DRONELIFE heads to INTERGEO for a look at the mapping, lidar, photogrammetry, AI and digital twin technologies shaping the next generation of drone operations. INTERGEO 2026 takes place September 15–17 at Messe München, bringing together the international geospatial community for three days of exhibits, technical sessions and industry discussion. For commercial drone … [Read more...] about Beyond the Drone: What to See at INTERGEO 2026 in Munich
Digital Twins
Niantic Spatial and Spexi Turn Drone Imagery Into Physical AI
A new partnership routes Spexi's aerial captures through Niantic Spatial's Reconstruction API to produce city-scale 3D Gaussian splats for enterprise customers. Niantic Spatial and Spexi Geospatial announced a strategic partnership that pairs Spexi's aerial data network with Niantic Spatial's 3D reconstruction pipeline. The deal positions drone imagery for physical AI as an … [Read more...] about Niantic Spatial and Spexi Turn Drone Imagery Into Physical AI
Gaussian Splatting Meets Photogrammetry: SimActive Integrates New Capability in Correlator3D
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 Shows How AI and LiDAR Deliver ROI for Rail Operators
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
INTERGEO 2025 Opens Registration for World’s Largest Geospatial Tech Event
Frankfurt to Host Global Leaders in Mapping, UAV Innovation, and Smart City Solutions This October by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb INTERGEO, the world’s leading trade fair for geodesy, geoinformation, and land management, recently announced that ticket sales had begun for their flagship gathering to be held this October in Frankfurt Am Main. According to the … [Read more...] about INTERGEO 2025 Opens Registration for World’s Largest Geospatial Tech Event
