By combining high-density aerial lidar and deep learning, it becomes possible to reveal the forests of Neuchâtel with an unprecedented level of detail….
Category: Feature
09.27.2026
Beyond Accuracy
How sensor fusion is building a more resilient, reliable world
From Himalayan rail tunnels to airport drone corridors, the same technology is redefining what reliable positioning means For most of its history, the…
09.27.2026
Kings Bay/Crystal River, Florida – 10 Years Later
Comparison of bathymetric lidar surveys through time confirms reliability
Kings Bay in Crystal River, Florida (Figure 1) was designated as an Outstanding Florida Water and an Outstanding Florida Spring by the state….
09.27.2026
Elevations for the Nations Part IV
Understanding Europe’s varied approach to lidar mapping
Mapping activities for the United States are centrally coordinated for a total area of about 3.8 million square miles. The U.S. Geological Survey’s…
09.27.2026
Measuring Recovery
How Surveyors Helped Rebuild Western North Carolina After Hurricane Helene
In September 2024, the map of Western North Carolina changed. Roadways disappeared. River channels shifted. Slopes failed. Bridges that had connected mountain communities…
09.27.2026
GeoAI in Practice
A Conversation with NV5’s Chancee Vincent
Agentic AI is reshaping how organizations collect, process and act on geospatial data. But while the hype is everywhere, operational adoption remains elusive…
06.17.2026
1 cm GSD from a Plane: How Fixed-Wing Aircraft Are Redefining What’s Possible in Corridor Mapping
EAASI use case
There’s a persistent assumption in the geospatial industry: if you need centimeter-level ground resolution, you need a drone. The reasoning seems obvious —…
06.11.2026
YellowScan LiDAR Convention 2026 – Day 2
Editor’s note: Coverage continues from YellowScan LiDAR Convention 2026 – Day 1 Day 2 – 16 April 2026 The day’s program was adjusted…
06.11.2026
YellowScan LiDAR Convention 2026 – Day 1
French UAV-lidar integrator's 6th global user conference underscores strength of its Navigator bathymetric product and transition to manufacturing
YellowScan, headquartered near Montpellier in the south of France, is different. It’s vivid yellow livery, its French culture and its low-key ambience belie…
06.09.2026
The European Point Cloud Portal
The first step towards a pan-European lidar elevation dataset A continent rich in data, yet hard to navigate Europe is rich in lidar…
