A New Moment for BVLOS Operations Drone operators in the U.S. now have more access to Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waivers than ever before. These waivers allow a single operator to fly longer routes without placing observers along the entire path. The FAA’s recent publication of the BVLOS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) also marks the first step toward routine … [Read more...] about Blue Marble Shows How AI and LiDAR Deliver ROI for Rail Operators
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Blue Marble Geographics Unveils Global Mapper® v26.2 at Intergeo 2025
New update delivers user-driven interface improvements, expanded visualization tools, and enhanced file format support. Blue Marble Geographics has announced the release of Global Mapper® v26.2, the latest version of its all-in-one GIS software. The update was introduced this week at Intergeo 2025, the international mapping conference taking place in Frankfurt, Germany this … [Read more...] about Blue Marble Geographics Unveils Global Mapper® v26.2 at Intergeo 2025
From the Floor of Intergeo 2025: Xer Showcases Their Hybrid-Electric X8 Infrastructure Inspection Drone
Swiss manufacturer Xer Technologies presented its Xer X8 hybrid-electric unmanned aircraft system at Intergeo 2025 in Frankfurt, demonstrating the platform's advanced capabilities for large-scale infrastructure monitoring operations. The Xer X8 addresses critical operational limitations of battery-powered drones through innovative hybrid propulsion technology. Xer X8 Technical … [Read more...] about From the Floor of Intergeo 2025: Xer Showcases Their Hybrid-Electric X8 Infrastructure Inspection Drone
SimActive Enables 3D Calculations from Drone Imagery at Mining Sites
Correlator3D Software Streamlines Volume Measurements and Terrain Analysis SimActive Inc. has announced that its Correlator3D™ software is being used in Germany to generate volumetric calculations from drone imagery. The technology creates dense point clouds at mining sites, enabling accurate volume measurements and detailed terrain analysis. Improving Mining Operations … [Read more...] about SimActive Enables 3D Calculations from Drone Imagery at Mining Sites
Blue Marble Geographics Offers Live Webinar on Bathymetry and Terrain Analysis
Hallowell, ME-based mapping company Blue Marble Geographics will host a free webinar on Thursday, August 21, at 10:00 AM EDT, focusing on bathymetry and terrain analysis with their software Global Mapper Pro. This event, which also serves as the debut live show of the GEOTalks Podcast, aims to help participants understand how geographic information system (GIS) professionals … [Read more...] about Blue Marble Geographics Offers Live Webinar on Bathymetry and Terrain Analysis
