DroneMetrex has reliably created maps with 25mm absolute topographic height accuracy using UAVs.
Nominations for the NSW SE Awards open
By Simon Chester on 18 June, 2013The NSW Spatial Excellence Award nominations are now open, and awaiting your suggestions.
Trimble launches next-gen UAV
By Simon Chester on 18 June, 2013Trimble recently introduced its next-generation Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
Esri Aust appoints manager for Vic and Tas
By Simon Chester on 18 June, 2013Peter Houwen has accepted the role of Manager for Professional Services – Vic and Tas – at Esri.
Google purchases mapping company for USD 1 bn
By Simon Chester on 11 June, 2013Google has purchased an Israeli-based smartphone startup, Waze, to better improve Google Maps.
Satellite imagery delivery approaches real time
By Simon Chester on 11 June, 2013Satellite imagery has been captured and delivered in just 11 minutes.
Best of the Blogs, 11 June 2013
By Simon Chester on 11 June, 2013This week’s most interesting posts from around the spatial blogosphere.
Free satellite maps for Australian graziers
By Simon Chester on 11 June, 2013Free satellite maps may be made available to graziers Australia-wide by the end of the year.
Georabble Perth #7 coming soon
By Simon Chester on 11 June, 2013Georabble is hitting Perth this month for the seventh time.
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As part of the alliance, Trimble has acquired Gehry Technologies.
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Leica Geosystems has introduced the next generation of its airborne LiDAR solutions, the ALS80.
Google has recently announced its ‘Project Wing’ – a prototype UAV, aka drone, delivery system.
Despite hitting the wrong orbits, Galileo sats 5 & 6 are operating correctly, ESA confirms.
Exo-cartography; 3D forests; glaciers, diseases, monkeys; robots; Project Wing; indoor mapping.
The NSW Government has paid $2.25 million to compensate NSW surveyors for the sale of plans.
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Geospatial technology is moving out of the backroom and into the frontline of everyday business.
Aidedo was founded based on the practical experience of CEO Aiden Tong while studying and working with many Civil Engineering and Land Surveying firms in developed countries.
The next issue of Position will feature GIS in mainstream and govt., UAVs, and open data.
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