Category Archives: Software

TopoDOT Webinar Series

Posted on June 17, 2017 by lidar

The next webinar in Certainty 3D’s Extracting Value Webinar Series will take place on Tuesday, June 20 at 11 AM (EDT). These webinars are designed to increase processing productivity, enhance model quality and expand your application scope. This month’s topic … Continue reading →

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Riegl Automatic Registration 2.0

Posted on May 10, 2017 by lidar

I had the opportunity today to receive a briefing on Riegl’s impressive Automatic Registration 2.0 software capability. First of all the software now comes loaded on the VZ400i. By making use of the on board digital compass, IMU and GNSS … Continue reading →

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Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning Webinar

Posted on December 10, 2016 by lidar

Laser scanning or photogrammetry?  On most projects the answer is often both. When a high level of detail is not required, taking photos is typically much faster and more cost effective, but when you need greater accuracy, the laser scanner … Continue reading →

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Looking Ahead

Posted on December 6, 2016 by lidar

Ryan Hacker, industry veteran and the President of TruePoint Laser Scanning, LLC with the help of his team publishes an informative, quarterly industry eNewsletter. We decided to provide this as a guest In the Scan blog post. Let me know … Continue reading →

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Lidar Data Processing

Posted on October 29, 2016 by lidar

This practical, one hour video (produced by Esri) provides an excellent overview of how to make use of lidar data to solve geospatial problems such as creating intensity images, developing DEMs and DSMs and estimating tree height and density. Click … Continue reading →

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Be Inspired

Posted on October 28, 2016 by lidar

Bentley Systems’ Be Inspired Awards which are part of the Year in Infrastructure Conference opens on Monday in London. The name for this event really tells it all. As some of you know I consider this the premier built environment … Continue reading →

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Leica Announces HDS University

Posted on September 9, 2016 by lidar

If you have not been able to attend HxGN Live to take advantage of the  training classes then this may be the answer. Leica Geosystems has announced the launch of HDS University, a new hands-on educational opportunity for professionals looking … Continue reading →

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Lidar Drone Market Research Report

Posted on August 19, 2016 by lidar

The increasing automation through LiDAR drones and reduction of human efforts drive the growth of the market. LiDAR drones have applications in corridor mapping, archaeology, precision farming, environment, construction, and entertainment. PDF sample download: http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/pdfdownload.asp?id=128835365 Both top-down and bottom-up approaches … Continue reading →

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3D Laser Scanning and Modeling Industry Survey

Posted on August 10, 2016 by lidar

ClearEdge3D surveyed over 5,500 industry professionals worldwide and has produced a free report detailing their findings. The survey illuminates crucial industry data including average project profit margin, scanning/modeling best practices, profit margin degraders, hardware and software market share and more. … Continue reading →

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Smart Maps for Autonomous Vehicles

Posted on July 17, 2016 by lidar

A silicon valley start-up Civil Maps has recently received $6 million in funding from a group that includes Ford Motors for their ability to produce 3D base maps that are much smaller in size as they only contain the critical … Continue reading →

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