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In the world of infrastructure and industrial inspection, Building Information Modelling (BIM) has become a standard. But capturing the data to feed these models—especially in hazardous or hard-to-reach areas—remains a challenge. That’s where Flyability’s Elios 3 steps in. With its collision-tolerant design and industry-leading LiDAR payload, the Elios 3 is enabling faster, safer, and more […]

Drones, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), have revolutionised various industries, including education. In the UK, institutions are increasingly integrating drones into their curriculum, particularly in surveying, construction, and other technical fields. Their ability to provide real-time data, improve safety, and enhance learning experiences makes them invaluable tools for students and professionals alike. Drones in Surveying […]

In the realm of utility management, accurately documenting underground infrastructures has always been a complex challenge. Traditional methods often fall short, leading to data gaps and incomplete visualizations. Enter Pix4D Gaussian splatting—a groundbreaking technique that’s redefining how we capture and visualise subterranean utilities. The Limitations of Conventional Methods Historically, surveying underground utilities involved hiring land […]

The LiDAR mapping space is no stranger to innovation, but every now and then, a technology sets a new benchmark that redefines expectations. Emesent’s latest Hovermap Accuracy Report delivers exactly that. Based on independent testing at GeoWeek 2024 and head-to-head comparisons with both SLAM and TLS systems, the Hovermap ST-X emerges not just as a […]

With the introduction of DJI’s latest enterprise drone the Matrice 4 series, you may now be faced with a decision on which suits you best, the Matrice 4 Series or the Mavic 3 Enterprise Series. Both are designed to meet the diverse needs of professionals across various industries, but they differ significantly in capabilities, design, and applications. This […]

DJI has just dropped a brand-new firmware update for their incredibly versatile Mini 3 Pro drone. If you’re a proud owner of this drone, it’s time to get excited! What’s New? The Mini 3 Pro aircraft firmware has been updated to version 01.00.0900. Alongside this, there are new firmware versions for the remote controllers: RC-N1 […]

With the price of recreational drones becoming more affordable and an increase in drone operators undertaking commercial work, we often receive questions from new drone operators asking how they can make sure they fly safely. We also have an increasing number of queries from recreational users who undertake ‘small’ jobs which, unbeknown to them, place […]

The University of Tasmania’s School of Natural Sciences set out to improve the precision of their 26-meter radio telescope at the Mount Pleasant Radio Telescope Observatory. This telescope plays a critical role in Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) research, capturing signals from distant galaxies to study Earth’s shape, rotation, plate tectonics, and timekeeping. These measurements […]

In the realm of snow and ice research, traditional methods like digging snow pits for stability assessments are labor-intensive and pose safety risks. Recognising these challenges, GEORESEARCH, in collaboration with LO.LA Peak Solutions GmbH and funded by the FFG, embarked on the STRATIFY project to explore innovative approaches to snowpack analysis. The Challenge Assessing snowpack […]

Commercial drone experts, Coptrz, has partnered with Ajuno, the innovative consultancy that enables the adoption of novel technologies. The partnership will focus on accelerating the adoption of new drone capability and further revolutionising organisations through drones. Ajuno iteratively integrate solutions through a structured approach pioneered by NASA. Coptrz, established in 2016, create full end-to-end commercial […]

Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are aircraft either controlled by pilots from the ground or autonomously following a pre-planned flight path. Unlike fixed CCTV security systems, drones provide dynamic surveillance capabilities, outpacing ground patrol land coverage by up to 86%. Security drones can carry multiple sensors, such as thermal, night vision, and zoom, to highlight […]

We’re excited to share news of a major update in the application process for Specific Category Operational Authorisations. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has introduced a simplified, more efficient application procedure through a new online platform, designed to significantly speed up and streamline the process for applicants. This innovation begins with the launch of the […]