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Aerial Triangulation Gets Major Overhaul in SimActive’s Correlator3D Version 11.1

July 7, 2026 by Ian McNabb Leave a Comment

SimActive Correlator3D mapping multi-camera payload

Montreal photogrammetry developer overhauls tie point extraction, bundle adjustment and multi-camera workflows in the latest Correlator3D release. SimActive has released Correlator3D Version 11.1, a photogrammetry update centered on a rebuilt aerial triangulation engine. The company says the release improves tie point extraction, accelerates bundle adjustment and adds tools to … [Read more...] about Aerial Triangulation Gets Major Overhaul in SimActive’s Correlator3D Version 11.1

GeoCue’s TrueView 641 Certified for Real-Time Robotics HERA Drone

July 7, 2026 by Ian McNabb Leave a Comment

The companies say the integration gives customers a secure aerial mapping option that combines heavy-lift American-made drones with engineering-grade LiDAR. Huntsville, Ala.-based GeoCue has announced that its TrueView LiDAR payloads are now compatible with drones from Real-Time Robotics Inc., a pairing the companies say expands NDAA-compliant drone LiDAR options for customers … [Read more...] about GeoCue’s TrueView 641 Certified for Real-Time Robotics HERA Drone

Enhancing Drone Mapping with RTK and PPK: Insights from SimActive’s Eric Andelin

March 10, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

Drone mapping technology has advanced significantly in recent years, with Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) and Post-Processed Kinematic (PPK) positioning emerging as game-changing technologies. These methods enhance mapping accuracy and efficiency, reducing reliance on traditional Ground Control Points (GCPs). SimActive, a leading provider of photogrammetry software, offers powerful … [Read more...] about Enhancing Drone Mapping with RTK and PPK: Insights from SimActive’s Eric Andelin

5 Reasons Your Drone Needs RTK: DRONELIFE Exclusive from Point One

February 14, 2024 by Miriam McNabb 8 Comments

Point One 5 reasons your dorne needs RTK

DRONELIFE presents this guest post by Mark Wilkerson, Product Manager at Point One Navigation, providing a centimeter-accurate positioning system. In this piece, Mark lays out the reasons that RTK might be right for your commercial drone application.  DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts.   The Five Reasons Your Drone Needs RTK By Mark Wilkerson, Point … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Your Drone Needs RTK: DRONELIFE Exclusive from Point One

RTK and Drone Mapping: Do You Need It? Is It Worth It?

March 20, 2022 by Miriam McNabb 6 Comments

RTK and drone mapping

Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) is a buzz term in the UA industry, one many pilots may not understand, even though they may be “mapping” with an uncrewed aircraft (drone).   When it comes to RTK and drone mapping, how necessary is the technology to a drone services provider?  Will it earn a services provider more money? The following is a guest post by drone industry veteran … [Read more...] about RTK and Drone Mapping: Do You Need It? Is It Worth It?

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