Canadian mapping platform SimActive has added some significant new capabilities this year, including colorized point clouds and reflective calibration. CEO Philippe Simard explains what these features are - and how clients are using them. SimActive releases new features regularly. "With our user base growing exponentially, we are constantly monitoring how our software is … [Read more...] about Creating Colorized Point Clouds, Reflective Calibration, and More: Diving into SimActive’s New Features
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Mapping and LiDAR: SimActive Integrated with LiDAR Solution for Drones
Drone-based mapping and LiDAR are a powerful combination. Now, Canada's SimActive Inc., a leading developer of photogrammetry software that can accommodate aerial imagery from satellite, manned aircraft, or drones, announces the integration of its Correlator3D™ product into LiDAR systems for drones developed by LiDAR USA. LiDARUSA, also known as Fagerman Technologies, is a … [Read more...] about Mapping and LiDAR: SimActive Integrated with LiDAR Solution for Drones
DJI-backed Livox Unveils New Lidar Tech at CES 2020
As you'd expect, DJI has a big presence at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES). But on top of showing off the company's hardware lineup and handheld imaging systems, the drone industry's leading manufacturer is introducing a success story from its Open Innovation Program: Livox. Livox has big ambitions in the lidar sensor space. At CES 2020, the startup is … [Read more...] about DJI-backed Livox Unveils New Lidar Tech at CES 2020
SimActive Adds New LiDAR Workflow Functionality
SimActive has just announced some additional functionality removes some of the manual processes currently needed to process softificated imagery. From their press release below: “Removing the need to manually tag GCPs facilitates the integration of LiDAR data with imagery”, said Dr Philippe Simard, President of SimActive. “Our clients can benefit from different data sources, … [Read more...] about SimActive Adds New LiDAR Workflow Functionality
The Latest Wave of Sensor Tech Could be a Game Changer for LiDAR-Equipped Drones
Avalanche photodiode sensors. If you don't know what they are - you need to. The following is a guest post by talented author and self-described nerd Ryan LaDue. The Latest Wave of Sensor Tech Could be a Game-Changer for LiDAR-Equipped UAVs Avalanche photodiode sensors are semiconductors capable of converting photons into electrons with an extremely high level of … [Read more...] about The Latest Wave of Sensor Tech Could be a Game Changer for LiDAR-Equipped Drones
