Examining the Cybersecurity Risks and Resilience of RTK Modules in Drone Navigation Systems by DRONELIFE Contributor T. Seth Ford (Drone615, Nashville, TN) Understanding the GPS and Space Economy Framework According to GPS.gov, the official website for government information concerning the United States’ Global Positioning System (GPS), it is comprised of three segments: the … [Read more...] about Are RTK Modules a cyber weak spot for Drones? Sure hope not.
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Photogrammetry vs. LiDAR: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job, with Dr. Philippe Simard
SimActive Inc. has played a pivotal role in the evolution of geospatial data processing since its founding in 2003. Leading the company is Dr. Philippe Simard, a pioneer in the industry with a doctorate in electrical engineering from McGill University, specializing in computer vision. Under Dr. Simard’s leadership, SimActive’s flagship software, Correlator3D™, has become a … [Read more...] about Photogrammetry vs. LiDAR: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job, with Dr. Philippe Simard
US Army Corps of Engineers Deploys SimActive’s Correlator3D for Coastal Corridor Mapping
Correlator3D streamlines image processing for the Joint Airborne Lidar Bathymetry Technical Center of Expertise, enhancing topo-bathy lidar mapping efficiency. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb SimActive Inc. recently announced that their Correlator3D product was deployed by the US Army Corps of Engineers for corridor mapping. The software is used to … [Read more...] about US Army Corps of Engineers Deploys SimActive’s Correlator3D for Coastal Corridor Mapping
Enhancing Drone Mapping with RTK and PPK: Insights from SimActive’s Eric Andelin
Drone mapping technology has advanced significantly in recent years, with Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) and Post-Processed Kinematic (PPK) positioning emerging as game-changing technologies. These methods enhance mapping accuracy and efficiency, reducing reliance on traditional Ground Control Points (GCPs). SimActive, a leading provider of photogrammetry software, offers powerful … [Read more...] about Enhancing Drone Mapping with RTK and PPK: Insights from SimActive’s Eric Andelin
Wingtra Unveils WingtraGROUND: A Seamless Ground Control Solution for Drone Surveying
New all-in-one system integrates drone, field setup, and processing to simplify high-accuracy aerial mapping for surveyors of all experience levels. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Zurich, Switzerland-based drone developers Wingtra recently announced their new WingtraGROUND system, a new ground-control solution designed for the surveying space that combines “drone, … [Read more...] about Wingtra Unveils WingtraGROUND: A Seamless Ground Control Solution for Drone Surveying
