Appeals Court Upholds Ban on Aerial Mapping by Non-Surveyors A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that North Carolina can prohibit the creation of aerial maps by anyone other than licensed land surveyors. This decision affects Michael Jones, a drone operator based in Goldsboro, North Carolina, as well as other entrepreneurs in the state. … [Read more...] about North Carolina Drone Operator to Seek Further Review in First Amendment Lawsuit
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Advanced Mapping Techniques Reach New Heights in the Himalayas
SimActive's Correlator3D Software Empowers NEPC to Overcome Geographic Challenges In a significant technological stride, SimActive Inc., a leader in photogrammetry software development, facilitated comprehensive mapping projects in the daunting terrains of the Himalayas through its Correlator3D™ software. This pioneering venture was carried out by Nektor Engineers and Project … [Read more...] about Advanced Mapping Techniques Reach New Heights in the Himalayas
This Drone Steals Power from the Nearest Power Lines to Charge Its Battery and Keep Flying
Fast Company calls it a "vampire drone," but the drone developed by a team of researchers at the University of Southern Denmark is designed to find and suck power, not blood. Dramatic headlines aside, the idea has significance for industrial drone flight beyond visual line of sight. With many drones still limited by relatively short battery life, the ability for a drone … [Read more...] about This Drone Steals Power from the Nearest Power Lines to Charge Its Battery and Keep Flying
SimActive Photogrammetry Software: Enabling Users to Meet Accuracy Standards for Over 20 Years
Mastering Precision: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Photogrammetry with SimActive SimActive, a Montreal-based photogrammetry software company with over 20 years serving the mapping community. From satellites to aircraft and drones, one software for all acquisition platforms, designed to support all sizes of professional photogrammetry providers. Accuracy standards are … [Read more...] about SimActive Photogrammetry Software: Enabling Users to Meet Accuracy Standards for Over 20 Years
DroneDeploy on the State of Reality Capture: Trends, Adoption, and Future Prospects
DroneDeploy's Groundbreaking Survey Reveals Rapid Growth, ROI Insights, and Optimistic Projections in Reality Capture Technology by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb In recent years, reality capture and photogrammetry have been rapidly gaining traction. Accurate mapping and data capture are crucial across various industries like construction, agriculture, and … [Read more...] about DroneDeploy on the State of Reality Capture: Trends, Adoption, and Future Prospects
