As a trade association, MAPPS focuses on the business aspects of the geospatial market. The sessions and discussions during the MAPPS 2014 Summer…
Author: Nick Palatiello
Now is the Time for the Geospatial Community to Contact Congress in Support of 3DEP
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has launched a program to provide a national elevation dataset to a common standard with scheduled updates. The…
Unmanned Systems Dominate Discussion at MAPPS Winter Conference
For over seven years, MAPPS has hosted conference sessions on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This was to keep the membership informed and engaged…
House Committee Hearing Finds Federal Government Lacks Geospatial Coordination
Transparency, coordination and accountability for Federal geospatial data and land ownership are lacking, according Congressional testimony before the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral…
Expanding Business Opportunities into the Global Market
Has your firm ever considered doing work outside the United States? Is your firm experienced in exporting, but would like to increase its…
Education, UAVs and Business Development – Highlights of MAPPS Summer Conference
A robust workforce, the possibility of an early authorization for unmanned aerial vehicles, and market trends were the buzz during the MAPPS 2013…
Making a Difference: Why MAPPS Conferences are a Cant Miss
In todays economy, partnering with other firms is crucial to business success. Understanding the impact new technologies, the workforce and government policies will…
The Promise of UAVs
Will unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones become a platform for future LIDAR, imagery, and other geospatial data collection activities? There was initial…
The Digital Coast
More than half of all Americans, 153 million people currently live on or near a coast and an additional 12 million are expected…
The USGS National Three Dimensional Elevation Program 3DEP
In December I predicted that the profession would reflect on 2012 as a year that shaped the geospatial community due to legislation that…