Category Archives: Aerial/UAS

Ready, Set, Modernize
The National Geodetic Survey (NGS) is modernizing the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS) in the United States. The modernization involves significant updates to the official reference frames and vertical datum used across the country, affecting the entire geospatial industry. The ASPRS NSRS Modernization Working Group prepared this article to help prepare the geospatial industry for...

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

The Freedom to Fly
The Freedom to Fly: The real-time evolution of the direct georeferencing UAV ecosystem

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,...