A groundbreaking digital preservation project has created the most comprehensive 3D map of Alcatraz Island ever produced, combining cutting-edge drone technology, artificial intelligence, and reality capture systems to document one of America's most notorious historical sites. Pete Kelsey, founder of VCTO Labs, presented the remarkable achievements of this ambitious project at … [Read more...] about From Intergeo 2025: Digital Twin Technology Preserves Alcatraz Island
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Managing Large Photogrammetry Projects Simultaneously: Can It Be Done?
How scalable workflows, automation, and distributed processing make managing large photogrammetry projects possible. DRONELIFE spoke with Philippe Simard, co-founder and CEO of SimActive, the Canadian company behind the Correlator3D photogrammetry suite, to explore one of the most pressing challenges in the aerial mapping industry: how to efficiently manage and process … [Read more...] about Managing Large Photogrammetry Projects Simultaneously: Can It Be Done?
SimActive Software Supports Highway Ramp Expansion Through Integrated Lidar and Photogrammetry
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
Orkid Unveils All-in-One Drone Combining LiDAR, Photogrammetry, GNSS, and Starlink
Orkid has announced a new variant of its ORKID 260 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone, bringing together four of the most advanced aerial data capture technologies into one integrated, NDAA-compliant system. The ORKID 260VTOL integrated drone combines LiDAR, photogrammetry, GNSS, and Starlink satellite connectivity onboard, allowing all systems to operate … [Read more...] about Orkid Unveils All-in-One Drone Combining LiDAR, Photogrammetry, GNSS, and Starlink
Blue Marble Geographics Unveils Global Mapper® v26.2 at Intergeo 2025
New update delivers user-driven interface improvements, expanded visualization tools, and enhanced file format support. Blue Marble Geographics has announced the release of Global Mapper® v26.2, the latest version of its all-in-one GIS software. The update was introduced this week at Intergeo 2025, the international mapping conference taking place in Frankfurt, Germany this … [Read more...] about Blue Marble Geographics Unveils Global Mapper® v26.2 at Intergeo 2025
