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xyHt News Links: 5/13/16

NovAtel launches 40-centimeter correction service, TerraStar-L Harxon releases rover radio for GNSS/RTK and precise positioning Teledyne Optech introduces low-cost, automated airborne surveying at GEOINT 2016 IMAGINiT Technologies Releases 2017 IMAGINiT Clarity Family of Products Insitu and PrecisionHawk form commercial drone alliance Monitoring Earth’s Magnetic Heartbeat

Aeryon SkyRanger with stabilized dual EO/IR high-resolution cameras.

Primed for Growth

Aeryon epitomizes the current and coming uprising in UAS. The global UAS market (according to MarketsandMarkets) is set to grow at a 34.36% compound annual growth rate from 2015 to 2020, with UAS shipments to reach 3.8 million units in 2020. A new report from the FAA backs up this forecast, with a somewhat lower...

Survey Grade? Why Hiring a Licensed Surveyor is a Good Move

Only if you’re a Surveyor® Editor’s note: You can do plumbing without being a plumber, but not surgery without being a surgeon. Terms have meaning; surveying as a licensed profession is (but should not be) a term that is loosely applied. Surveyor and educator Kelly Ness offers the following thought-provoking look at the use and...

UAS: It’s Unstoppable and Headed Your Way

From time to time I like to stop and think about the mission of Pangaea and explain that mission to you. My task is exposing you to new, emerging geospatial technologies. But why bother? Here’s a little analogy I thought of to help explain why keeping abreast of new geospatial tech is critical. Imagine emerging...

An Altanvian employee tries out their newly redesigned Nova 7200.

The Practice of UAS

Above: An Altanvian employee tries out their newly redesigned Nova 7200. Advice from a pro on introducing UAS into your practice. UAS are quickly transforming from cutting-edge to standard tools for geospatial mapping and surveying. How will your firm be competitive and turn this technology into a profitable business? Get Smart about Regulations The greatest challenge...

xyHt News Links: 5/6/16

Global Aerospace Announces Insurance Program for AUVSI Members FLIR Announces Vue Pro R Radiometric Thermal Camera for Commercial Drones Stampede Debuts Industry’s Most Complete UAV Product Line And Support Programs At XPONENTIAL 2016 AeryonLive: Drone Fleet Management Platform for UAVs Top Gear USA Captures Rubicon Trail in 360 Degrees INTERGEO Preview 2016 SelectTech GeoSpatial, LLC Launches...

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