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SimActive and Phase One Streamline Large-Scale Defense Mapping

November 3, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

Integration helps defense organizations process thousands of high-resolution aerial images faster, reducing manual work and speeding up map production. SimActive has announced an integrated workflow with Phase One aerial imaging systems to speed up large-scale mapping for defense applications. The solution combines Phase One's high-resolution imagery with SimActive's … [Read more...] about SimActive and Phase One Streamline Large-Scale Defense Mapping

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

September 17, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

From the INTERGEO show floor in Munich, SimActive CEO Philippe Simard discusses why speed, usability and data integration increasingly matter in defense mapping At INTERGEO this week in Munich, the geospatial industry is showcasing new ways to turn mapping data into useful information. Philippe Simard, CEO of SimActive, a leading developer of photogrammetry software, sees a … [Read more...] about From Maps to Operational Intelligence: How Defense Is Changing the Mapping Workflow

Drone System Gives Landslide Responders a 3D Map Before They Send in Crews

July 28, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

JOUAV demonstrates real-time mapping technology that helps emergency managers assess hazards and plan safer rescue operations When landslides strike, emergency crews face an immediate challenge. They need to know where it is safe to send responders. Following a landslide in Pengshui County, Chongqing, on July 17, JOUAV demonstrated how real-time drone mapping can help … [Read more...] about Drone System Gives Landslide Responders a 3D Map Before They Send in Crews

Rapid Mapping for a 24/7 Defense Environment: SimActive on Speed, Security, and Scalable Intelligence

February 23, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

As defense budgets rise and geopolitical tensions reshape operational priorities, militaries are investing heavily in technologies that can turn raw data into timely, actionable intelligence. For photogrammetry company SimActive, that mission has been central since its founding.   In a recent interview with DRONELIFE, CEO Dr. Philippe Simard discussed how the … [Read more...] about Rapid Mapping for a 24/7 Defense Environment: SimActive on Speed, Security, and Scalable Intelligence

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