In a landmark move set to reshape the landscape of online property visualization and intelligence, CoStar Group has announced its definitive agreement to acquire Matterport.CoStar Group is a premier provider...

Videogrammetry can be seen as a natural progression from photogrammetry. So how can videogrammetry improve and enhance data collection for surveying professionals? This article explores its intricacies through case studies,...

The 12th International FIG Workshop on the Land Administration Domain Model & 3D Land Administration will take place in Kuching, Malaysia, 24-26 September 2024. It will be a joint event together...

Geo Week is the premier event for increased integration between the built environment, advanced airborne/terrestrial technologies, and commercial 3D technologies. It was created as a response to the changing needs of built world...

Diamond Aircraft has delivered the new DA62 MPP SurveyStar to RIEGL. Setting a new standard for high-capability, low-cost airborne survey missions, this robust and modern survey configuration variant of the...

The Earth observation industry seems to be on a slow burn – but why? Brace yourself for a ‘rollercoaster ride’ through Earth observation as this article unravels the mysteries behind...

The brand-new United Nations Global Geodetic Centre of Excellence (UN-GGCE) is now operational at the United Nations campus in Bonn, Germany. Nicholas Brown, head of office of the UN-GGCE, is...

Inertial Labs and Sony have joined forces to develop an advanced Lidar system tailored for Sony's Airpeak drone. This collaboration aims to enhance drone capabilities in applications such as surveying,...

RSK Group has awarded a new enterprise GIS contract to Esri UK to boost the use of geospatial technology across its operations and support ambitious growth plans. This three-year agreement,...

The practice of identifying and monitoring an area's physical features by measuring its reflected and emitted radiation from a distance is known as remote sensing (typically from satellite or aircraft). Researchers can "sense" facts about the Earth by using special cameras to acquire remotely sensed photos. Remote sensing is a fascinating field that revolves around the acquisition of Earth-related information without direct physical contact. It typically yields either point cloud data or imagery, both of which...