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A Conversation With Spatial Storyteller, Pete Kelsey
Geospatial storytelling, geo-evangelism, and how to build the ultimate reality capture kit. By Pete Kelsey and Gavin Schrock, PLS The geospatial sector has a bona fide “geo celebrity”, and that distinction is well deserved. Pete Kelsey has been out there in the geo trenches with the rest of us for decades. Beginning with military service,...
Located: April 2025
Compiled by Jeff Salmon Europe Kickstarts its Own Sat-Com The European Union will soon boast its own secure communication satellites system similar to Starlink with the signing of a new space contract in Brussels, Belgium, in December. IRIS², short for Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellites, will be composed a multi-orbital constellation of 290...
A Geomatics Expo You Should Consider Attending
This October, one of my favorite geomatics events (anywhere) returns. Great track sessions, panels, keynotes, exhibits, a career fair… and fun. The inaugural GoGeomatics Expo, held in November of 2023 in Calgary, Alberta Canada exceeded expectations for attendance, participation, exhibitors, and topical tracks. Coming again this October 28-30 to the same venue in Calgary, this...
xyHt Weekly News Recap: 03/31/2023
The First 30cm High-Definition Global Imagery Basemap Woolpert Opens Paris Office, Expands Support for European Customers CNH Industrial to Acquire Hemisphere GNSS Automation Asset Inspection Company Thread Expands into Canada Esri Book Demonstrates How to Create Map Apps with User Experience in Mind The Integration of BIM Data and City Models Using Geo-BIM VOTIX and Iris Automation...
xyHt Weekly News Recap: 03/24/2023
The American-Made CAP50 Drone Takes Flight Geo Connect Asia 2023 Draws Strong International Attendance Progress on Second-Gen Galileo Capabilities Graphisoft’s Archicad Collaborate Makes BIM Technology More Accessible This 89-year-old has Attended CONEXPO-CON/AGG for Six Decades Bluesky Partners with SkyFi to Widen Global Access to Aerial Imagery Airbus Signs Agreement with TerraNIS to Export Farmstar in...
xyHt Weekly News Recap: 03/17/2023
Mach9 Launches New Geospatial Production Software for Global Infrastructure National Geodetic Survey to Present NGS DAY at FIG Working Week Become an Exhibitor and Sponsor at FIG Working Week 2023 Surveyors Exempt for New Universal License Recognition Law in Virginia Topcon Further Expands MC-X Platform for Compact Equipment Advisory Board Announced for Commercial UAV Expo...