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SimActive Correlator3D Supports Large-Scale Green Hydrogen Mapping in Chile

August 13, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

Geo4D used the photogrammetry platform to process high-resolution aerial imagery covering more than 100,000 hectares in Patagonia. SimActive’s Correlator3D photogrammetry software has supported a large-scale mapping project for a green hydrogen development in southern Chile. Chilean geospatial firm Geo4D used the software to process high-resolution aerial imagery covering … [Read more...] about SimActive Correlator3D Supports Large-Scale Green Hydrogen Mapping in Chile

Gaussian Splatting Meets Photogrammetry: SimActive Integrates New Capability in Correlator3D

May 12, 2026 by Miriam McNabb 1 Comment

From Industry Buzz to Practical Workflow Gaussian splatting has quickly become one of the most talked-about developments in 3D reconstruction. Known for its ability to create highly realistic, smooth-rendered scenes, the technique has sparked a central question across the geospatial industry: can it move beyond visualization and support real-world mapping workflows? With the … [Read more...] about Gaussian Splatting Meets Photogrammetry: SimActive Integrates New Capability in Correlator3D

Blue Marble Geographics and Avenza Systems Combine to Create Unified Geospatial Platform

April 7, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

Blue Marble Avenza geospatial platform

Merger connects office-based analysis with field operations for end-to-end spatial workflows Blue Marble Geographics and Avenza Systems, Inc. have announced a combined organization that will operate under the Blue Marble Geographics name. The move brings together complementary geospatial technologies designed to connect office-based spatial analysis with field data collection … [Read more...] about Blue Marble Geographics and Avenza Systems Combine to Create Unified Geospatial Platform

Can You Get Survey-Grade Accuracy Without Ground Control Points?

March 31, 2026 by Miriam McNabb 1 Comment

New Study Explores When Drone Mapping Can Reduce Ground Setup A new white paper from Swiss drone manufacturer Wingtra takes on a long-standing question in drone surveying: is it possible to achieve survey-grade accuracy without ground control points (GCPs)? The report, Repeat Accuracy Verification, presents results from 102 drone flights designed to test both accuracy and … [Read more...] about Can You Get Survey-Grade Accuracy Without Ground Control Points?

Blue Marble Shows How AI and LiDAR Deliver ROI for Rail Operators

December 5, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

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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From Maps to Operational Intelligence: How Defense Is Changing the Mapping Workflow

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