Leading Geospatial Event Moves to Utah’s Expanding Technology Hub Geo Week will relocate to Salt Lake City, Utah in 2027, according to an announcement issued this week. The move shifts the event from Denver, Colorado to one of the fastest-growing technology markets in the United States. Organizers say the relocation reflects the strength of Utah’s geospatial ecosystem and … [Read more...] about Geo Week to Relocate to Salt Lake City in 2027
Mapping
Spexi Orthomosaic Drone Imagery Now Available on SkyWatch Platform
SkyWatch has announced the addition of Spexi orthomosaic drone imagery to its platform, expanding access to standardized aerial data for mapping and analysis. The integration allows users to source ultra-high-resolution drone imagery directly through SkyWatch’s EXPLORE and HUB applications. With the launch, SkyWatch customers can access Spexi’s stitched, orthorectified imagery … [Read more...] about Spexi Orthomosaic Drone Imagery Now Available on SkyWatch Platform
Nearmap and New Light Deploy FEMA Disaster Response System.
Nearmap and New Light Technologies have deepened their collaboration to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during major natural disasters. The partnership centers on using high‑recency aerial imagery and automated workflows to speed damage assessment, coordination, and relief‑funding decisions across presidential disaster declarations. How drones and … [Read more...] about Nearmap and New Light Deploy FEMA Disaster Response System.
Phase One Unveils iXM-FS130 Camera for Sub-Centimeter Aerial Mapping
Phase One has announced the iXM-FS130, a next-generation aerial mapping camera designed to capture sub-centimeter ground sample distance imagery from fixed-wing aircraft at speeds exceeding 120 knots. The camera introduces Phase One's patented Fusion Shutter technology to the commercial aerial mapping market. This enables operators to maintain image quality while increasing … [Read more...] about Phase One Unveils iXM-FS130 Camera for Sub-Centimeter Aerial Mapping
UAVOS Tests Stratospheric Drone Payload for Earth Observation
UAVOS has announced successful flight testing of an advanced optoelectronic payload system integrated aboard the ApusNeo 18, a solar-powered high-altitude pseudo-satellite developed in partnership with Mira Aerospace. The stratospheric drone payload demonstrated impressive earth observation capabilities during recent test flights conducted from 15,000 meters … [Read more...] about UAVOS Tests Stratospheric Drone Payload for Earth Observation
