Technology
The Future of Lidar: Exploring Miniaturization, AI Integration, and Applications
Lidar technology is evolving at a rapid pace, pushing the boundaries of geospatial data collection and transforming industries worldwide. To…
2024 Highlights! Canadian Geospatial Digest for Dec 23
As Canada faced numerous challenges in 2024, from rising flood risks and devastating wildfires to pressing environmental issues, geospatial technologies…
Geospatial Industry Trends and Developments that Defined 2024
The geospatial industry continued to evolve rapidly in 2024, driven by technological advancements and the increasing need for accurate and…
It’s a Wrap! International Geospatial Digest for Dec 16, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, let’s take a moment to reflect on some of the most significant stories that…
A Modular Approach to Democratizing LiDAR Data Capture: A Chat with Balko Technologies’ Johnathan Smeh
One of the most defining moments of Johnathan Smeh’s 10-year reality capture career was when he watched his drone fly…
What Lies Beneath? Steve Slusarenko on SUMDEx and the Future of Utility Mapping
Underground infrastructure forms the backbone of modern cities, yet its management poses significant challenges worldwide. From safety hazards to substantial…
Canadian Geospatial Digest for Dec 9th 2024
New i4Geo Institute launched at University of Lethbridge Despite obstacles, Canada’s flood risk mapping is progressing 2024 Indigenous Mapping Conference…
Bryn Fosburgh on AI Hype, Hallucinations and the Importance of Human Intervention
Bryn Fosburgh likes to describe himself as a “simple Wisconsin boy”, but his achievements, experience, and knowledge over his 40-year…
International Geospatial Digest for December 2, 2024
ISS dodges its 39th piece of potentially hazardous space junk. Experts say it won’t be the last NASA AI, Open…
The Art of the 3-Minute Geospatial Presentation
It takes certain skills to make a rapid and effective pitch for your project, product, or paper. Participants in the…
Canadian Geospatial Digest for November 26th, 2024
Canada’s National Geomatics Expo MUNStar-1 Satellite Project Launched with Provincial Support GIS Tackles Homelessness in Abbotsford UK and Canada Partner…
From the Ground Up: Karina Delcourt discusses the relationship between reality capture and construction
As entrenched as Karina Delcourt is in her belief in the benefits of reality capture (RC), it can’t be easy…