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Track the latest news and technical developments in uncrewed mapping and GIS data collection. Follow advancements in drone LiDAR, RTK/PPK GNSS positioning, aerial photogrammetry, bathymetric mapping, and 3D point cloud generation across land, air, and marine domains.
Blue Marble Geographics has launched a new three-tier Global Mapper® subscription that combines previously separate GIS applications and services, adds new subscription-only capabilities, and supports closer integration between office and field geospatial workflows
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By pairing TrueView payloads with Ouster's Build America, Buy America-compliant Rev8 OS1 Max sensor, GeoCue delivers survey-grade precision, expanded operational range, and native color integration for infrastructure drone mapping
Gremsy has launched the Pixy LR S-PORT V2 gimbal with integrated geotagging, Sony ILX-LR1 camera control, and time synchronization for industrial UAV operations
SKYLANDX's solutions combine LiDAR, vision and inertial sensing to generate detailed three-dimensional maps and models
Gremsy USA and Frontier Precision are showcasing the Blue UAS-cleared VIO F1 Dovetail on the Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat at Commercial UAV Expo 2026, with live demonstrations of the payload’s high-resolution EO/IR imaging capabilities
Gremsy and Flyby Robotics will showcase an integrated aerial mapping and inspection setup at Commercial UAV Expo 2026, combining the Pixy LR S-Port V2 gimbal with the F-11 drone following field use in dam inspection, mapping and photogrammetry missions
Engineered for unmanned and manned platforms, CHC Navigation's new dual-frequency system provides high-resolution hydrographic mapping across complex shallow and deep water environments
JOUAV deployed its JOS-P200 vehicle-mounted autonomous drone hangar to support rapid aerial reconnaissance, real-time 3D mapping, and hazard assessment following a landslide in Pengshui County, Chongqing
The launch of CHC Navigation's new premium airborne LiDAR system delivers ultra long range laser scanning and high precision orientation architecture to optimize wide area geospatial mapping across complex and changing terrain
Blue Marble Geographics has launched Global Mapper 27, integrating the GeoCalc geodetic library as a standard feature alongside enhancements to LiDAR validation, automated terrain modeling, and expanded geospatial data format support
CHC Navigation introduces a flagship airborne mapping solution, AlphaAir 6, featuring 2,100m ranging and prism scanning for complex drone-based aerial surveys
Theta Informatics LLC enters a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory to conduct research under “Vision-Based Target Localization"
Avenza Systems and Blue Marble Geographics join forces to bridge the gap between office-based analysis and mobile field data collection
YellowScan LiDAR Convention 2026 will bring industry professionals together in France to explore market trends, real-world applications, and the latest developments in LiDAR technology and workflows
Beechat Network Systems' low-SWaP and infrastructure-free solutions provide resilient command & control, telemetry, and secure data networking
Geo Connect Asia, Asia’s leading geospatial industry meeting, focuses on the impact of AI, robotics and autonomy in a data-driven economy, bringing government, enterprise and technology leaders to Singapore, March 31–April 1
CHC Navigation and MOVA have partnered to integrate high-precision satellite ground services into the NAVAX 5000 AWD robotic mower to eliminate local RTK base stations
Cellen has expanded the payload options of its hydrogen-powered H2-6 multirotor UAS through the integration of YellowScan LiDAR payloads to support mapping and surveying applications
ZenaTech has released the IQ Quad, an autonomous VTOL AI drone equipped with multi-sensor payload support, obstacle avoidance, and autonomous recharging to deliver survey-grade geospatial data for mapping and land analysis
YellowScan demonstrated its Navigator Bathymetric LiDAR system at the 5th Grande Exposition du Fabriqué en France, showcasing French-made drone technology for coastal mapping developed with local partners and recognized by French authorities for innovation and industrial excellence
The Fullerton College Drone Lab has formed a long-term partnership with the Orange County Fire Authority to support wildfire prevention, response and environmental recovery, starting with a drone-based LiDAR mapping project to analyze the Airport Fire burn scar
The LiDAR Summit 2025 at Fullerton College will bring together industry and education leaders to highlight advances in 3D geospatial technology, featuring technology demonstrations, panels, breakout sessions, and a keynote address by Pete Kelsey, founder of VCTO Labs
Blue Marble Geographics' latest update to GIS software focuses on efficiency, enhanced data display, and broader file format compatibility including Phase One's IIQ
Trimble Applanix’s portfolios for land and airborne mobile mapping are designed to deliver increased accuracy and efficiency with next-generation positioning systems
RIEGL unveiled advanced UAV LiDAR solutions at INTERGEO 2025, highlighting precision, compact design, and integrated systems for bathymetry, mapping, and mobile surveying
Trimble Applanix has released POSPac Complete, a geospatial post-processing software that combines Trimble ProPoint®, CenterPoint® RTX, and IN-Fusion+ technologies to deliver high accuracy and streamlined mapping across airborne, land, and marine operations
Volatus Aerospace’s intermediate online course provides professional drone pilots with essential photogrammetry and LiDAR skills, combining theoretical instruction and applied learning to enhance precision in aerial mapping and geospatial data acquisition
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