Category Archives: Mapping

Aviation Partnership Demonstrates UAV Traffic Control

Posted on September 20, 2019 by lidar

Over nearly a week of testing — a week that followed months of preparation and involved five types of aircraft, four aircraft software systems, more than 30 engineers, pilots, and operations experts, and 141 flights — the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation … Continue reading →

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Amazon Rainforest is Burning – Lidar Documentation

Posted on September 19, 2019 by lidar

The RIEGL VZ-400i was used earlier this year to help aid Academy Research Fellow Eduardo Maeda with his continuing conservation efforts for the Amazon rainforest. The data received over a five-year monitoring period will be used to model changes in … Continue reading →

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Transforming Urban Cores into Smart Cities

Posted on September 18, 2019 by lidar

From an article on Lidar News entitled “Transforming Urban Cores Into Smart Cities with Mobility Data and AI.” Becoming a Smart City For the first time in history there are more people living in cities than in rural areas; this … Continue reading →

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AEC to BE – Do You Have the Skills to Make the Transition?

Posted on September 17, 2019 by lidar

I suppose the mega-trend that sums up all of what is taking place concerning the transition from AEC to BE is digital transformation, but it sure feels like a lot more. Maybe the idea of Smart Cities sums it up … Continue reading →

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Vegetation Classification Using Lidar and Hyperspectral

Posted on September 16, 2019 by lidar

Abstract: The sparse canopy cover and large contribution of bright background soil, along with the heterogeneous vegetation types in close proximity, are common challenges for dryland vegetation classification with remote sensing. Consequently, the results of a single classification algorithm or … Continue reading →

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FAA 107 Commercial Drone License – A Primer

Posted on September 11, 2019 by lidar

Drone ownership, which includes hobbyists and professional drone operators, has increased over the last few years. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the number of registered drones surpassed one million in 2018. Here’s a guide to getting your FAA … Continue reading →

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ARE Corp. Granted Permission for UAS Flights Over People

Posted on September 10, 2019 by lidar

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued ARE Corp. a Certificate of Waiver, allowing certified remote pilots to safely fly a parachute-equipped sUAS (small Unmanned Aircraft System) over people. ARE is one of nine organizations to be granted an operational … Continue reading →

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Construction Firm Reducing Costs with Drones

Posted on September 8, 2019 by lidar

Many unique challenges arise during the phases of construction and building projects. Even the most seasoned site and business managers of a construction firm can struggle to avoid delays and cost overages, while simultaneously improving operations. From DroneDeploy. Effective communication … Continue reading →

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Airborne Commercial Lidar – The Early Development Days

Posted on September 7, 2019 by lidar

I was doing some research on the early days of airborne commercial lidar and luckily remembered Todd Neff had done all that work for me. Todd’s book is “The Laser That’s Changing the World,” and it is a must read … Continue reading →

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Earth Archive Would Map Earth with Lidar

Posted on September 5, 2019 by lidar

Colorado State University archaeologist Chris Fisher was in the beginning stages of unearthing an ancient “megalopolis” in the state of Michoacán, Mexico, a decade ago when he ran up against a tough reality: it would take him the rest of … Continue reading →

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