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North Carolina Turnpike Authority Uses Drone LiDAR to Improve Oversight on Complete 540 Project

June 30, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

Pilot program combines aerial LiDAR and construction scheduling to provide more accurate progress tracking and improve safety on major transportation infrastructure As construction continues on the final phase of North Carolina's Complete 540 project, the North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA) is using drone-based LiDAR to gain a more detailed view of construction progress … [Read more...] about North Carolina Turnpike Authority Uses Drone LiDAR to Improve Oversight on Complete 540 Project

SimActive Software Supports Highway Ramp Expansion Through Integrated Lidar and Photogrammetry

October 10, 2025 by Miriam McNabb 1 Comment

SimActive Inc., a global developer of photogrammetry software, announced that its Correlator3D platform is being used by Settimio Consulting Services to support the engineering design of a major highway ramp expansion. The project leverages the integration of photogrammetry and lidar data to produce precise ground measurements essential for accurate infrastructure … [Read more...] about SimActive Software Supports Highway Ramp Expansion Through Integrated Lidar and Photogrammetry

GeoCue Expands LP360 with Advanced Visualization Tools

October 7, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

GeoCue LP360 visualization tools

New 3D Model Mesh and Gaussian Splatting Add-Ons Unveiled at INTERGEO 2025 GeoCue has introduced two new visualization features for its LP360 software platform at INTERGEO 2025. The company announced the release of the 3D Model Mesh Add-On and the Gaussian Splatting Add-On, designed to improve realism and deliverable quality for users working with the TrueView GO handheld … [Read more...] about GeoCue Expands LP360 with Advanced Visualization Tools

US Army Corps of Engineers Deploys SimActive’s Correlator3D for Coastal Corridor Mapping

March 20, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

US Army Corps mapping SimActive

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

Drone Policy Shifts, Counter-UAS Tech and Market Disruptions on Weekly Wings

February 20, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

Weekly Wings new drone podcast, drone podcast DRONELIFE, drone industry podcast

In this episode of Weekly Wings, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff break down the latest financial and policy shifts impacting the drone industry. They discuss how recent political and economic changes are driving acquisitions and vertical integration within the U.S. drone sector, highlighting how companies like Unusual Machines are expanding their footprint with strategic … [Read more...] about Drone Policy Shifts, Counter-UAS Tech and Market Disruptions on Weekly Wings

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Department of War Creates Central Office to Oversee U.S. Military Unmanned Systems

New Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager will consolidate acquisition, standards, budgeting, and industry engagement for drone and autonomous programs The U.S.…

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating after the crew of a JetBlue flight reported striking what they believed was…

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ANRA says its Mission Manager X platform now supports more than 1,800 BVLOS commercial drone operations per day across delivery,…

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The North Dakota UAS Council has added the Grand Forks Downtown Development Association as its newest member, linking the state’s…

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Parks and Wildlife Service staff have returned to Browse Island Nature Reserve for a follow-up survey and found no signs…

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Rather than focusing primarily on buying new drones, the House Armed Services Committee is proposing the standards, training, doctrine, and…

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