Drone technology is evolving at a rapid pace, and with it comes the need for more advanced, reliable, and user-friendly flight planning software. At the forefront of this innovation is UgCS, developed by SPH Engineering. To gain a deeper understanding of the engineering challenges and breakthroughs behind UgCS, we interviewed Kristaps Brass, the company’s Product Owner and an … [Read more...] about The Engineering Behind UgCS: Insights from Kristaps Brass on the Future of Drone Flight Planning
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Are RTK Modules a cyber weak spot for Drones? Sure hope not.
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.
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
