New system combines advanced LiDAR, dual mapping cameras and two positioning options for professional surveying and mapping. GeoCue has expanded its standard aerial LiDAR portfolio with the launch of the TrueView 550. The company announced the new mapping system at INTERGEO 2026 in Munich, Germany. The TrueView 550 builds on GeoCue’s TrueView 539 and TrueView 540 systems. It … [Read more...] about GeoCue Launches TrueView 550 Aerial LiDAR System at INTERGEO
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Two Shenzhen Rivals, Two Different Paths to the U.S. Market
As Insta360 expands across cameras and drones, restrictions on DJI could create an opening for its increasingly direct Chinese competitor. News and Commentary.  DJI and Insta360 are neighbors as well as rivals in Shenzhen, China’s technology hub. Both have built global businesses around cameras and advanced imaging. Increasingly, they are also competing for the same … [Read more...] about Two Shenzhen Rivals, Two Different Paths to the U.S. Market
HOVERAir’s UK Launch Raises a Bigger Question: Who Will Serve America’s Consumer Drone Market?
HOVERAir has announced the UK launch of its new X1 Smart, a 99-gram self-flying camera designed to make aerial content creation easier for everyday users. The ultra-light aircraft launches from the user's hand, follows subjects automatically, and captures hands-free video without requiring traditional piloting skills. According to the company, the launch completes HOVERAir's … [Read more...] about HOVERAir’s UK Launch Raises a Bigger Question: Who Will Serve America’s Consumer Drone Market?
Teledyne FLIR OEM Launches Lepton XDS Dual Thermal-Visible Camera Module
Compact MSX-Enabled System Targets Rapid OEM Integration Across Embedded and Industrial Applications Teledyne FLIR OEM has introduced the Lepton® XDS, a compact dual thermal and visible camera module, at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The new module brings the company’s patented MSX® imaging technology into a small, OEM-ready format. The company says the product is built … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR OEM Launches Lepton XDS Dual Thermal-Visible Camera Module
SimActive Integrates Phase One iXM-FS130 for High-Resolution Aerial Mapping
Correlator3D enables sub-centimeter processing for fixed-wing survey missions SimActive has announced full support for the Phase One iXM-FS130 sensor in its Correlator3D platform. The integration allows mapping professionals to process sub-centimeter aerial imagery efficiently while maintaining speed and accuracy. The company made the announcement on February 19, 2026. … [Read more...] about SimActive Integrates Phase One iXM-FS130 for High-Resolution Aerial Mapping
