This innovative prism pole, the first of its kind with tilt compensation, auto-height, and target identification, does not disappoint. Spoiler: it worked very well. Leica Geosystems (part of Hexagon) announced the AP20 AutoPole in March […]
Data capture is getting easier and faster, but the subsequent step of CAD linework generation is a bottleneck, and even more so with the present shortage of qualified drafters. AI is stepping in to help. […]
Traditional pathways for creating, using, and sharing modeled 3D reality data presents challenges to broader adoption. Montreal-based Prevu3D provides a unique solution to remove those barriers. Reality capture has become easier and less expensive than […]
Geographer Simon Kuestenmacher is a researcher, writer, and presenter on matters of demographics, economics, and curator of fascinating maps… There are some well-known, and much followed geo-personalities; like Dr. @josephkerski, who writes and teaches about […]
An innovative prism pole, the first of its kind, addresses three troublesome sources of error for robotic total station operation. Leica Geosystems (part of Hexagon) has just announced the TP20 AutoPole, a very smart new […]
A conversation with Hexagon CEO Ola Rollén on pursuing dual goals of prosperity and sustainability Hexagon is not strictly a geospatial company; that is only one vertical it serves. While several of its divisions are […]
Despite a boom in the use of small unmanned aerial systems for surveying and mapping, manned systems have seen growth. While there has been an explosion in the use of small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) […]
Xona Space Systems is on track for a dedicated constellation of LEO satellites to provide resilient positioning, navigation, and timing What is Alt PNT? What are the key types of solutions in place or in […]