All posts by Juan B. Plaza
GIS Needs Geodesy
Why Accuracy Matters Now More Than Ever When I entered university to study geodesy in 1976, graduating students had begun their studies with slide rules and thick algorithm books. Pocket calculators were nonexistent, and electronic distance measurement (EDM) devices were heavy, delicate, and cumbersome. No satellite positioning systems were yet available. At that time, the...
Under Pressure
Can traditional aerial photogrammetry survive in the era of uncrewed aviation?
Part 108 Where Are You?
What impact will allowing flights beyond the visual range of the operator have on the mapping industry?
Meteoric Rise of Drone Photogrammetry in Emerging Markets
Meteoric Rise of Drone Photogrammetry in Emerging Markets
Drone Operators vs. Land Surveyors
Drone Operators vs. Land Surveyors. Are we headed for a confrontation?
It’s a Small (Sensor) World
The fascinating emerging world of geophysical and geological exploration with drones For the last 10 years we have seen more and more applications adopting uncrewed aircraft or drones and adding them to their workflows to expand businesses and offer more versatility to their customers. But like in every other new technology, adoption is not uniform,...