthomosaics, and 3D models. They also provide alternatives to traditional ground control points by offering direct georeferencing, which is useful in areas where ground control is not possible.

Guest Expert Shares Real-World Insights

Dr. Mohammed Mostafa, a recognized authority on positioning and sensor integration, will join the session to share his technical knowledge and experience.

“Dr. Mostafa joins us to share his expertise in these technologies and how Correlator3D enables optimal outcomes,” the announcement said.

Attendees will gain insights into:

  • Choosing the right positioning systems

  • How to integrate those systems with mapping sensors

  • Importing positional data into Correlator3D

  • Measuring and understanding mapping accuracies

This session is geared toward mapping professionals, drone operators, and geospatial engineers who want to improve the accuracy and reliability of their deliverables.

How to Attend

The webinar will be live on Thursday, June 12, with two available sessions at 10 AM CET and 10 AM PST.

Register now to reserve your spot: https://hubs.ly/Q03pzQRB0

Read more:

  • SimActive Releases Correlator3D Version 10.4 with Enhanced 3D Model Controls
  • US Army Corps of Engineers Deploys SimActive’s Correlator3D for Coastal Corridor Mapping
  • Enhancing Drone Mapping with RTK and PPK: Insights from SimActive’s Eric Andelin
Miriam McNabb

Miriam McNabb is the Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, a professional drone services marketplace, and a fascinated observer of the emerging drone industry and the regulatory environment for drones. Miriam has penned over 3,000 articles focused on the commercial drone space and is an international speaker and recognized figure in the industry.  Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and over 20 years of experience in high tech sales and marketing for new technologies.
For drone industry consulting or writing, Email Miriam.

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